PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?
0.21
PEG Ratio
Growth rate exceeds 100% — PEG may be misleadingly low; treat with caution
PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies — earnings are driven by interest margins and provisions
PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies
0.21
Current Price
$16.28
TTM EPS
$0.56
P/E Ratio
29.07
Growth Rate
141.0%
3-Year EPS CAGR
Sector
Financial Services
Banks - Regional
Calculated
8/19/2026
10:14:41 PM
Peer Comparison
Sample Size
2 peers
Industry Median PEG
1.81
25th Percentile
0.31
75th Percentile
3.31
CLST PEG (0.21) vs Industry Median (1.81): 89% discount
Symbol
Company
PEG
P/E
Growth
vs CLST
PBKC
Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc.
0.31
6.7
21.3%
+51%
CWBC
Community West Bancshares
3.31
14.6
4.4%
+1504%
How to Interpret PEG Ratio
PEG < 1.0 — Potentially Undervalued. The stock may be priced below its earnings growth rate, suggesting a potential buying opportunity.
PEG 1.0–2.0 — Fairly Valued. The stock price is roughly in line with its earnings growth. A PEG of 1.0 is often considered "fair value."
PEG > 2.0 — Potentially Overvalued. The stock may be priced above what its earnings growth justifies.
Limitations:PEG ratios are less reliable for financial firms (earnings driven by interest margins), companies with negative/zero earnings growth, and hypergrowth companies (>100% growth) where the ratio may appear misleadingly low. Always use PEG alongside other valuation metrics.
