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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoARTW -3.49%50 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% as of May. 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 50/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 58.91% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Art's-Way Manufacturing Co was 37.30% per year. The lowest was -37.10% per year. And the median was 1.70% per year.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (NAS:ARTW) 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ARTW vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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 4.90% mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #119 out of 202 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% is 188% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.85. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 4.90% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #119 out of 202 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #119 out of 202 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.85. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 4.90% is 28.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 6.85, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.85, based on 202 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% is 28.5% below the industry median. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 28.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.85. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% as of May. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTW:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.90% (188% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $3.04 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#119 of 202)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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