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GLGASX:GLE 45 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.30% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLE with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, GLG ranks worse than 75.82% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, GLG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% 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 GLG was 16.70% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
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.
GLG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:GLE vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, GLG'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.
GLG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GLG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLG'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 -2.30% mean?
GLG (ASX:GLE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -2.30% 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 GLG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #759 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is GLG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
GLG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.30%. Based on the distribution chart, GLG ranks #759 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GLG has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #759 out of 1001 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places GLG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.40, based on 1,001 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 GLG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG (ASX:GLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.30%. GLG's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 GLG (ASX:GLE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.30% 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 GLG (ASX:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers GLG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GLE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -2.30%
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.14 (7.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GLG Corp Ltd is a supplier of knitwear, apparel, garments, accessories, and supply chain management operations. The company's operating segments are fabric, which manufactures and wholesales fabric; and garments, which is engaged in the manufacturing and wholesaling of garments. The garment segment contributes the majority of revenue. The products offered by the group include ready-to-wear, casual active, sleepwear, menswear, and childrenswear.
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