Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) PEG Ratio: 0.78 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 41% Below Median


TSE:2301 Gakujo Co Ltd TSE:2301
77 GF Score
Price 円1,625.00
GF Value 円2,306.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gakujo Co PEG Ratio?

Gakujo Co TSE:2301 +0.49% 77 PEG Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,306.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 443 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks better than 64.11% 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, Gakujo Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 12.79. Gakujo Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 16.50%. Therefore, Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio for today is 0.78.

* 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 Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2301' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 1.32   Max: 11.22
Current: 0.78


During the past 13 years, Gakujo Co's highest PEG Ratio was 11.22. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.32.


TSE:2301's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
64.11% of 443 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs TSE:2301: 0.78

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


Gakujo Co  (TSE:2301) 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.


Gakujo Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


Gakujo Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakujo 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.

Gakujo Co PEG Ratio Chart

Gakujo Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.53 3.80 1.76 0.97 0.74

Gakujo Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 1.06 0.97 0.00 0.74 0.00

TSE:2301 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gakujo 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.


Gakujo Co PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Gakujo 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.

Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=12.794066702359/16.50
=0.78

* 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 0.78 mean?
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a PEG Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #159 out of 443 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Gakujo Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.78 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 11.22. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.18. Gakujo Co's value of 0.78 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #159 out of 443 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's PEG Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #159 out of 443 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Gakujo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.18. Gakujo Co's value of 0.78 is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 11.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Gakujo 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 Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.18, based on 443 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. Gakujo Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.78 is 33.9% 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 Gakujo Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.78, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,306.96, compared to a current price of 円1,625.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.78, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 33.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.18. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current PEG Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 13, 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,625.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,306.96. GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.78 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: 円2,306.96 vs. price of 円1,625.00 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.9% below the Business Services median (#159 of 443)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gakujo Co Business Description

Address 2-5-10 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Gakujo Co Ltd provides employment information, various recruitment consulting services, and manpower dispatch and job placement services.
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