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PLS GroupASX:PLS -6.03%66 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 36.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 32.55. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,177 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks better than 90.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, PLS Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 36.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 56.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 48.30% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of PLS Group was 183.90% per year. The lowest was -52.90% per year. And the median was 32.55% per year.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 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.
PLS Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PLS Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.
PLS Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group'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 36.20% mean?
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 36.20% 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 PLS Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 32.55. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #198 out of 2177 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is PLS Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
PLS Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 36.20% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.55. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #198 out of 2177 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #198 out of 2177 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places PLS Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 PLS Group and its competitors. PLS Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 36.20%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 32.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.55, compared to a current price of A$5.14 — trading 101.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 36.20%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.55. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 36.20% 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.14 is trading 101.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.55.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 36.20% (11% above median its 10-year median of 32.55)
GF Value™: A$2.55 vs. price of A$5.14 (101.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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