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BlueScope SteelBLSFF 71 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates BLSFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, BlueScope Steel ranks worse than 66.06% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, BlueScope Steel's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% 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 BlueScope Steel was 74.00% per year. The lowest was -24.90% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
BlueScope Steel (OTCPK:BLSFF) 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.
BlueScope Steel 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
BLSFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, BlueScope Steel'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.
BlueScope Steel 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BlueScope Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlueScope Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
BlueScope Steel 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 0.70% mean?
BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #399 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is BlueScope Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
BlueScope Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. BlueScope Steel's value of 0.70% is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #399 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlueScope Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlueScope Steel's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BlueScope Steel ranks #399 out of 604 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places BlueScope Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. BlueScope Steel's value of 0.70% is 83.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 4.30, BlueScope Steel 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 Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.30, based on 604 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. BlueScope Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% is 83.7% 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 BlueScope Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlueScope Steel's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlueScope Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.80, compared to a current price of $22.90 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 83.7% below the Steel industry median of 4.30. BlueScope Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70% 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 BlueScope Steel (BLSFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlueScope Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.90 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.80.
GuruFocus considers BlueScope Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLSFF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.70% (88% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: $15.80 vs. price of $22.90 (44.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Steel median (#399 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLSFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlueScope is an Australia-based steelmaker with five business units. The Australian steel products segment mainly specializes in branded coated and painted flat steel products, sold domestically. North Star is the group's US minimill, specializing in the production of hot rolled coil for US construction and automotive sectors. Building products Asia operates across Southeast Asia, China, and India, and the US building and coated products North America is involved in metal coating and painting, and the supply to nonresidential construction projects using BlueScope's materials. New Zealand steel and the Pacific Islands business produces flat and long steel products for New Zealand and building components for the Pacific Islands.
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