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Western Mining CoSHSE:601168 +0.98%77 PEG Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mining Co ranks better than 52.87% 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 Western Mining Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601168'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.04 Max: 10.34
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, Western Mining Co's highest PEG Ratio was 10.34. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.04.
SHSE:601168's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 52.87% of 314
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs SHSE:601168: 1.09
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) 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.
Western Mining Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Western Mining Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Mining 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co PEG Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Mining Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a PEG Ratio of 1.09 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Western Mining Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #148 out of 314 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Western Mining Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Western Mining Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 10.34. The Metals & Mining industry median PEG Ratio is 1.16. Western Mining Co's value of 1.09 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #148 out of 314 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #148 out of 314 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Western Mining Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.16. Western Mining Co's value of 1.09 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Mining Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 10.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Western Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median PEG Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.16, based on 314 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. Western Mining Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.09 is 6% 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Mining Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.06, compared to a current price of ¥31.96 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.16. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current PEG Ratio is 1.09 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥31.96 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.06.
GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:
PEG Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: ¥23.06 vs. price of ¥31.96 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Metals & Mining median (#148 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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