Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +0.15%59 PEG Ratio is 1.72 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 52.41% 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 Macfarlane Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.05 Max: 9.83
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest PEG Ratio was 9.83. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.05.
LSE:MACF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 52.41% of 166
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs LSE:MACF: 1.72
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group PEG Ratio Related Terms
Macfarlane Group PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group PEG Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.72 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #87 out of 166 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Macfarlane Group's PEG Ratio too high?
Macfarlane Group's current PEG Ratio of 1.72 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 9.83. The Packaging & Containers industry median PEG Ratio is 1.64. Macfarlane Group's value of 1.72 is 4.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #87 out of 166 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's PEG Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #87 out of 166 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.64. Macfarlane Group's value of 1.72 is 4.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 9.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Macfarlane Group 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.64, based on 166 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. Macfarlane Group's current PEG Ratio of 1.72 is 4.9% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current PEG Ratio is 1.72, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.72, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 4.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.64. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.72 as of Jun. 30, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
PEG Ratio: 1.72 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.68 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#87 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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