HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) PEG Ratio: 0.95 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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TSE:4992 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4992
79 GF Score
Price 円2,002.00
GF Value 円1,233.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio?

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co TSE:4992 +0.81% 79 PEG Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:4992 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,233.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 107 Agriculture companies, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 65.42% 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, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 11.12. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 11.70%. Therefore, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio for today is 0.95.

* 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4992' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.64   Max: 13.75
Current: 0.95


During the past 13 years, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's highest PEG Ratio was 13.75. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.64.


TSE:4992's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
65.42% of 107 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs TSE:4992: 0.95

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


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4992) 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.


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio Related Terms


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio Chart

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
PEG Ratio
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HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4992 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, HOKKO 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.


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co PEG Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio falls into.


TSE:4992
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HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.

HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=11.124756194467/11.70
=0.95

* 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 0.95 mean?
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) has a PEG Ratio of 0.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 13.75. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #37 out of 107 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio too high?
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.95 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 13.75. The Agriculture industry median PEG Ratio is 1.33. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.95 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #37 out of 107 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's PEG Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #37 out of 107 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts HOKKO Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.33. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's value of 0.95 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 13.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.33, HOKKO 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 an Agriculture company?
The median PEG Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.33, based on 107 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. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio of 0.95 is 28.6% 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current PEG Ratio is 0.95, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,233.66, compared to a current price of 円2,002.00 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.95, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 28.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.33. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992), the current PEG Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 23, 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,002.00 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,233.66. GuruFocus considers HOKKO Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4992:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.95 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: 円1,233.66 vs. price of 円2,002.00 (62.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% below the Agriculture median (#37 of 107)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 1-5-4,Nihonbashi-Honcho, Sumitomo Fudosan Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8341
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of crop protection products. The company manufactures and sells safe and effective agricultural chemicals to ensure crop protection from seed treatment to harvesting. Its products include insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for paddy rice, vegetable crops, and fruit orchards. Its Fine Chemicals Products include Organophosphines and those derivatives, Functional Styrenes, Grignard Reagents, Alcohols, those derivatives and others. It also operates in the textile materials business.
79GF Score

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円2,002.00
Price
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