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First GenPHS:FGEN -6.34%65 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates PHS:FGEN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 16 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, First Gen ranks better than 74.13% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, First Gen's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% 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 First Gen was 13.00% per year. The lowest was -4.00% per year. And the median was 8.75% per year.
First Gen (PHS:FGEN) 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.
First Gen 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
First Gen 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, First Gen'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.
First Gen 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, First Gen's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Gen'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 13.00% mean?
First Gen (PHS:FGEN) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% 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 First Gen and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 8.75. According to the industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #104 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is First Gen's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
First Gen's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 8.75. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.25. First Gen's value of 13.00% is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Gen ranks #104 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Gen has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Gen's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #104 out of 402 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts First Gen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.25. First Gen's value of 13.00% is 205.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 4.25, First Gen 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.25, based on 402 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. First Gen's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% is 205.9% 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 First Gen and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Gen's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Gen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen (PHS:FGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.99, compared to a current price of ₱28.05 — trading 301.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 205.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.25. First Gen's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 16 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00% 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱28.05 is trading 301.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.99.
GuruFocus considers First Gen to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FGEN:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 13.00% (49% above median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: ₱6.99 vs. price of ₱28.05 (301.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#104 of 402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:FGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Gen Corp is an independent electric utility company operating in the Philippines. First Gen develops, finances, builds, bids for, and operate power generation projects. The company generates a amount of Filipino energy needs through its portfolio of natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal power plants located in the country. Majority of the power generated by First Gen is produced through natural gas and geothermal fuel sources. It operates in six segments: FGPC, FGP, EDC and Subsidiaries, FGEN LNG, FNPC, and Prime Meridian. The company only operates in Philippines.
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