Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 -9.09%78 PEG Ratio is 3.50 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks worse than 83.72% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42 Med: 3.8 Max: 4.02
Current: 3.5
During the past 6 years, Nihon Knowledge Co's highest PEG Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 3.42. And the median was 3.80.
TSE:5252's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 83.72% of 817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs TSE:5252: 3.50
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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 Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co PEG Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a PEG Ratio of 3.50 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.80. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.42 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #684 out of 817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.50 is near median its 10-year median of 3.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 4.02. The Software industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 3.50 is 165.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #684 out of 817 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's PEG Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #684 out of 817 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.32. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 3.50 is 165.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.42 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Nihon Knowledge 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 a Software company?
The median PEG Ratio among Software companies is 1.32, based on 817 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current PEG Ratio of 3.50 is 165.2% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current PEG Ratio is 3.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.78, compared to a current price of 円710.00 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 165.2% above the Software industry median of 1.32. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current PEG Ratio is 3.50 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円710.00 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.78.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
PEG Ratio: 3.50 (near median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: 円544.78 vs. price of 円710.00 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.2% above the Software median (#684 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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