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Five BelowFIVE +2.05%95 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 24.00. GuruFocus rates FIVE with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,048 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks better than 81.2% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Five Below's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.70% 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 Five Below was 50.60% per year. The lowest was 17.40% per year. And the median was 24.00% per year.
Five Below (NAS:FIVE) 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.
Five Below 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FIVE vs DKS, BBY, MUSA: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.
Five Below 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below'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 17.40% mean?
Five Below (FIVE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.40% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Five Below and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 24.00. Over the past decade, Five Below's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 17.40 to 50.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #197 out of 1048 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Five Below's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Five Below's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.40% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 50.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Five Below's value of 17.40% is 295.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #197 out of 1048 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DKS and BBY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #197 out of 1048 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Five Below in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Five Below's value of 17.40% is 295.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Five Below's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 17.40 to 50.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.00 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Five Below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.40, based on 1,048 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. Five Below's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.40% is 295.5% 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 Five Below and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five Below's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.40%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 24.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below (FIVE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.46, compared to a current price of $246.84 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.40%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.00 and 295.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.40. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Five Below (FIVE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.40% as of Apr. 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 Five Below (FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $246.84 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.46.
GuruFocus considers Five Below to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FIVE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 17.40% (28% below median its 10-year median of 24.00)
GF Value™: $204.46 vs. price of $246.84 (20.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 295.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#197 of 1048)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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