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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +0.42%93 PEG Ratio is 0.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 90.34% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Lewis Group's PE Ratio without NRI is 5.82. Lewis Group's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 21.00%. Therefore, Lewis Group's PEG Ratio for today is 0.28.
* 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 Lewis Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LEW'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.29 Max: 2.08
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, Lewis Group's highest PEG Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.29.
JSE:LEW's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 90.34% of 414
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs JSE:LEW: 0.28
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) 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.
Lewis Group PEG Ratio Related Terms
Lewis Group PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group PEG Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a PEG Ratio of 0.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #40 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Lewis Group's PEG Ratio too high?
Lewis Group's current PEG Ratio of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 2.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Lewis Group's value of 0.28 is 78.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #40 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's PEG Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #40 out of 414 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Lewis Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Lewis Group's value of 0.28 is 78.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.32, based on 414 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. Lewis Group's current PEG Ratio of 0.28 is 78.8% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current PEG Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 78.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.32. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current PEG Ratio is 0.28 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
PEG Ratio: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#40 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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