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During the past 12 months, British American Tobacco's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -13.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% 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 British American Tobacco was 276.10% per year. The lowest was -49.80% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSl) 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.
British American Tobacco 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:BATSL vs PM, MO, TPB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
British American Tobacco 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 -13.30% mean?
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -13.30% 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #34 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is British American Tobacco's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
British American Tobacco's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -13.30%. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #34 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #34 out of 40 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places British American Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.40. 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Tobacco Products companies is 2.40, based on 40 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -13.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £31.55, compared to a current price of £41.27 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -13.30%. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -13.30% 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £41.27 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £31.55.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BATSL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -13.30%
GF Value™: £31.55 vs. price of £41.27 (30.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BATSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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