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APA GroupASX:APA -0.46%69 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:APA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks better than 78.31% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, APA Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% 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 APA Group was 18.20% per year. The lowest was -16.60% per year. And the median was -0.40% per year.
APA Group (ASX:APA) 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.
APA Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:APA vs ATO, NI, UGI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA Group'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.
APA Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
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 11.00% mean?
APA Group (ASX:APA) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for APA Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #105 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is APA Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
APA Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.00%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00. APA Group's value of 11.00% is 120% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #105 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #105 out of 484 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places APA Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00. APA Group's value of 11.00% is 120% above this benchmark. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.00, based on 484 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. APA Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.00% is 120% 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 APA Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (ASX:APA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.04, compared to a current price of A$10.87 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.00% and 120% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.00. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 APA Group (ASX:APA), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.00% as of Jun. 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 APA Group (ASX:APA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$10.87 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.04.
GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APA:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.00%
GF Value™: A$8.04 vs. price of A$10.87 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#105 of 484)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
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