PLQC (Plains Acquisition) PEG Ratio: 1.06 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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PLQC Plains Acquisition Corp PLQC
64 GF Score
Price $70.00
GF Value $57.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Plains Acquisition PEG Ratio?

Plains Acquisition PLQC 64 PEG Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates PLQC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,231 Banks companies, Plains Acquisition ranks better than 65.56% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use for banks is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate. As of today, Plains Acquisition's PE Ratio without NRI is 12.46. Plains Acquisition's 5-Year Book Value growth rate is 11.80%. Therefore, Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio for today is 1.06.

* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PLQC' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.06
Current: 1.06


During the past 7 years, Plains Acquisition's highest PEG Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 0.86.


PLQC's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
65.56% of 1231 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs PLQC: 1.06

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


Plains Acquisition  (OTCPK:PLQC) 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.


Plains Acquisition PEG Ratio Related Terms


Plains Acquisition PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plains Acquisition'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.

Plains Acquisition PEG Ratio Chart

Plains Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 0.98

Plains Acquisition Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 0.98

PLQC vs SBKO, MSWV, HNVR: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Plains Acquisition'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.


Plains Acquisition PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Plains Acquisition 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 Book Value growth rate.

Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
=12.45773269265/11.80
=1.06

* 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 Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 1.06 mean?
Plains Acquisition (PLQC) has a PEG Ratio of 1.06 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 Plains Acquisition and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #424 out of 1231 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio too high?
Plains Acquisition's current PEG Ratio of 1.06 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.06. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.56. Plains Acquisition's value of 1.06 is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #424 out of 1231 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plains Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains Acquisition's PEG Ratio compare to SBKO and MSWV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #424 out of 1231 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Plains Acquisition in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.56. Plains Acquisition's value of 1.06 is 32.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Plains Acquisition's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Plains Acquisition 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 Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.56, based on 1,231 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. Plains Acquisition's current PEG Ratio of 1.06 is 32.1% 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 Plains Acquisition and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains Acquisition's current PEG Ratio is 1.06, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition (PLQC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $70.00 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.06, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 32.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.56. Plains Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC), the current PEG Ratio is 1.06 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.

Is Plains Acquisition (PLQC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.00 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40. GuruFocus considers Plains Acquisition to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLQC:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.06 (23% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $70.00 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.1% below the Banks median (#424 of 1231)

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


Plains Acquisition Business Description

Address 19404 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX, USA, 77338
Plains Acquisition Corp is a United States-based bank holding company. It offers a full range of banking services. It provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market area. The Bank operates full-service branch locations in Humble, Houston, Plains, Sugar Land, and Conroe, Texas, and limited-service branches or loan production offices in Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
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