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During the past 12 months, KST Beteiligungs AG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% 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 KST Beteiligungs AG was 6.10% per year. The lowest was -24.80% per year. And the median was -1.80% per year.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:KSW vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
KST Beteiligungs AG 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 1.20% mean?
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #361 out of 526 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.20%. The Conglomerates industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.75. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 1.20% is 79.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #361 out of 526 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #361 out of 526 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places KST Beteiligungs AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.75. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 1.20% is 79.1% below this benchmark. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Conglomerates companies is 5.75, based on 526 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.20% is 79.1% 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 KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KST Beteiligungs AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.20% and 79.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.75. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.20% as of Dec. 2025. 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03.
GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSW:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 1.20%
GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €1.03 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% below the Conglomerates median (#361 of 526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KST Beteiligungs AG invests across industries in listed companies in Germany, it focuses on small and mid caps. It acquires investments with long-term goals and assists its clients active throughout the investment period.
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