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Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTF 94 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,385 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks better than 59.96% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK was 26.90% per year. The lowest was 3.00% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTF) 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
HPHTF vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 5.90% mean?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 6.90. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.00 to 26.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #955 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.90% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 6.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 26.90. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 5.90% is 63.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #955 out of 2385 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #955 out of 2385 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 5.90% is 63.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.00 to 26.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,385 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.90% is 63.9% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.28, compared to a current price of $14.85 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 63.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90% as of Mar. 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.85 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.28.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.90% (14% below median its 10-year median of 6.90)
GF Value™: $14.28 vs. price of $14.85 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% above the Hardware median (#955 of 2385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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