Prime Commercial Bank (XNEP:PCBL) PEG Ratio: 1.08 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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XNEP:PCBL Prime Commercial Bank Ltd XNEP:PCBL
95 GF Score
Price NPR229.20
GF Value NPR258.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio?

Prime Commercial Bank XNEP:PCBL -1.04% 95 PEG Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates XNEP:PCBL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR258.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,227 Banks companies, Prime Commercial Bank ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use for banks is the 5-Year Book Value growth rate. As of today, Prime Commercial Bank's PE Ratio without NRI is 9.83. Prime Commercial Bank's 5-Year Book Value growth rate is 9.10%. Therefore, Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio for today is 1.08.

* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:PCBL' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.29   Max: 2.77
Current: 1.08


During the past 13 years, Prime Commercial Bank's highest PEG Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.29.


XNEP:PCBL's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
64.47% of 1227 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs XNEP:PCBL: 1.08

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


Prime Commercial Bank  (XNEP:PCBL) 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.


Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio Related Terms


Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prime Commercial Bank'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.

Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio Chart

Prime Commercial Bank Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 0.94 2.62 1.36 1.85

Prime Commercial Bank Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 1.85 1.36 1.46 1.28

Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Prime Commercial Bank'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.


Prime Commercial Bank PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Prime Commercial Bank 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 Book Value growth rate.

Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
=9.8314245270879/9.10
=1.08

* 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 Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value 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 1.08 mean?
Prime Commercial Bank (XNEP:PCBL) has a PEG Ratio of 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Prime Commercial Bank and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Commercial Bank ranks #436 out of 1227 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio too high?
Prime Commercial Bank's current PEG Ratio of 1.08 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.77. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.53. Prime Commercial Bank's value of 1.08 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Commercial Bank ranks #436 out of 1227 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prime Commercial Bank has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Commercial Bank's PEG Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Prime Commercial Bank ranks #436 out of 1227 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts Prime Commercial Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.53. Prime Commercial Bank's value of 1.08 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Prime Commercial Bank's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Prime Commercial Bank 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 Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.53, based on 1,227 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. Prime Commercial Bank's current PEG Ratio of 1.08 is 29.4% 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 Prime Commercial Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime Commercial Bank's current PEG Ratio is 1.08, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Commercial Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Commercial Bank (XNEP:PCBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR258.73, compared to a current price of NPR229.20 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.08, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 29.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.53. Prime Commercial Bank's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Prime Commercial Bank (XNEP:PCBL), the current PEG Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 15, 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 Prime Commercial Bank (XNEP:PCBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Commercial Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR229.20 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR258.73. GuruFocus considers Prime Commercial Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:PCBL:

  • PEG Ratio: 1.08 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: NPR258.73 vs. price of NPR229.20 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 29.4% below the Banks median (#436 of 1227)

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


Prime Commercial Bank Business Description

Address Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, NPL
Prime Commercial Bank Ltd is a commercial bank in Nepal. The company's operating segment includes Banking Operation; Treasury; Card and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Banking Operation segment. The company is engaged in providing personal banking, business banking, retail banking and other services including SMS banking, E-Banking services, and other remittance services.
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