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* 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600461'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.44 Max: 10.98
Current: 4.53
During the past 13 years, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's highest PEG Ratio was 10.98. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.44.
SHSE:600461's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 75% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs SHSE:600461: 4.53
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) 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.
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:600461 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) has a PEG Ratio of 4.53 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co and its competitors. This is 215% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 10.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #225 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.53 is 215% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 10.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 4.53 is 158.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #225 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's PEG Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #225 out of 300 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.75. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 4.53 is 158.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 10.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.75, based on 300 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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.53 is 158.9% 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current PEG Ratio is 4.53, which is 215% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.20, compared to a current price of ¥9.27 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 4.53, which is 215% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 158.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.75. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461), the current PEG Ratio is 4.53 as of Jul. 14, 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.27 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.20.
GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600461:
PEG Ratio: 4.53 (215% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: ¥8.20 vs. price of ¥9.27 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#225 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Business Description
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Ltd is a China-based engaged in the production and operation of water and wastewater treatment. The company is mainly engaged in tap water production and supply, sewage treatment, gas energy and other businesses.
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