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By VestAI Research | Last updated: March 2026

PEG Ratio: Meaning, Definition & Indian Stock Market Examples

PE divided by EPS growth rate — adjusts PE for expected growth.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute SEBI-registered investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making investment decisions.

What is PEG Ratio?

The PEG Ratio = PE Ratio ÷ Expected EPS Growth Rate. It adjusts the PE ratio for a company's expected earnings growth, making it easier to compare high-growth companies with slower-growth peers. A PEG below 1 is generally considered attractive; above 2 is expensive relative to growth.

PEG Ratio — Indian Stock Market Example

A company with PE of 30 and expected EPS growth of 35% has PEG of 0.86 — attractive. A company with PE of 20 but only 8% expected growth has PEG of 2.5 — expensive. In Indian small-cap growth stocks, PEG below 1 is often the entry trigger for growth investors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about PEG Ratio

What growth rate should I use for PEG?

Most analysts use the 3–5 year projected EPS CAGR from analyst consensus estimates, or the most recent 3-year historical EPS CAGR. Using just one year's expected growth can be misleading if that year is unusually high or low.

What are the limitations of PEG ratio?

PEG is only as reliable as the earnings growth estimate, which can be wrong. It is less useful for cyclical companies with volatile earnings, or for companies that reinvest heavily and temporarily depress reported EPS. Use PEG as one input, not the sole criterion.

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