* 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NIJPF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 2.14
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Nippon Paper Industries Co's highest PEG Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
NIJPF's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 52.08% of 96
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.335
vs NIJPF: 2.14
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nippon Paper Industries Co (OTCPK:NIJPF) 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Paper Industries Co 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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PEG Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries Co'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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co PEG Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paper Industries Co'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.
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a PEG Ratio of 1.78 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #46 out of 96 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.78. The Forest Products industry median PEG Ratio is 2.34. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 1.78 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #46 out of 96 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #46 out of 96 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Nippon Paper Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.34. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 1.78 is 23.8% below this benchmark. 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 Forest Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Forest Products companies is 2.34, based on 96 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.78 is 23.8% 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) has a current PEG Ratio of 1.78. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.17, compared to a current price of $7.10 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.78 and 23.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 2.34. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF), the current PEG Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (NIJPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.10 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.17.
Key valuation signals for NIJPF:
PEG Ratio: 1.78
GF Value™: $6.17 vs. price of $7.10 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Forest Products median (#46 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIJPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
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