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Lifestyle CommunitiesASX:LIC +1.30%72 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 15.95. GuruFocus rates ASX:LIC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,677 Real Estate companies, Lifestyle Communities ranks better than 59.27% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Lifestyle Communities's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% 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 Lifestyle Communities was 90.40% per year. The lowest was -87.40% per year. And the median was 15.95% per year.
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) 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.
Lifestyle Communities 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
Lifestyle Communities 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lifestyle Communities's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle Communities's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Lifestyle Communities 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 4.00% mean?
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.00% 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #683 out of 1677 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Lifestyle Communities' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Lifestyle Communities' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.00% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 15.95. The Real Estate industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Lifestyle Communities' value of 4.00% is 90.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #683 out of 1677 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifestyle Communities has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle Communities' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #683 out of 1677 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Lifestyle Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Lifestyle Communities' value of 4.00% is 90.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.95 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Lifestyle Communities 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 Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Real Estate companies is 2.10, based on 1,677 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. Lifestyle Communities's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.00% is 90.5% 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. For the Real Estate 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. Lifestyle Communities's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.00%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 15.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.19, compared to a current price of A$4.77 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.00%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 15.95 and 90.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 2.10. Lifestyle Communities' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.00% 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.77 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.19.
GuruFocus considers Lifestyle Communities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LIC:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.00% (75% below median its 10-year median of 15.95)
GF Value™: A$7.19 vs. price of A$4.77 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.5% above the Real Estate median (#683 of 1677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifestyle Communities is an Australian real estate company with a property portfolio in land lease housing for residents over 50 years old. Revenue is earned through developing and selling manufactured homes, and charging rent for the land they occupy. The firm's portfolio consists of about 3,000 settled homes, from which it collects rent, and a further 2,000 homes in development or planning. It has more than 30 communities in Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, with a focus on coastal and outer metropolitan regions.
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