Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) PEG Ratio: 1.27 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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ROCO:1268 Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd ROCO:1268
82 GF Score
Price NT$170.00
GF Value NT$199.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Lai Foods Co PEG Ratio?

Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCO:1268 +1.80% 82 PEG Ratio is 1.27 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 5.22. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$199.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks better than 50.89% 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, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 16.83. Hi-Lai Foods Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 13.30%. Therefore, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio for today is 1.27.

* 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1268' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 5.22   Max: 496.45
Current: 1.27


During the past 13 years, Hi-Lai Foods Co's highest PEG Ratio was 496.45. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 5.22.


ROCO:1268's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
50.89% of 112 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.32 vs ROCO:1268: 1.27

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


Hi-Lai Foods Co  (ROCO:1268) 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.


Hi-Lai Foods Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


Hi-Lai Foods Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods 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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co PEG Ratio Chart

Hi-Lai Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
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Hi-Lai Foods Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.22 1.11 1.13 1.00

ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods 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.


Hi-Lai Foods Co PEG Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


ROCO:1268
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Hi-Lai Foods Co 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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=16.831683168317/13.30
=1.27

* 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 1.27 mean?
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a PEG Ratio of 1.27 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 5.22. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 496.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #55 out of 112 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.27 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 496.45. The Restaurants industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 1.27 is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #55 out of 112 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's PEG Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #55 out of 112 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Hi-Lai Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 1.27 is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 496.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.22 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Hi-Lai Foods Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median PEG Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.32, based on 112 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.27 is 3.8% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.27, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$199.11, compared to a current price of NT$170.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.27, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.22 and 3.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 1.32. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current PEG Ratio is 1.27 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$170.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$199.11. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.27 (76% below median its 10-year median of 5.22)
  • GF Value™: NT$199.11 vs. price of NT$170.00 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.8% below the Restaurants median (#55 of 112)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Lai Foods Co Business Description

Address No.266, Chenggong 1st Road, 21st Floor - 1, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 801
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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NT$170.00
Price
NT$199.11
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