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Generation Development GroupASX:GDG +0.53%47 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 82.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 595% above its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates ASX:GDG with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Asset Management companies, Generation Development Group ranks better than 98.44% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Generation Development Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 55.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 82.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 58.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 32.20% 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 Generation Development Group was 82.00% per year. The lowest was -22.40% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) 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.
Generation Development Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:GDG vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Generation Development 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.
Generation Development Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Generation Development Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Generation Development Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Generation Development Group 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 82.00% mean?
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 82.00% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Generation Development Group and its competitors. This is 595% above median its historical median of 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #24 out of 1538 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Generation Development Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Generation Development Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 82.00% is 595% above median its 10-year median of 11.80. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Generation Development Group's value of 82.00% is 3804.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #24 out of 1538 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Generation Development Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Development Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #24 out of 1538 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Generation Development Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Generation Development Group's value of 82.00% is 3804.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Generation Development Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 2.10, based on 1,538 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. Generation Development Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 82.00% is 3804.8% 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 Generation Development Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generation Development Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 82.00%, which is 595% above median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.74, compared to a current price of A$3.81 — trading 50.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 82.00%, which is 595% above median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 3804.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.10. Generation Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 82.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.81 is trading 50.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.74.
GuruFocus considers Generation Development Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GDG:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 82.00% (595% above median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: A$7.74 vs. price of A$3.81 (50.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3804.8% above the Asset Management median (#24 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1991, Generation originally operated as a pooled development fund, focusing on providing capital to businesses in financial services. Today, the firm is structured across three key business lines within wealth management. The first is through Generation Life, the market leader in investment bonds by in-flows, which offers tax-effective products, including investment bonds and annuities. The second business line is Lonsec, a prominent research and ratings provider to the Australian financial services sector, competing against Morningstar and Zenith. The third division provides managed account solutions, a result of the merger between Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions, offering individually owned accounts professionally managed by experienced portfolio managers.
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