Icon (ICLR) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.90% (As of Jun. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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ICLR Icon PLC ICLR
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Price $164.09
GF Value $207.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Icon 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Icon ICLR -3.28% 95 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates ICLR with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Icon ranks better than 67.54% on this metric.

Icon's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $121.55.

During the past 12 months, Icon's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% 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 Icon was 58.00% per year. The lowest was -22.50% per year. And the median was 11.70% per year.


Icon  (NAS:ICLR) 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.


Icon 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


ICLR vs CRL, RVTY, MEDP: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.


Icon 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Icon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Icon 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 4.90% mean?
Icon (ICLR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% 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 Icon and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #62 out of 191 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Icon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Icon's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.90% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 11.70. Based on the distribution chart, Icon ranks #62 out of 191 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CRL and RVTY?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #62 out of 191 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Icon in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Icon and its competitors. Icon's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 11.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon (ICLR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $207.51, compared to a current price of $164.09 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 11.70. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Icon (ICLR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.90% 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 Icon (ICLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $164.09 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $207.51. GuruFocus considers Icon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ICLR:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.90% (58% below median its 10-year median of 11.70)
  • GF Value™: $207.51 vs. price of $164.09 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ICLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Icon Business Description

Other Exchanges IJF:GermanyICLR34:Brazil
Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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