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Starts PublishingTSE:7849 -0.43%86 PEG Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,954.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 223 Media - Diversified companies, Starts Publishing ranks better than 66.37% 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 Starts Publishing's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.86 Max: 39.4
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Starts Publishing's highest PEG Ratio was 39.40. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.86.
TSE:7849's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 66.37% of 223
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1
vs TSE:7849: 0.64
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) 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.
Starts Publishing PEG Ratio Related Terms
Starts Publishing PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing PEG Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a PEG Ratio of 0.64 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 39.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #75 out of 223 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Starts Publishing's PEG Ratio too high?
Starts Publishing's current PEG Ratio of 0.64 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 39.40. The Media - Diversified industry median PEG Ratio is 1.00. Starts Publishing's value of 0.64 is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #75 out of 223 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's PEG Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #75 out of 223 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.00. Starts Publishing's value of 0.64 is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Starts Publishing's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 39.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Starts Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median PEG Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.00, based on 223 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. Starts Publishing's current PEG Ratio of 0.64 is 36% 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current PEG Ratio is 0.64, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,954.10, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.64, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 36% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.00. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current PEG Ratio is 0.64 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,954.10.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
PEG Ratio: 0.64 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: 円3,954.10 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Media - Diversified median (#75 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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