Japan TobaccoJAPAF 75 PEG Ratio is 3.17 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 21 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks worse than 66.67% 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 Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JAPAF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 5.01 Max: 245.2
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, Japan Tobacco's highest PEG Ratio was 245.20. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 5.01.
JAPAF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 66.67% of 21
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs JAPAF: 3.39
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) 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.
Japan Tobacco PEG Ratio Related Terms
Japan Tobacco PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco PEG Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a PEG Ratio of 3.17 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 245.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #14 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio too high?
Japan Tobacco's current PEG Ratio of 3.17 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 245.20. The Tobacco Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Japan Tobacco's value of 3.17 is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #14 out of 21 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's PEG Ratio compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #14 out of 21 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Japan Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Japan Tobacco's value of 3.17 is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 245.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 1.89, based on 21 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. Japan Tobacco's current PEG Ratio of 3.17 is 67.7% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current PEG Ratio is 3.17, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.17, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 67.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 1.89. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current PEG Ratio is 3.17 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
PEG Ratio: 3.17 (37% below median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $37.74 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Tobacco Products median (#14 of 21)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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