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Genus Paper & BoardsNSE:GENUSPAPER -1.02%74 PEG Ratio is 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 9.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:GENUSPAPER with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹26.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Forest Products companies, Genus Paper & Boards ranks better than 60.42% 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 Genus Paper & Boards's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GENUSPAPER'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 9.33 Max: 67.41
Current: 1.47
During the past 12 years, Genus Paper & Boards's highest PEG Ratio was 67.41. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 9.33.
NSE:GENUSPAPER's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 60.42% of 96
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.325
vs NSE:GENUSPAPER: 1.47
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) 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.
Genus Paper & Boards PEG Ratio Related Terms
Genus Paper & Boards PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards PEG Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards PEG Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Genus Paper & Boards's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) has a PEG Ratio of 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Genus Paper & Boards and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 9.33. Over the past decade, Genus Paper & Boards' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 67.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #38 out of 96 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Genus Paper & Boards' PEG Ratio too high?
Genus Paper & Boards' current PEG Ratio of 1.47 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 9.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 67.41. The Forest Products industry median PEG Ratio is 2.33. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 1.47 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #38 out of 96 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genus Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genus Paper & Boards' PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #38 out of 96 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Genus Paper & Boards in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.33. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 1.47 is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Genus Paper & Boards' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 67.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.33 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Genus Paper & Boards 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 a Forest Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Forest Products companies is 2.33, 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. Genus Paper & Boards's current PEG Ratio of 1.47 is 36.8% 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 Genus Paper & Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genus Paper & Boards's current PEG Ratio is 1.47, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 9.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genus Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.61, compared to a current price of ₹11.60 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.47, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 9.33 and 36.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 2.33. Genus Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER), the current PEG Ratio is 1.47 as of Jul. 17, 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.60 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.61.
GuruFocus considers Genus Paper & Boards to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GENUSPAPER:
PEG Ratio: 1.47 (84% below median its 10-year median of 9.33)
GF Value™: ₹26.61 vs. price of ₹11.60 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% below the Forest Products median (#38 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GENUSPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genus Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Kraft paper and M.S. ingots. The company operates in a single segment, which is Kraft Paper and allied products. Kraft paper is classified as industrial paper and is used by the packaging industry in making corrugated boxes and liners, corrugated sacks, and composite containers. The company has two paper plants within factory premises. One waste paper-based product is for manufacturing multi-layered Kraft paper, and the second is for manufacturing Kraft paper. The use of ingots goes into the housing and infrastructure sector.
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