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Step CoTSE:9795 -0.22%74 PEG Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,366.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 92 Education companies, Step Co ranks worse than 64.13% 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, Step Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 12.81. Step Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 9.40%. Therefore, Step Co's PEG Ratio for today is 1.36.
* 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 Step Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9795'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.96
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Step Co's highest PEG Ratio was 4.96. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 2.46.
TSE:9795's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 64.13% of 92
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs TSE:9795: 1.36
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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.
Step Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Step Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co PEG Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step 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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a PEG Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Step Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #59 out of 92 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Step Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Step Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.36 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 4.96. The Education industry median PEG Ratio is 0.87. Step Co's value of 1.36 is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #59 out of 92 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's PEG Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #59 out of 92 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Step Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 0.87. Step Co's value of 1.36 is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Step Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 4.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Step 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 Education company?
The median PEG Ratio among Education companies is 0.87, based on 92 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. Step Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.36 is 56.3% 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PEG Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.36, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,366.67, compared to a current price of 円2,223.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.36, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 56.3% above the Education industry median of 0.87. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current PEG Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 18, 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,223.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,366.67.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
PEG Ratio: 1.36 (45% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: 円2,366.67 vs. price of 円2,223.00 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Education median (#59 of 92)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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