Japan EngineKDCLF 60 PEG Ratio is 0.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,287 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks better than 96.81% 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 Japan Engine's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KDCLF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, Japan Engine's highest PEG Ratio was 0.63. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.24.
KDCLF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 96.81% of 1287
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs KDCLF: 0.24
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Japan Engine (OTCPK:KDCLF) 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 Engine PEG Ratio Related Terms
Japan Engine PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Engine'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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 Engine PEG Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a PEG Ratio of 0.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Japan Engine and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Japan Engine's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #41 out of 1287 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Japan Engine's PEG Ratio too high?
Japan Engine's current PEG Ratio of 0.22 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.63. The Industrial Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Japan Engine's value of 0.22 is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #41 out of 1287 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's PEG Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #41 out of 1287 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Japan Engine in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Japan Engine's value of 0.22 is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Engine's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Japan Engine 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.89, based on 1,287 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 Engine's current PEG Ratio of 0.22 is 88.4% 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 Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current PEG Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 88.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Engine (KDCLF), the current PEG Ratio is 0.22 as of Jun. 24, 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01.
GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KDCLF:
PEG Ratio: 0.22 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.4% below the Industrial Products median (#41 of 1287)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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