Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) PEG Ratio: 2.79 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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What is Uchumi Supermarket PEG Ratio?

Uchumi Supermarket NAI:UCHM +1.95% PEG Ratio is 2.79 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Retail - Cyclical companies, Uchumi Supermarket ranks worse than 71.57% 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, Uchumi Supermarket's PE Ratio without NRI is 74.76. Uchumi Supermarket's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 26.80%. Therefore, Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio for today is 2.79.

* 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 Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:UCHM' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 2.25   Max: 5.22
Current: 2.79


During the past 13 years, Uchumi Supermarket's highest PEG Ratio was 5.22. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.25.


NAI:UCHM's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
71.57% of 415 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.36 vs NAI:UCHM: 2.79

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


Uchumi Supermarket  (NAI:UCHM) 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.


Uchumi Supermarket PEG Ratio Related Terms


Uchumi Supermarket PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uchumi Supermarket'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.

Uchumi Supermarket PEG Ratio Chart

Uchumi Supermarket Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52

Uchumi Supermarket Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52

NAI:UCHM vs DDS, M: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Uchumi Supermarket'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.


Uchumi Supermarket PEG Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio falls into.



Uchumi Supermarket 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.

Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=74.761904761905/26.80
=2.79

* 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 2.79 mean?
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) has a PEG Ratio of 2.79 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #297 out of 415 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio too high?
Uchumi Supermarket's current PEG Ratio of 2.79 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 5.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PEG Ratio is 1.36. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 2.79 is 105.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #297 out of 415 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Uchumi Supermarket's PEG Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #297 out of 415 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Uchumi Supermarket in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.36. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 2.79 is 105.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Uchumi Supermarket's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Uchumi Supermarket 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.36, based on 415 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. Uchumi Supermarket's current PEG Ratio of 2.79 is 105.1% 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 Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uchumi Supermarket's current PEG Ratio is 2.79, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uchumi Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES0.48, compared to a current price of KES1.57 — trading 227.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.79, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 105.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.36. 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 Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM), the current PEG Ratio is 2.79 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Uchumi Supermarket Business Description

Address Carnivore Road, Langata Hyper Mall, PO Box 73167, Off Langata Road, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Uchumi Supermarket Ltd operates retail supermarkets in Kenya. Its group provides a wide array of goods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, decorations, kitchen appliances, electronics, bakery products, and Others.