KanekaKANKF 79 PEG Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.26. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 58.89% 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, Kaneka's PE Ratio without NRI is 12.99. Kaneka's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 9.60%. Therefore, Kaneka's PEG Ratio for today is 1.35.
* 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 Kaneka's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KANKF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 1.37 Max: 10.91
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, Kaneka's highest PEG Ratio was 10.91. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 1.37.
KANKF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 58.89% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs KANKF: 1.66
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Kaneka (OTCPK:KANKF) 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.
Kaneka PEG Ratio Related Terms
Kaneka PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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 Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka'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.
Kaneka PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka'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.
Kaneka (KANKF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.35 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Kaneka's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 10.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #252 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Kaneka's PEG Ratio too high?
Kaneka's current PEG Ratio of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 10.91. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Kaneka's value of 1.35 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #252 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #252 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Kaneka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Kaneka's value of 1.35 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 10.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Kaneka 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.29, based on 613 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. Kaneka's current PEG Ratio of 1.35 is 41% 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 Kaneka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneka's current PEG Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current PEG Ratio of 1.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.26, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 41% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.29. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Kaneka (KANKF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 02, 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.26.
Key valuation signals for KANKF:
PEG Ratio: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $23.26 vs. price of $30.28 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% below the Chemicals median (#252 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KANKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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