Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) PEG Ratio: 0.87 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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NAI:CGEN Car & General (K) Ltd NAI:CGEN
52 GF Score
Price KES119.25
GF Value KES35.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Car & General (K) PEG Ratio?

Car & General (K) NAI:CGEN +4.38% 52 PEG Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of KES35.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Industrial Products companies, Car & General (K) ranks better than 74.76% 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, Car & General (K)'s PE Ratio without NRI is 18.51. Car & General (K)'s 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 21.40%. Therefore, Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio for today is 0.87.

* 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 Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CGEN' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.39   Max: 23.55
Current: 0.87


During the past 13 years, Car & General (K)'s highest PEG Ratio was 23.55. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.39.


NAI:CGEN's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
74.76% of 1276 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs NAI:CGEN: 0.87

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Car & General (K)  (NAI:CGEN) 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.


Car & General (K) PEG Ratio Related Terms


Car & General (K) PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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.

Car & General (K) PEG Ratio Chart

Car & General (K) Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.33 0.59 0.41 0.08

Car & General (K) Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Sep22 Jun24 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.59 0.00 0.41 0.08

NAI:CGEN vs GEV, ETN, PH: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Car & General (K)'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.


Car & General (K) PEG Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio falls into.


NAI:CGEN
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Car & General (K) PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=18.514205868654/21.40
=0.87

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.87 mean?
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a PEG Ratio of 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 23.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #322 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio too high?
Car & General (K)'s current PEG Ratio of 0.87 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 23.55. The Industrial Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.79. Car & General (K)'s value of 0.87 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #322 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s PEG Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #322 out of 1276 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Car & General (K) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.79. Car & General (K)'s value of 0.87 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Car & General (K)'s own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 23.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Car & General (K) 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.79, based on 1,276 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. Car & General (K)'s current PEG Ratio of 0.87 is 51.4% 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car & General (K)'s current PEG Ratio is 0.87, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES35.16, compared to a current price of KES119.25 — trading 239.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.87, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 51.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.79. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current PEG Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES119.25 is trading 239.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES35.16. GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.87 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: KES35.16 vs. price of KES119.25 (239.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.4% below the Industrial Products median (#322 of 1276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Car & General (K) Business Description

Address New Cargen House, Lusaka Road, P.O. Box 20001, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
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KES119.25
Price
KES35.16
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