The Japan Steel WorksJPSWY +3.04%83 PEG Ratio is 2.76 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks worse than 65.63% 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 The Japan Steel Works's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JPSWY'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.77 Max: 32.5
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, The Japan Steel Works's highest PEG Ratio was 32.50. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.77.
JPSWY's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 65.63% of 1280
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs JPSWY: 2.76
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
The Japan Steel Works (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works PEG Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a PEG Ratio of 2.76 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 32.50. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #840 out of 1280 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' PEG Ratio too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current PEG Ratio of 2.76 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 32.50. The Industrial Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.88. The Japan Steel Works' value of 2.76 is 46.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #840 out of 1280 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' PEG Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #840 out of 1280 companies for PEG Ratio. This places The Japan Steel Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.88. The Japan Steel Works' value of 2.76 is 46.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 32.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.88, The Japan Steel Works 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.88, based on 1,280 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. The Japan Steel Works's current PEG Ratio of 2.76 is 46.8% 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current PEG Ratio is 2.76, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.41, compared to a current price of $26.30 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.76, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 46.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.88. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current PEG Ratio is 2.76 as of Jul. 07, 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.30 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.41.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPSWY:
PEG Ratio: 2.76 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $20.41 vs. price of $26.30 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% above the Industrial Products median (#840 of 1280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPSWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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