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Urban OutfittersFRA:UOF -1.83%91 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.30% as of Jul. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 14.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:UOF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.37. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Retail - Cyclical companies, Urban Outfitters ranks better than 80.48% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Urban Outfitters's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% 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 Urban Outfitters was 33.00% per year. The lowest was -0.60% per year. And the median was 14.30% per year.
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) 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.
Urban Outfitters 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:UOF vs VSXY, ANF, GAP: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Urban Outfitters'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.
Urban Outfitters 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Urban Outfitters's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Outfitters's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Urban Outfitters 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 17.30% mean?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.30% as of Jul. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Urban Outfitters and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 14.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #205 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Urban Outfitters' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Urban Outfitters' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.30% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Urban Outfitters' value of 17.30% is 284.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #205 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban Outfitters has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Outfitters' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to VSXY and ANF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Urban Outfitters ranks #205 out of 1050 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Urban Outfitters in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. Urban Outfitters' value of 17.30% is 284.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.30 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Urban Outfitters 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 1,050 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. Urban Outfitters's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.30% is 284.4% 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 Urban Outfitters 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. Urban Outfitters's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.30%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 14.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Outfitters stock overvalued right now?
Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 17.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.37, compared to a current price of €67.50 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.30%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.30 and 284.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.50. Urban Outfitters' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 17.30% as of Jul. 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 Urban Outfitters (FRA:UOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Outfitters stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.50 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.37.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UOF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 17.30% (21% above median its 10-year median of 14.30)
GF Value™: €60.37 vs. price of €67.50 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 284.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#205 of 1050)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates nearly 800 stores and e-commerce in the US, which accounts for about 87% of sales, as well as in other regions. Its retail nameplates are Urban Outfitters (22% of fiscal 2026 sales), Free People/Movement (26%), and Anthropologie (42%). Retail accounted for 86% of fiscal 2026 revenue, but Urban Outfitters also sells products through a wholesale operation, owns some restaurants, and operates a fast-growing clothing rental and resale business called Nuuly (9% of sales). Urban Outfitters primarily markets to young adults and offers products across apparel (66% of sales), home goods (16% of sales), accessories (13% of sales), and more.
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