What is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co PEG Ratio?
Hitachi Construction Machinery CoHTCMF -1.11%76 PEG Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates HTCMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 103 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks better than 61.17% 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.
HTCMF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.43 Max: 7.97
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's highest PEG Ratio was 7.97. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.43.
HTCMF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 61.17% of 103
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs HTCMF: 0.84
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Hitachi Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co PEG Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a PEG Ratio of 0.78 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #40 out of 103 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.78 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 7.97. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PEG Ratio is 1.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 0.78 is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #40 out of 103 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's PEG Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #40 out of 103 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 0.78 is 26.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PEG Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.06, based on 103 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.78 is 26.4% below 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.78, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.38, compared to a current price of $32.90 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.78, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 26.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current PEG Ratio is 0.78 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.90 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.38.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCMF:
PEG Ratio: 0.78 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $32.90 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#40 of 103)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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