AOUT (American Outdoor Brands) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -2.80% (As of Apr. 2026)

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AOUT American Outdoor Brands Inc AOUT
50 GF Score
Price $11.33
GF Value $9.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

American Outdoor Brands AOUT +0.62% 50 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.80% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 778 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks worse than 73.26% on this metric.

American Outdoor Brands's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $13.32.

During the past 12 months, American Outdoor Brands's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of American Outdoor Brands was -2.60% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was -3.50% per year.


American Outdoor Brands  (NAS:AOUT) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation

Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.


American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, LEAT: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -2.80% mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -2.80% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #570 out of 778 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.80%. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #570 out of 778 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #570 out of 778 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places American Outdoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.80, based on 778 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $11.33 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.80%. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.80% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.33 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16. GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AOUT:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -2.80%
  • GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $11.33 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Outdoor Brands Business Description

Address 1800 North Route Z, Columbia, MO, USA, 65202
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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