CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 +1.01%88 PEG Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,145.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 104 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks worse than 66.35% 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 CRI Middleware Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 4.28 Max: 98.85
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, CRI Middleware Co's highest PEG Ratio was 98.85. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 4.28.
TSE:3698's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 66.35% of 104
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.095
vs TSE:3698: 1.76
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co PEG Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co'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.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a PEG Ratio of 1.76 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 98.85. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #69 out of 104 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's PEG Ratio too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.76 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 98.85. The Interactive Media industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. CRI Middleware Co's value of 1.76 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #69 out of 104 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's PEG Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #69 out of 104 companies for PEG Ratio. This places CRI Middleware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. CRI Middleware Co's value of 1.76 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 98.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 1.10, CRI Middleware 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. CRI Middleware Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.76 is 60.7% 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 CRI Middleware 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. CRI Middleware Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.76, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,145.47, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.76, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 60.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.10. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current PEG Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 11, 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,202.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,145.47.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
PEG Ratio: 1.76 (59% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
GF Value™: 円1,145.47 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Interactive Media median (#69 of 104)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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