Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -58.70% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:MPW Metal Powder Works Ltd ASX:MPW
46 GF Score
Price A$1.80
GF Value A$0.12
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What is Metal Powder Works 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Metal Powder Works ASX:MPW -2.70% 46 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -58.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,178 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks worse than 95.27% on this metric.

Metal Powder Works's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.13.

During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -58.70% 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 Metal Powder Works was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -79.90% per year. And the median was -53.35% per year.


Metal Powder Works  (ASX:MPW) 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.


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Metal Powder Works 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.


Metal Powder Works 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Metal Powder Works 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 -58.70% mean?
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -58.70% 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2075 out of 2178 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Metal Powder Works' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Metal Powder Works' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -58.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2075 out of 2178 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #2075 out of 2178 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. Metal Powder Works's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -58.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.12, compared to a current price of A$1.80 — trading 1400% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -58.70%. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -58.70% 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.80 is trading 1400% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.12. GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -58.70%
  • GF Value™: A$0.12 vs. price of A$1.80 (1400% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metal Powder Works Business Description

Address No: 1300 Clinton Road, Suite 200, Clinton, PA, USA, 15026
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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