Hong Kong and China Gas CoHOKCF 52 PEG Ratio is 10.17 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 8.36. GuruFocus rates HOKCF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks worse than 88.63% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOKCF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 8.36 Max: 37.76
Current: 9.77
During the past 13 years, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's highest PEG Ratio was 37.76. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 8.36.
HOKCF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 88.63% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs HOKCF: 9.77
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (OTCPK:HOKCF) 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Hong Kong and China Gas Co 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a PEG Ratio of 10.17 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 8.36. Over the past decade, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 37.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #265 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current PEG Ratio of 10.17 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 37.76. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 10.17 is 491.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #265 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's PEG Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #265 out of 299 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Hong Kong and China Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 10.17 is 491.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 37.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.36 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Hong Kong and China Gas Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.72, based on 299 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. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current PEG Ratio of 10.17 is 491.3% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current PEG Ratio is 10.17, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 8.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.84, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 10.17, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.36 and 491.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.72. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current PEG Ratio is 10.17 as of Jun. 29, 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.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.84.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOKCF:
PEG Ratio: 10.17 (22% above median its 10-year median of 8.36)
GF Value™: $0.84 vs. price of $0.90 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 491.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#265 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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