CAH
Cardinal Health
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: CAH
- PEG Ratio
Cardinal Health currently trades with a PEG ratio of 16.95, based on Jun 22, 2026 data. Dividing the 33.9 PE ratio by the 2.0% earnings growth rate produces this figure. Relative to the 4.57 average from the past 4 quarters, the PEG ratio has surged by 271%.
CAH PEG ratio history
Historically, Cardinal Health maintains a PEG ratio averaging 1.84 across the last ten years. At 16.95, today's PEG ratio sits 821% higher than its historical average. The ten years high came in the Mar 2026 quarter at 16.08, reflecting peak valuation relative to growth. The bottom was reached in the Jun 2019 quarter at 0.02, suggesting favorable value relative to growth during that period.
Cardinal Health PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.3 | 25.93 | 86.2% |
| 2024 | 0.16 | 28.25 | 174% |
| 2023 | 0.54 | 74.46 | 137.7% |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | -261.2% |
| 2021 | 0.23 | 27.32 | 116.6% |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | -377.1% |
| 2019 | 0.02 | 10.35 | 454.9% |
| 2018 | N/A | 59.55 | -79.8% |
| 2017 | N/A | 19.19 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 0.94 | 17.89 | 19.1% |
| 2015 | 3.27 | 22.86 | 7% |
| 2014 | 0.08 | 20.05 | 249% |
| 2013 | N/A | 48.16 | -68.4% |
| 2012 | 1.07 | 13.55 | 12.7% |
| 2011 | 0.31 | 16.52 | 53.6% |
Cardinal Health PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 16.08 | 32.16 | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 29.4 | 29.4% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.88 | 23.57 | 26.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 0.3 | 25.93 | 86.2% |
| Mar 2025 | 0.14 | 21.39 | 152.5% |
| Dec 2024 | 0.24 | 21.9 | 90.8% |
| Sep 2024 | 0.04 | 21.05 | 532.5% |
| Jun 2024 | 0.16 | 28.25 | 174% |
| Mar 2024 | 0.89 | 43.88 | 49.1% |
| Dec 2023 | 0.22 | 35.62 | 160.3% |
| Sep 2023 | 0.87 | 104.6 | 120.6% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.54 | 74.46 | 137.7% |
| Mar 2023 | 0.3 | 44.15 | 148.3% |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | -344.3% |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | -203.3% |
CAH average PEG ratio chart
When comparing to historical data, CAH's PEG ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
With a PEG of 16.95, CAH ranks higher than the Healthcare sector average.
CAH EPS growth
CAH Price vs fair value
CAH PEG vs peers
Among its peer stocks MCK and HSIC, CAH's PEG ratio runs higher.
| Stock name | PEG ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MCK Mckesson Corp | 0.4 | $92.05B |
| HSIC Henry Schein Inc | 8.61 | $9.15B |
| CAH Cardinal Health Inc | 17.27 | $53.12B |
| CVS CVS HEALTH Corp | N/A | $129.72B |
| HLF Herbalife Nutrition Ltd | N/A | $1.26B |
| ACH Accendra Health Inc. | N/A | $234.35M |
| TFX Teleflex Inc | N/A | $5.48B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Health's PEG ratio?
According to Jun 22, 2026 figures, CAH's PEG ratio stands at 16.95.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for Cardinal Health (CAH)?
Across the past 3 years, CAH's PEG ratio has centered around 1.78.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for Cardinal Health (CAH)?
Across the past 5 years, CAH's PEG ratio has centered around 1.51.
What is the highest PEG ratio for CAH?
CAH is now at its ten years PEG ratio peak of 16.95.
How does the current PEG ratio for CAH compare to its historical average?
Compared to the 10-year average, CAH's PEG ratio sits 821% higher.
Why is Cardinal Health's PEG ratio so high?
When a company's earnings growth lags its valuation, the PEG ratio tends to be elevated - as seen with CAH's 16.95 reading.
How is CAH's PEG ratio calculated (Cardinal Health PEG ratio formula)?
Computing the PEG ratio involves dividing the PE ratio by the company's EPS growth rate (YoY TTM). As of Jun 22, 2026, Cardinal Health carries a PE ratio of 33.9. Earnings grew at 2.0% over the TTM period ending Mar 2026. Applying the formula, this yields a PEG ratio of 16.95. PEG RATIO(16.95) = PE RATIO(33.9) / EPS GROWTH(2.0%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.