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What is Montanaro European Smaller Trust PEG Ratio?
Montanaro European Smaller TrustLSE:MTE +0.87%37 PEG Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTE with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Asset Management companies, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks better than 57.95% 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MTE'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.78 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's highest PEG Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.78.
LSE:MTE's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 57.95% of 497
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs LSE:MTE: 1.25
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) 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.
Montanaro European Smaller Trust PEG Ratio Related Terms
Montanaro European Smaller Trust PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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, Montanaro European Smaller Trust'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.
Montanaro European Smaller Trust PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Montanaro European Smaller Trust'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.
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a PEG Ratio of 1.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Montanaro European Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #209 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust's PEG Ratio too high?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current PEG Ratio of 1.25 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.26. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's value of 1.25 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #209 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Montanaro European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montanaro European Smaller Trust's PEG Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #209 out of 497 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Montanaro European Smaller Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's value of 1.25 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Montanaro European Smaller Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 497 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. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current PEG Ratio of 1.25 is 27.3% 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust 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. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current PEG Ratio is 1.25, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a current PEG Ratio of 1.25. The current PEG Ratio is 1.25, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 27.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE), the current PEG Ratio is 1.25 as of Jul. 15, 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.
Montanaro European Smaller Trust Business Description
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is an investment trust. The company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing principally in Continental European quoted smaller companies. Its benchmark index is the MSCI Europe SmallCap (ex UK) Index (in sterling terms). It has a presence in Sweden, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Austria. The company invests in Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Property sectors.
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