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PACCARPCAR -0.32%83 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates PCAR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, PACCAR ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, PACCAR's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% 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 PACCAR was 18.40% per year. The lowest was 1.10% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
PACCAR (NAS:PCAR) 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.
PACCAR 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PCAR vs CNH, OSK, AGCO: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, PACCAR'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.
PACCAR 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, PACCAR's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PACCAR's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
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 13.30% mean?
PACCAR (PCAR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.30% 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 PACCAR and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, PACCAR's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.10 to 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #49 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is PACCAR's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
PACCAR's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.30% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 18.40. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.55. PACCAR's value of 13.30% is 103.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #49 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PACCAR has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PACCAR's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CNH and OSK?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, PACCAR ranks #49 out of 200 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places PACCAR in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.55. PACCAR's value of 13.30% is 103.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PACCAR's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.10 to 18.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 6.55, PACCAR 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.55, based on 200 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. PACCAR's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.30% is 103.1% 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 PACCAR and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PACCAR's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.30%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PACCAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR (PCAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.80, compared to a current price of $122.06 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.30%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 103.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.55. PACCAR's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 PACCAR (PCAR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.30% 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 PACCAR (PCAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $122.06 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.80.
GuruFocus considers PACCAR to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PCAR:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 13.30% (46% above median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $87.80 vs. price of $122.06 (39% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#49 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paccar is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the premium nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt, which are primarily sold in the Americas and Australia, and DAF, which primarily services Europe and South America. The trucks segment (74% sales) goes to market through a network of 2,200 independent dealers. Paccar maintains an internal finance subsidiary that provides retail and wholesale financing for customers and dealers (6% sales). In recent years, Paccar has aggressively expanded its parts business (20% of sales), including engines, axles, and transmissions for its own truck brands as well as independent producers. The company commands 30% of the Class 8 market share in North America and 15% of the heavy-duty market share in Europe.
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