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IPG PhotonicsFRA:IPF +2.51%79 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 14.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Semiconductors companies, IPG Photonics ranks worse than 63.08% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, IPG Photonics's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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 IPG Photonics was 38.40% per year. The lowest was -101.80% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) 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.
IPG Photonics 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:IPF vs ACLS, UCTT, VECO: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPG Photonics'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 0.60% mean?
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.60% 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #622 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is IPG Photonics' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
IPG Photonics' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.60% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 14.60. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45. IPG Photonics' value of 0.60% is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #622 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ACLS and UCTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #622 out of 986 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places IPG Photonics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45. IPG Photonics' value of 0.60% is 86.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.60 vs. the industry median of 4.45, IPG Photonics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 4.45, based on 986 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. IPG Photonics's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.60% is 86.5% 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPG Photonics's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.60%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 14.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.78, compared to a current price of €66.04 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.60%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 14.60 and 86.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.45. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.60% 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.04 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.78.
GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.60% (96% below median its 10-year median of 14.60)
GF Value™: €74.78 vs. price of €66.04 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% below the Semiconductors median (#622 of 986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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