Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) PEG Ratio: 0.23 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨48.75
GF Value ₨42.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC +1.50% 91 PEG Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Building Materials companies, Gharibwal Cement ranks better than 87.32% 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, Gharibwal Cement's PE Ratio without NRI is 7.22. Gharibwal Cement's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 30.80%. Therefore, Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio for today is 0.23.

* 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 Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:GWLC' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.53   Max: 4.85
Current: 0.23


During the past 13 years, Gharibwal Cement's highest PEG Ratio was 4.85. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.53.


KAR:GWLC's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
87.32% of 142 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs KAR:GWLC: 0.23

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Gharibwal Cement  (KAR:GWLC) 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.


Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio Related Terms


Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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.

Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio Chart

Gharibwal Cement Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.32 0.29 0.47

Gharibwal Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.47 1.11 1.06 0.83

KAR:GWLC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Gharibwal Cement'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.


Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio falls into.


KAR:GWLC
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Gharibwal Cement PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=7.2222222222222/30.80
=0.23

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.23 mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a PEG Ratio of 0.23 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #18 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current PEG Ratio of 0.23 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 4.85. The Building Materials industry median PEG Ratio is 1.15. Gharibwal Cement's value of 0.23 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #18 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's PEG Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #18 out of 142 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Gharibwal Cement in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.15. Gharibwal Cement's value of 0.23 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Gharibwal Cement's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Gharibwal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median PEG Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.15, based on 142 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. Gharibwal Cement's current PEG Ratio of 0.23 is 80% 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current PEG Ratio is 0.23, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.23, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 80% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.15. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current PEG Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 16, 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.23 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% below the Building Materials median (#18 of 142)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GWLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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