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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.
SHSE:601231's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 79.09% of 856
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.175
vs SHSE:601231: 6.67
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) 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 Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co PEG Ratio Chart
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co PEG Ratio vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a PEG Ratio of 6.67 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 297% above median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 24.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #677 out of 856 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current PEG Ratio of 6.67 is 297% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 24.27. The Hardware industry median PEG Ratio is 2.18. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 6.67 is 206.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #677 out of 856 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co 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 Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's PEG Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #677 out of 856 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.18. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 6.67 is 206.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 24.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 a Hardware company?
The median PEG Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.18, based on 856 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 Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current PEG Ratio of 6.67 is 206.7% 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 Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current PEG Ratio is 6.67, which is 297% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.16, compared to a current price of ¥26.10 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 6.67, which is 297% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 206.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.18. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current PEG Ratio is 6.67 as of Jul. 16, 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 Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥26.10 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.16.
GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:
PEG Ratio: 6.67 (297% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: ¥15.16 vs. price of ¥26.10 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.7% above the Hardware median (#677 of 856)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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