QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -14.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:QQL QinetiQ Group PLC CHIX:QQL
77 GF Score
Price £4.68
GF Value £4.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is QinetiQ Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

QinetiQ Group CHIX:QQL -0.42% 77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -14.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks worse than 90.32% on this metric.

QinetiQ Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.06.

During the past 12 months, QinetiQ Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -14.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -8.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% 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 QinetiQ Group was 612.40% per year. The lowest was -18.60% per year. And the median was 2.15% per year.


QinetiQ Group  (CHIX:QQl) 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.


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CHIX:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.


QinetiQ Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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QinetiQ Group 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 -14.10% mean?
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -14.10% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #280 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is QinetiQ Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
QinetiQ Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -14.10%. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #280 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #280 out of 310 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places QinetiQ Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.10. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.10, based on 310 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -14.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.48, compared to a current price of £4.68 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -14.10%. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -14.10% 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.68 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.48. GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: -14.10%
  • GF Value™: £4.48 vs. price of £4.68 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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


QinetiQ Group Business Description

Address Ively Road, Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GBR, GU14 0LX
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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