NEXON Co (TSE:3659) PEG Ratio: 2.12 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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TSE:3659 NEXON Co Ltd TSE:3659
74 GF Score
Price 円2,261.50
GF Value 円3,504.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NEXON Co PEG Ratio?

NEXON Co TSE:3659 +0.02% 74 PEG Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:3659 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,504.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Interactive Media companies, NEXON Co ranks worse than 75.96% 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, NEXON Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 14.17. NEXON Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 6.70%. Therefore, NEXON Co's PEG Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

TSE:3659' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 2.58   Max: 7.19
Current: 2.11


During the past 13 years, NEXON Co's highest PEG Ratio was 7.19. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 2.58.


TSE:3659's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
75.96% of 104 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs TSE:3659: 2.11

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


NEXON Co  (TSE:3659) 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.


NEXON Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


NEXON Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NEXON 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.

NEXON Co PEG Ratio Chart

NEXON 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 1.40 3.72 3.41 2.64 4.57

NEXON 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 2.00 3.16 2.78 4.57 2.45

TSE:3659 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NEXON 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.


NEXON Co PEG Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NEXON Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3659
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NEXON 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.

NEXON Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=14.171308974014/6.70
=2.12

* 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 2.12 mean?
NEXON Co (TSE:3659) has a PEG Ratio of 2.12 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on NEXON Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, NEXON Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #79 out of 104 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is NEXON Co's PEG Ratio too high?
NEXON Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.12 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 7.19. The Interactive Media industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. NEXON Co's value of 2.12 is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #79 out of 104 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NEXON Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEXON Co's PEG Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #79 out of 104 companies for PEG Ratio. This places NEXON Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. NEXON Co's value of 2.12 is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NEXON Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 1.10, NEXON 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median PEG Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.10, based on 104 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. NEXON Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.12 is 92.7% 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 NEXON Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NEXON Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.12, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEXON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co (TSE:3659) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,504.95, compared to a current price of 円2,261.50 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.12, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 92.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.10. NEXON Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 NEXON Co (TSE:3659), the current PEG Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 14, 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 NEXON Co (TSE:3659) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,261.50 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,504.95. GuruFocus considers NEXON Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3659:

  • PEG Ratio: 2.12 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: 円3,504.95 vs. price of 円2,261.50 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.7% above the Interactive Media median (#79 of 104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3659 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NEXON Co Business Description

Address 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Nexon is a South Korean online game developer and publisher, founded in 1994 in Korea by Kim Jung-ju. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters to Tokyo, Japan, and has operations in Korea, the US, Taiwan, and Thailand. The company's most notable franchises are MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter, Sudden Attack, and KartRider. Nexon has been the publisher for EA's FC Online game franchise in Korea and Japan since 2013. Nexon acquired an independent game developer, Embark Studios AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019.
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