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Springer Nature AG KGaASPGNY 41 PEG Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates SPGNY with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 78.57% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SPGNY'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.18
During the past 8 years, Springer Nature AG KGaA's highest PEG Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.54.
SPGNY's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 78.57% of 224
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs SPGNY: 0.18
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (OTCPK:SPGNY) 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.
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA PEG Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a PEG Ratio of 0.18 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #48 out of 224 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's PEG Ratio too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current PEG Ratio of 0.18 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.74. The Media - Diversified industry median PEG Ratio is 1.02. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.18 is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #48 out of 224 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's PEG Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #48 out of 224 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.02. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 0.18 is 82.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PEG Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.02, based on 224 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current PEG Ratio of 0.18 is 82.4% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current PEG Ratio is 0.18, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.18. The current PEG Ratio is 0.18, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 82.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.02. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY), the current PEG Ratio is 0.18 as of Aug. 08, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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