Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) PEG Ratio: 4.17 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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SHSE:603790 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Ltd SHSE:603790
78 GF Score
Price ¥21.00
GF Value ¥16.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PEG Ratio?

Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co SHSE:603790 +2.34% 78 PEG Ratio is 4.17 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603790 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.82 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 612 Chemicals companies, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks worse than 71.9% 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, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 40.46. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 9.70%. Therefore, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio for today is 4.17.

* 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603790' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7   Med: 14.36   Max: 29.66
Current: 4.17


During the past 12 years, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's highest PEG Ratio was 29.66. The lowest was 2.70. And the median was 14.36.


SHSE:603790's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
71.9% of 612 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.03 vs SHSE:603790: 4.17

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


Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co  (SHSE:603790) 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.


Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.

Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PEG Ratio Chart

Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.98

Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.98 12.73

SHSE:603790 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.


Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.

Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=40.462427745665/9.70
=4.17

* 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 4.17 mean?
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) has a PEG Ratio of 4.17 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.70 to 29.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #440 out of 612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.17 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 29.66. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.03. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 4.17 is 105.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #440 out of 612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #440 out of 612 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.03. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 4.17 is 105.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 2.70 to 29.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.03, based on 612 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. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PEG Ratio of 4.17 is 105.4% 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current PEG Ratio is 4.17, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.82, compared to a current price of ¥21.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 4.17, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 105.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.03. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790), the current PEG Ratio is 4.17 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥21.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.82. GuruFocus considers Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603790:

  • PEG Ratio: 4.17 (71% below median its 10-year median of 14.36)
  • GF Value™: ¥16.82 vs. price of ¥21.00 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100
  • Industry Position: 105.4% above the Chemicals median (#440 of 612)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603790 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Business Description

Address No. 388 Jinyuan Liu Road, Jiangqiao, Jiading, Room 275-278, Building 16, Shanghai, CHN, 201812
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Ltd is a company that manufactures dyes. The company is specialized in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of textile chemicals and providing technical support services for several specialties. It offers Dyes for cellulose, polyamide, wool, polyester, and silk. While its other products categories include Argasoft products and other auxiliary services related to dying.
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