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BAE SystemsBAESF +0.47%82 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks worse than 63.99% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, BAE Systems's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% 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 BAE Systems was 43.90% per year. The lowest was -37.20% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) 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.
BAE Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems'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 3.40% mean?
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.40% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #199 out of 311 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is BAE Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
BAE Systems' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.40% is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.00. BAE Systems' value of 3.40% is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #199 out of 311 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #199 out of 311 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places BAE Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.00. BAE Systems' value of 3.40% is 57.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 8.00, BAE Systems 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.00, based on 311 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. BAE Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.40% is 57.5% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40%, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.68, compared to a current price of $26.16 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40%, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 57.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.00. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 BAE Systems (BAESF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40% 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 BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.16 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.68.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.40% (278% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $24.68 vs. price of $26.16 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#199 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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