MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 PEG Ratio is 1.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 60.65% 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, Metcash's PE Ratio without NRI is 8.00. Metcash's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 4.80%. Therefore, Metcash's PEG Ratio for today is 1.67.
* 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 Metcash's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.67 Max: 2.5
Current: 2.31
During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest PEG Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.67.
MCSHF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 60.65% of 155
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs MCSHF: 2.31
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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.
Metcash PEG Ratio Related Terms
Metcash PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash PEG Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Metcash's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #94 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Metcash's PEG Ratio too high?
Metcash's current PEG Ratio of 1.67 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median PEG Ratio is 1.67. Metcash's value of 1.67 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #94 out of 155 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's PEG Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #94 out of 155 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.67. Metcash's value of 1.67 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Metcash has consistently been at 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.67, based on 155 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. Metcash's current PEG Ratio of 1.67 is 0% at 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current PEG Ratio is 1.67, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.67, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 0% at the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.67. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.67 as of Jun. 27, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
PEG Ratio: 1.67 (149% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.48 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Retail - Defensive median (#94 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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