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* 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4361'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.83 Max: 3.47
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's highest PEG Ratio was 3.47. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.83.
TSE:4361's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 87.56% of 611
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs TSE:4361: 0.52
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) has a PEG Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.52 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 3.47. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.52 is 75.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 611 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.11. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.52 is 75.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.11, based on 611 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. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.52 is 75.4% 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.52, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,431.00, compared to a current price of 円1,524.00 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.52, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 75.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.11. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361), the current PEG Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 17, 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,524.00 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,431.00.
GuruFocus considers Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4361:
PEG Ratio: 0.52 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: 円1,431.00 vs. price of 円1,524.00 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% below the Chemicals median (#76 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4361 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Business Description
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Ltd is the Japanese manufacturer of organic-rubber chemical products. The company's product offering includes organic rubber chemicals, resin chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, agricultural chemical intermediates, pigment intermediates, pharmaceutical agents for the environment, photographic chemicals and lubricant additives.
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