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MA Financial GroupASX:MAF -4.11%68 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:MAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Asset Management companies, MA Financial Group ranks worse than 55.53% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, MA Financial Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% 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 MA Financial Group was 17.20% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) 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.
MA Financial Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:MAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MA Financial 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.
MA Financial Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MA Financial Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MA Financial Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
MA Financial 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 0.90% mean?
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90% 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 MA Financial Group and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, MA Financial Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.90 to 17.20. According to the industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #854 out of 1538 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is MA Financial Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 17.20. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00. MA Financial Group's value of 0.90% is 55% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #854 out of 1538 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MA Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MA Financial Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #854 out of 1538 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places MA Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00. MA Financial Group's value of 0.90% is 55% below this benchmark. Historically, MA Financial Group's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.90 to 17.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 2.00, MA Financial Group has consistently been below 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 2.00, 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. MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90% is 55% below 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 MA Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MA Financial Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MA Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.09, compared to a current price of A$5.13 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 55% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.00. MA Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90% 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.13 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.09.
GuruFocus considers MA Financial Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MAF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.90% (89% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: A$8.09 vs. price of A$5.13 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55% below the Asset Management median (#854 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MA Financial Group Ltd is a financial services company. The Group is organised into the following business segments: Asset Management, Lending & Technology and Corporate Advisory & Equities (CA&E). It generates maximum revenue from the Asset Management segment. The Asset Management segment incorporates the provision of asset management services and principal co-investment and strategic investments. The Lending & Technology segment includes the provision of Lending Platforms for loan funding, residential mortgages and Financial Technology. The Corporate Advisory and Equities segment provides corporate advice, underwriting and institutional stockbroking services. The Group mainly operates in Australia.
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