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Perseus MiningASX:PRU -3.71%85 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 20.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,178 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 84.11% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Perseus Mining's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% 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 Perseus Mining was 59.90% per year. The lowest was -14.40% per year. And the median was 16.30% per year.
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) 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.
Perseus Mining 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Perseus Mining 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 20.80% mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 20.80% 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #346 out of 2178 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Perseus Mining's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Perseus Mining's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 20.80% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.30. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #346 out of 2178 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #346 out of 2178 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Perseus Mining in the top 16% 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. Perseus Mining's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 20.80%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.12, compared to a current price of A$6.48 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 20.80%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.30. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 20.80% 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.48 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.12.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 20.80% (28% above median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: A$4.12 vs. price of A$6.48 (57.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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