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KOS International Talent GroupHKSE:08042 -1.22% PEG Ratio is 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.60. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Business Services companies, KOS International Talent Group ranks worse than 89.12% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08042'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.69 Med: 4.6 Max: 6.09
Current: 5.87
During the past 10 years, KOS International Talent Group's highest PEG Ratio was 6.09. The lowest was 3.69. And the median was 4.60.
HKSE:08042's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 89.12% of 441
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.17
vs HKSE:08042: 5.87
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
KOS International Talent Group PEG Ratio Related Terms
KOS International Talent Group PEG Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HKSE:08042 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
KOS International Talent Group PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) has a PEG Ratio of 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on KOS International Talent Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #393 out of 441 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio too high?
KOS International Talent Group's current PEG Ratio of 5.87 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 6.09. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. KOS International Talent Group's value of 5.87 is 401.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #393 out of 441 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does KOS International Talent Group's PEG Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #393 out of 441 companies for PEG Ratio. This places KOS International Talent Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. KOS International Talent Group's value of 5.87 is 401.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KOS International Talent Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.69 to 6.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 1.17, KOS International Talent Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.17, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KOS International Talent Group's current PEG Ratio of 5.87 is 401.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on KOS International Talent Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KOS International Talent Group's current PEG Ratio is 5.87, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KOS International Talent Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.08 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 5.87, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 401.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.17. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042), the current PEG Ratio is 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
KOS International Talent Group Business Description
KOS International Talent Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in providing recruitment services and secondment and payroll services in Hong Kong, Macau SAR, Mainland China, and Singapore. The Group's services include Recruitment, Staffing, Executive, and Solutions. It provides services in various sectors such as Accounting and Finance, Digital Transformation & Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Human Resources & Business Support, Sales & Marketing, Temporary & Contracting, and others.
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