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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.24%47 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 74.83% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Daido Steel Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% 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 Daido Steel Co was 13.00% per year. The lowest was -5.30% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Daido Steel Co 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 12.10% mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.10% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #152 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Daido Steel Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Daido Steel Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.10% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.10. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.10% is 178.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #152 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #152 out of 604 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Daido Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.10% is 178.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 4.35, Daido Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.35, based on 604 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. Daido Steel Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.10% is 178.2% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.05, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 109.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 178.2% above the Steel industry median of 4.35. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.10% 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 109.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.05.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 12.10% (70% above median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: $7.05 vs. price of $14.77 (109.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.2% above the Steel median (#152 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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