PEG Ratio
Updated 153h ago
Sector Performance
5th percentileLNC
0.05x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
Deep Analysis
LNC's current PEG ratio of 0.05x means that for every 1% of expected earnings growth, investors pay only $0.05 for the stock — an extremely low price relative to anticipated growth.
Among sector peers, the median PEG is 0.98x, and LNC sits in the 5th percentile, meaning 95% of peers have a higher (more expensive) PEG. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available for this metric, so the trend direction cannot be assessed. The combination of a very low PEG and the absence of trend data suggests a potential valuation opportunity, but without a history of the metric's movement, the risk of overly optimistic growth assumptions remains. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low PEG hints at undervaluation, but the lack of trend data and the neutral rating reflect that other factors may offset this signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about LNC?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
Who are LNC's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest peers by PEG Ratio include: NUE (0.06x), VLO (0.06x), BP (0.06x), NKE (0.05x), NCLH (0.05x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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0.05x
Sector Median
0.94x
Sector Avg
3.01x
How LNC's PEG Ratio compares to sector peers.
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