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GLOBALFOUNDRIESGFS +1.53%79 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 7.45. GuruFocus rates GFS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 991 Semiconductors companies, GLOBALFOUNDRIES ranks better than 54.19% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of GLOBALFOUNDRIES was 14.30% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 7.45% per year.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (NAS:GFS) 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.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
GFS vs ON, MTSI, SITM: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, GLOBALFOUNDRIES'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.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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 5.80% mean?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 7.45. Over the past decade, GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 2.40 to 14.30. According to the industry distribution chart, GLOBALFOUNDRIES ranks #454 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.40 to a high of 14.30. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's value of 5.80% is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GLOBALFOUNDRIES ranks #454 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ON and MTSI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GLOBALFOUNDRIES ranks #454 out of 991 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts GLOBALFOUNDRIES in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.50. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's value of 5.80% is 28.9% above this benchmark. Historically, GLOBALFOUNDRIES's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 2.40 to 14.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.45 vs. the industry median of 4.50, GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 4.50, based on 991 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. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is 28.9% 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES and its competitors. For the Semiconductors 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. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 7.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLOBALFOUNDRIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.59, compared to a current price of $45.21 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.45 and 28.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.50. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLOBALFOUNDRIES stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $45.21 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.59.
GuruFocus considers GLOBALFOUNDRIES to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GFS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.80% (22% below median its 10-year median of 7.45)
GF Value™: $45.59 vs. price of $45.21 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Semiconductors median (#454 of 991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalFoundries is a top-five contract semiconductor manufacturer globally. It was originally the manufacturing arm of Advanced Micro Devices before it was spun out in 2009. The foundry sells chips into a range of end markets including smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things, data centers, automotive, industrial, and so on, but primarily focuses on more mature process technologies. Until 2021, the firm was privately held by Mubadala Investment, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, which remains its controlling shareholder today. GlobalFoundries merged with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in 2009 and acquired IBM's chipmaking business in 2015. GF is headquartered in Malta, New York, and has about 13,000 staff.
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