Literacy CapitalLSE:BOOK -0.99%36 PEG Ratio is 10.45 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 10.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOOK with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Asset Management companies, Literacy Capital ranks worse than 87.88% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Literacy Capital's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BOOK'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.61 Med: 10.7 Max: 13
Current: 10.45
During the past 6 years, Literacy Capital's highest PEG Ratio was 13.00. The lowest was 9.61. And the median was 10.70.
LSE:BOOK's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 87.88% of 495
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs LSE:BOOK: 10.45
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) 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.
Literacy Capital PEG Ratio Related Terms
Literacy Capital PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Literacy Capital'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 Asset Management subindustry, Literacy Capital'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.
Literacy Capital PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Literacy Capital's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Literacy Capital'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 Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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.
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a PEG Ratio of 10.45 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Literacy Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.70. Over the past decade, Literacy Capital's PEG Ratio has ranged from 9.61 to 13.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #435 out of 495 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Literacy Capital's PEG Ratio too high?
Literacy Capital's current PEG Ratio of 10.45 is near median its 10-year median of 10.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.61 to a high of 13.00. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Literacy Capital's value of 10.45 is 507.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #435 out of 495 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Literacy Capital has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Literacy Capital's PEG Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #435 out of 495 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Literacy Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Literacy Capital's value of 10.45 is 507.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Literacy Capital's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 9.61 to 13.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.70 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Literacy Capital 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 Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 495 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. Literacy Capital's current PEG Ratio of 10.45 is 507.6% 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 Literacy Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Literacy Capital's current PEG Ratio is 10.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Literacy Capital stock overvalued right now?
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a current PEG Ratio of 10.45. The current PEG Ratio is 10.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.70 and 507.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. Literacy Capital's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK), the current PEG Ratio is 10.45 as of Jul. 03, 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.
Literacy Capital PLC is a closed-end investment company focused on investing in and supporting UK businesses and helping their management teams achieve long-term success.
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