Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.90% (As of Jun. 2026) — 158% Above Median

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BAH:ABC Arab Banking Corp (BSC) BAH:ABC
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GF Value $0.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arab Banking (BSC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Arab Banking (BSC) BAH:ABC 21 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates BAH:ABC with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,495 Banks companies, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks worse than 74.72% on this metric.

Arab Banking (BSC)'s Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.52.

During the past 12 months, Arab Banking (BSC)'s average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) was 21.40% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.


Arab Banking (BSC)  (BAH:ABC) 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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BAH:ABC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Banking (BSC)'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.


Arab Banking (BSC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Banking (BSC)'s 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab Banking (BSC)'s 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Arab Banking (BSC) 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 4.90% mean?
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #1117 out of 1495 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Arab Banking (BSC)'s 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Arab Banking (BSC)'s current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% is 158% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Banks industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 4.90% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #1117 out of 1495 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arab Banking (BSC) has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Banking (BSC)'s 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #1117 out of 1495 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Arab Banking (BSC) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 4.90% is 44.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Arab Banking (BSC) 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 a Banks company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Banks companies is 8.80, based on 1,495 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% is 44.3% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Banking (BSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 44.3% below the Banks industry median of 8.80. Arab Banking (BSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36. GuruFocus considers Arab Banking (BSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ABC:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.90% (158% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.30 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% below the Banks median (#1117 of 1495)

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


Arab Banking (BSC) Business Description

Address Road 1703, Diplomatic Area, P.O. Box 5698, Bank ABC Tower, Building 152, Block 317, Manama, BHR
Arab Banking Corp (BSC) is an international bank registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as a provider of trade finance, treasury, project & structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking as well as Islamic banking services. It operates its business across the globe, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group is organized into five operating segments: MENA subsidiaries, International wholesale banking, Group treasury, ABC Brasil, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from ABC Brasil. The company operates in Bahrain, Europe, Brasil, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Brasil.
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