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Sao MartinhoBSP:SMTO3 -1.60%77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$21.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Sao Martinho ranks better than 72.82% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sao Martinho's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% 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 Sao Martinho was 67.40% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 8.95% per year.
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) 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.
Sao Martinho 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho'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 10.20% mean?
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.20% 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 8.95. Over the past decade, Sao Martinho's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 67.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #424 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Sao Martinho's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Sao Martinho's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.20% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 67.40. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Sao Martinho's value of 10.20% is 137.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #424 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #424 out of 1560 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Sao Martinho in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Sao Martinho's value of 10.20% is 137.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Martinho's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 67.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Sao Martinho has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 4.30, based on 1,560 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. Sao Martinho's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.20% is 137.2% above 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Sao Martinho's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.20%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$21.23, compared to a current price of R$20.25 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.20%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 137.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.30. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.20% 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$20.25 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$21.23.
GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 10.20% (14% above median its 10-year median of 8.95)
GF Value™: R$21.23 vs. price of R$20.25 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.2% above the Chemicals median (#424 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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