Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) PEG Ratio: 1.26 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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TSE:3139 Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
72 GF Score
Price 円3,465.00
GF Value 円1,782.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lacto Japan Co PEG Ratio?

Lacto Japan Co TSE:3139 -1.42% 72 PEG Ratio is 1.26 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 789 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks better than 50.44% 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, Lacto Japan Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 19.86. Lacto Japan Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 15.70%. Therefore, Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio for today is 1.26.

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

TSE:3139' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 2.41   Max: 6.73
Current: 1.26


During the past 12 years, Lacto Japan Co's highest PEG Ratio was 6.73. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 2.41.


TSE:3139's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
50.44% of 789 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs TSE:3139: 1.26

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


Lacto Japan Co  (TSE:3139) 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.


Lacto Japan Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


Lacto Japan Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co PEG Ratio Chart

Lacto Japan Co Annual Data
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PEG Ratio
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Lacto Japan Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3139 vs KHC, GIS: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.


Lacto Japan Co PEG Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3139
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Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=19.855937011123/15.70
=1.26

* 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 1.26 mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a PEG Ratio of 1.26 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 Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 6.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #391 out of 789 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.26 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 6.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PEG Ratio is 1.29. Lacto Japan Co's value of 1.26 is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #391 out of 789 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's PEG Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #391 out of 789 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Lacto Japan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.29. Lacto Japan Co's value of 1.26 is 2.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 6.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Lacto Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PEG Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.29, based on 789 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. Lacto Japan Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.26 is 2.3% 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 Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Lacto Japan Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.26, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,465.00 — trading 94.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.26, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 2.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.29. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current PEG Ratio is 1.26 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,465.00 is trading 94.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31. GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.26 (48% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,465.00 (94.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#391 of 789)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lacto Japan Co Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, 22nd Floor Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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円3,465.00
Price
円1,782.31
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