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What is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund PEG Ratio?
Japan Smaller Capitalization FundJOF -1.15%36 PEG Ratio is 0.46 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1,783.50. GuruFocus rates JOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Asset Management companies, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks better than 81.95% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) 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 Smaller Capitalization Fund PEG Ratio Related Terms
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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 Asset Management subindustry, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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 Smaller Capitalization Fund PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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 Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a PEG Ratio of 0.46 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 1,783.50. Over the past decade, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2,290.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #89 out of 493 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's PEG Ratio too high?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current PEG Ratio of 0.46 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 1,783.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 2,290.50. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.66. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's value of 0.46 is 72.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #89 out of 493 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's PEG Ratio compare to RFMZ and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #89 out of 493 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.66. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's value of 0.46 is 72.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2,290.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,783.50 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.66, based on 493 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 Smaller Capitalization Fund's current PEG Ratio of 0.46 is 72.3% 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current PEG Ratio is 0.46, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 1,783.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.46. The current PEG Ratio is 0.46, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 1,783.50 and 72.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.66. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), the current PEG Ratio is 0.46 as of Aug. 20, 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
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