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MetcashASX:MTS 74 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MTS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 68.62% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Metcash's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% 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 Metcash was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -44.20% per year. And the median was -0.70% per year.
Metcash (ASX:MTS) 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.
Metcash 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:MTS vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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 11.80% mean?
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Metcash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #91 out of 290 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Metcash's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Metcash's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80%. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Metcash's value of 11.80% is 96.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #91 out of 290 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #91 out of 290 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Metcash's value of 11.80% is 96.7% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.00, based on 290 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. Metcash's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.80% is 96.7% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (ASX:MTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.56, compared to a current price of A$2.97 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80% and 96.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.00. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.80% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (ASX:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.97 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.56.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MTS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.80%
GF Value™: A$3.56 vs. price of A$2.97 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#91 of 290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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