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Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR -0.31%77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,847 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 79.21% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Libstar Holdings's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% 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 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Libstar Holdings was 18.20% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 0.20% per year.
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) 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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Libstar Holdings 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 -2.70% mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -2.70% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Libstar Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1463 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Libstar Holdings' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1463 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #1463 out of 1847 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Libstar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.70, based on 1,847 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. 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.25, compared to a current price of R3.25 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.70%. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.70% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R3.25 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.25.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -2.70%
GF Value™: R4.25 vs. price of R3.25 (23.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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