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Academy Sports and OutdoorsASO +2.88%77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 20.30. GuruFocus rates ASO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Retail - Cyclical companies, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks better than 79.79% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Academy Sports and Outdoors's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 21.90% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors was 29.20% per year. The lowest was 16.40% per year. And the median was 20.30% per year.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NAS:ASO) 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASO vs RH, MNSO, BOBS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Academy Sports and Outdoors's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy Sports and Outdoors's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Academy Sports and Outdoors 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 16.40% mean?
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.40% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 20.30. Over the past decade, Academy Sports and Outdoors' 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 16.40 to 29.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #212 out of 1049 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Academy Sports and Outdoors' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.40% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 20.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.40 to a high of 29.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 16.40% is 264.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #212 out of 1049 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy Sports and Outdoors' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RH and MNSO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #212 out of 1049 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Academy Sports and Outdoors in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 16.40% is 264.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy Sports and Outdoors' own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 16.40 to 29.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.30 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Academy Sports and Outdoors has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.50, based on 1,049 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. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.40% is 264.4% above 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.40%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 20.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.23, compared to a current price of $44.94 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.40%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 20.30 and 264.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.50. Academy Sports and Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.40% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.94 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.23.
GuruFocus considers Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASO:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 16.40% (19% below median its 10-year median of 20.30)
GF Value™: $60.23 vs. price of $44.94 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#212 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
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