Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYY 72 PEG Ratio is 2.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.29. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks worse than 50.57% on this metric.
* 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 Kayaku Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPKYY'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 4.29 Max: 15.03
Current: 2.35
During the past 13 years, Nippon Kayaku Co's highest PEG Ratio was 15.03. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 4.29.
NPKYY's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 50.57% of 613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs NPKYY: 2.35
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 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 Kayaku Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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 Kayaku Co PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a PEG Ratio of 2.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.29. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 15.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #310 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.33 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 15.03. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 2.33 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #310 out of 613 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's PEG Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #310 out of 613 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.29. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 2.33 is 1.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 15.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.29 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Nippon Kayaku Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.29, based on 613 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 Kayaku Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.33 is 1.7% 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Kayaku Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.33, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.96, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.33, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 1.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.29. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current PEG Ratio is 2.33 as of Jun. 30, 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.96.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
PEG Ratio: 2.33 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.29)
GF Value™: $10.96 vs. price of $13.16 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% above the Chemicals median (#310 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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