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City DevelopmentsCDEVF -3.85%57 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates CDEVF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,688 Real Estate companies, City Developments ranks worse than 50.95% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, City Developments's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% 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 City Developments was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -5.80% per year. And the median was 4.95% per year.
City Developments (OTCPK:CDEVF) 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.
City Developments 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
City Developments 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, City Developments'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.
City Developments 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Developments's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Developments's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
City Developments 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 1.80% mean?
City Developments (CDEVF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.80% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for City Developments and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #860 out of 1688 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is City Developments' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
City Developments' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.80% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.95. The Real Estate industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.05. City Developments' value of 1.80% is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Developments ranks #860 out of 1688 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City Developments has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Developments' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #860 out of 1688 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places City Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.05. City Developments' value of 1.80% is 12.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 2.05, City Developments 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 Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Real Estate companies is 2.05, based on 1,688 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. City Developments's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.80% is 12.2% 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 City Developments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Developments's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.80%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments (CDEVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $6.49 — trading 160.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.80%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 12.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 2.05. City Developments' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 City Developments (CDEVF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.80% as of Dec. 2025. 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 City Developments (CDEVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.49 is trading 160.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers City Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDEVF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 1.80% (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $6.49 (160.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Real Estate median (#860 of 1688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDEVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Developments Ltd operates as a property developer and owner, and investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its principal activities are those of property developers and owners, hotel owners and operators, a club operator and owner, investment in properties and in shares, property management, project management, and provision of consultancy, procurement, and laundry services. The company's reportable segments are; Property development, Hotel operations, and Investment properties. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Property development segment which develops and purchases properties for sale. Key revenue for the company is generated from its operations in Singapore and the rest from Japan, China, the United States, United Kingdom, and other regions.
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