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Pick N Pay StoresFRA:PIK +3.63%69 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 25.80% as of Feb. 2026, which is 207% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,053 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks better than 86.89% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pick N Pay Stores's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 25.80% 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 Pick N Pay Stores was 210.90% per year. The lowest was -53.20% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) 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.
Pick N Pay Stores 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:PIK vs DDS, M: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores'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.
Pick N Pay Stores 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Pick N Pay Stores 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 25.80% mean?
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 25.80% as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 207% above median its historical median of 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #138 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 25.80% is 207% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 25.80% is 473.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #138 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #138 out of 1053 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Pick N Pay Stores in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 25.80% is 473.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Pick N Pay Stores 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 4.50, based on 1,053 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. Pick N Pay Stores's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 25.80% is 473.3% 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 25.80%, which is 207% above median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.26, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 25.80%, which is 207% above median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 473.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.50. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 25.80% as of Feb. 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.26.
GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PIK:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 25.80% (207% above median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: €1.26 vs. price of €1.00 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 473.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#138 of 1053)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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