Card Factory (STU:0CT) PEG Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 69% Below Median


STU:0CT Card Factory PLC STU:0CT
79 GF Score
Price €0.77
GF Value €1.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Card Factory PEG Ratio?

Card Factory STU:0CT -2.40% 79 PEG Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates STU:0CT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Card Factory ranks better than 84.67% 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, Card Factory's PE Ratio without NRI is 7.50. Card Factory's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 20.70%. Therefore, Card Factory's PEG Ratio for today is 0.36.

* 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 Card Factory's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:0CT' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 1.15   Max: 60.75
Current: 0.36


During the past 13 years, Card Factory's highest PEG Ratio was 60.75. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.15.


STU:0CT's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
84.67% of 411 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs STU:0CT: 0.36

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


Card Factory  (STU:0CT) 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.


Card Factory PEG Ratio Related Terms


Card Factory PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Card Factory'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.

Card Factory PEG Ratio Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 40.25 0.63 0.28

Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 40.25 0.00 0.63 0.00 0.28

STU:0CT vs CASY, WSM, DKS: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Card Factory'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.


Card Factory PEG Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Card Factory's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Card Factory's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Card Factory 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.

Card Factory's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=7.495145631068/20.70
=0.36

* 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 0.36 mean?
Card Factory (STU:0CT) has a PEG Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Card Factory and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Card Factory's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 60.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #63 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Card Factory's PEG Ratio too high?
Card Factory's current PEG Ratio of 0.36 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 60.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PEG Ratio is 1.29. Card Factory's value of 0.36 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #63 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's PEG Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #63 out of 411 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Card Factory in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.29. Card Factory's value of 0.36 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Card Factory's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 60.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Card Factory 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PEG Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.29, based on 411 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. Card Factory's current PEG Ratio of 0.36 is 72.1% 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 Card Factory and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Card Factory's current PEG Ratio is 0.36, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (STU:0CT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.28, compared to a current price of €0.77 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.36, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 72.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.29. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Card Factory (STU:0CT), the current PEG Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 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 Card Factory (STU:0CT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.77 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.28. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:0CT:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.36 (69% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: €1.28 vs. price of €0.77 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#63 of 411)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0CT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Card Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CRFCF:USACARDl:UKCARD:UK
Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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