HerculesLSE:HERC 56 PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks worse than 224215.02% 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, Hercules's PE Ratio without NRI is 0.00. Hercules's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 20.90%. Therefore, Hercules's PEG Ratio for today is 0.00.
* 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 Hercules's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, Hercules's highest PEG Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.61.
LSE:HERC's PEG Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.165 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) 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.
Hercules PEG Ratio Related Terms
Hercules PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hercules' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 446 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Hercules' PEG Ratio too high?
Hercules' current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.22. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 446 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' PEG Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 446 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Hercules in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. Historically, Hercules' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.22 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.17, based on 446 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. 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current PEG Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.30 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.30 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
PEG Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.30 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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