Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) PEG Ratio: 1.88 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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NSE:UNIVCABLES Universal Cables Ltd NSE:UNIVCABLES
76 GF Score
Price ₹1,166.70
GF Value ₹841.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Universal Cables PEG Ratio?

Universal Cables NSE:UNIVCABLES -2.53% 76 PEG Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVCABLES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹841.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Industrial Products companies, Universal Cables ranks worse than 52.94% 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, Universal Cables's PE Ratio without NRI is 24.87. Universal Cables's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 13.20%. Therefore, Universal Cables's PEG Ratio for today is 1.88.

* 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 Universal Cables's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:UNIVCABLES' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 2.72   Max: 13.32
Current: 1.89


During the past 13 years, Universal Cables's highest PEG Ratio was 13.32. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.72.


NSE:UNIVCABLES's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
52.94% of 1277 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.76 vs NSE:UNIVCABLES: 1.89

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


Universal Cables  (NSE:UNIVCABLES) 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.


Universal Cables PEG Ratio Related Terms


Universal Cables PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Cables'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.

Universal Cables PEG Ratio Chart

Universal Cables Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PEG Ratio
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Universal Cables Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:UNIVCABLES vs VRT, BE: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Universal Cables'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.


Universal Cables PEG Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Universal Cables's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cables's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Universal Cables 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.

Universal Cables's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=24.866258871672/13.20
=1.88

* 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 1.88 mean?
Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) has a PEG Ratio of 1.88 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Universal Cables and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, Universal Cables' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #676 out of 1277 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Universal Cables' PEG Ratio too high?
Universal Cables' current PEG Ratio of 1.88 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 13.32. The Industrial Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.76. Universal Cables' value of 1.88 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #676 out of 1277 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Cables has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cables' PEG Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #676 out of 1277 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Universal Cables in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.76. Universal Cables' value of 1.88 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cables' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 13.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Universal Cables 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.76, based on 1,277 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. Universal Cables's current PEG Ratio of 1.88 is 6.8% 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cables's current PEG Ratio is 1.88, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹841.57, compared to a current price of ₹1,166.70 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.88, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 6.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.76. Universal Cables' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES), the current PEG Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 20, 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,166.70 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹841.57. GuruFocus considers Universal Cables to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVCABLES:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.88 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.72)
  • GF Value™: ₹841.57 vs. price of ₹1,166.70 (38.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% above the Industrial Products median (#676 of 1277)

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


Universal Cables Business Description

Other Exchanges 504212:India
Address P.O. Birla Vikas, Satna, MP, IND, 485005
Universal Cables Ltd is an Indian based firm. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing, and sales of electrical and other cables, capacitors, conductors, and related products. Its product portfolio comprises of extra-high voltage, medium-low voltage power and control cables, and low-high tension capacitors. The company is organized into one segment that is Electrical and other Cables, Capacitors, Wires, and Conductors.
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