MZDAY (Mazda Motor) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 9.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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MZDAY Mazda Motor Corp MZDAY
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Price $3.57
GF Value $3.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mazda Motor 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Mazda Motor MZDAY -1.22% 77 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MZDAY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mazda Motor ranks better than 62.11% on this metric.

Mazda Motor's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.52.

During the past 12 months, Mazda Motor's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% 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 Mazda Motor was 24.30% per year. The lowest was -23.00% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.


Mazda Motor  (OTCPK:MZDAY) 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.


Mazda Motor 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


MZDAY vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mazda Motor'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.


Mazda Motor 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mazda Motor's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mazda Motor 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 9.70% mean?
Mazda Motor (MZDAY) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.70% 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 Mazda Motor and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Mazda Motor ranks #485 out of 1280 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Mazda Motor's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Mazda Motor's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.70% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Mazda Motor's value of 9.70% is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mazda Motor ranks #485 out of 1280 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mazda Motor has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mazda Motor's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mazda Motor ranks #485 out of 1280 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Mazda Motor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Mazda Motor's value of 9.70% is 47% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 6.60, Mazda Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.60, based on 1,280 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. Mazda Motor's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.70% is 47% 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 Mazda Motor and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mazda Motor's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mazda Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor (MZDAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.94, compared to a current price of $3.57 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 47% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.60. Mazda Motor's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.70% 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 Mazda Motor (MZDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mazda Motor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.57 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.94. GuruFocus considers Mazda Motor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MZDAY:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 9.70% (39% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.94 vs. price of $3.57 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#485 of 1280)

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


Mazda Motor Business Description

Address 3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-8670
Mazda Motor Corp is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The company mainly manufactures passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It also manufactures diesel and petroleum gasoline engines, along with manual and automatic transmissions for vehicles. The vast majority of the companys production is manufactured locally. The company segments itself across four geographic areas: Japan, North America, Europe, and other markets.
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