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Intuitive SurgicalFRA:IUI +1.65%93 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 20.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:IUI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 757 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Intuitive Surgical's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% 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 Intuitive Surgical was 54.20% per year. The lowest was 9.10% per year. And the median was 20.50% per year.
Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) 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.
Intuitive Surgical 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:IUI vs BDX, RMD, MDLN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Intuitive Surgical 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 16.70% mean?
Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.70% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 20.50. Over the past decade, Intuitive Surgical's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 9.10 to 54.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #120 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.70% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 20.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.10 to a high of 54.20. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30. Intuitive Surgical's value of 16.70% is 626.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #120 out of 757 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BDX and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #120 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Intuitive Surgical in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30. Intuitive Surgical's value of 16.70% is 626.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Intuitive Surgical's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 9.10 to 54.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.50 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Intuitive Surgical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.30, based on 757 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. Intuitive Surgical's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.70% is 626.1% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.70%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 20.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.18, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.70%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 20.50 and 626.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.30. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.70% 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 Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.18.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IUI:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 16.70% (19% below median its 10-year median of 20.50)
GF Value™: €19.18 vs. price of €12.30 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 626.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#120 of 757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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