Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:CTAX3 Contax Participacoes SA BSP:CTAX3
42 GF Score
Price R$1.37
GF Value R$4.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Contax Participacoes 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Contax Participacoes BSP:CTAX3 +1.48% 42 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks worse than 101419.78% on this metric.

Contax Participacoes's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$11.28.

During the past 12 months, Contax Participacoes's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -15.80% 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 Contax Participacoes was 116.90% per year. The lowest was -94.80% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.


Contax Participacoes  (BSP:CTAX3) 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.


Contax Participacoes 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


BSP:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.


Contax Participacoes 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Contax Participacoes 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 0.00% mean?
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Contax Participacoes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #999999 out of 986 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Contax Participacoes' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Contax Participacoes' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #999999 out of 986 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #999999 out of 986 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Contax Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30. 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 986 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. 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.82, compared to a current price of R$1.37 — trading 71.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.00%. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Mar. 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$1.37 is trading 71.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.82. GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: R$4.82 vs. price of R$1.37 (71.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Contax Participacoes Business Description

Address Rua Beneditinos, n 15/17, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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