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Which stocks are cheap for their growth?

A high price can be fair for a company that is growing fast, and a low one can be a trap for a company that is not. Dividing the price by expected growth, the PEG ratio, puts fast and slow growers on the same footing.

Updated Sep 27, 2026

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83 trade below a PEG of 1

The median S&P 500 stock trades at 18× next year’s earnings with 11% expected growth, a PEG of 1.7. 83 companies trade below 1, led by LUV and HBAN among the larger names.

Median PEG 1.7Median forward P/E 18×Median expected EPS growth +11%

By sector

The median PEG in each sector. Select any company below to see its past year.

Median PEG by sector
Lower means more growth for each dollar of earnings you pay for.
Real estateReal estate3.32StaplesStaples2.35UtilitiesUtilities2.11Health careHealth care1.85EnergyEnergy1.81IndustrialsIndustrials1.81DiscretionaryDiscretionary1.72MaterialsMaterials1.62TechTech1.35CommsComms1.32FinancialsFinancials1.28

The 60 lowest PEG ratios

Value scores the PEG against the company’s sector: 100 is the cheapest. Select a column to sort.

CompanyValuePEGForward P/EExpected EPS growthSectorPast year

How to read this page

How it’s measured. PEG is the forward price-to-earnings ratio divided by expected earnings-per-share growth next year. Only companies expecting 5% to 50% growth are included, where the ratio is meaningful. Scores compare each company with its own sector.

Sources. Daily prices and analysts’ estimates and ratings from Financial Modeling Prep.

PEG relies on analysts’ forecasts, which are often wrong. A very low PEG can mean the market doubts the forecast rather than that the stock is a bargain.

Valuation describes the price you pay today. It is not a timing signal, and cheap stocks can stay cheap.

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