Petron (PHS:PCOR) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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PHS:PCOR Petron Corp PHS:PCOR
90 GF Score
Price ₱2.47
GF Value ₱3.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Petron 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Petron PHS:PCOR -1.20% 90 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates PHS:PCOR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Oil & Gas companies, Petron ranks better than 51.44% on this metric.

Petron's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱12.42.

During the past 12 months, Petron's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% 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 Petron was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -5.20% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.


Petron  (PHS:PCOR) 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.


Petron 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


PHS:PCOR vs VLO, MPC, PSX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petron'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.


Petron 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Petron 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 3.30% mean?
Petron (PHS:PCOR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.30% 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 Petron and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Petron ranks #439 out of 904 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Petron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Petron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.30% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.30. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Petron's value of 3.30% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petron ranks #439 out of 904 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petron has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petron ranks #439 out of 904 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Petron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Petron's value of 3.30% is 10% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Petron 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 3.00, based on 904 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. Petron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.30% is 10% 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 Petron and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.30%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron (PHS:PCOR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.08, compared to a current price of ₱2.47 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.30%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 10% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.00. Petron's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Petron (PHS:PCOR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.30% 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 Petron (PHS:PCOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱2.47 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.08. GuruFocus considers Petron to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PCOR:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.30% (38% below median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: ₱3.08 vs. price of ₱2.47 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% above the Oil & Gas median (#439 of 904)

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


Petron Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PRF3B.PFD:Philippines
Address 40 San Miguel Avenue, SMC Head Office Complex, Mandaluyong City, PHL, 1550
Petron Corporation is the only oil refining and the marketing company in the Philippines. Its refinery processes crude oil into a full range of world-class petroleum products including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), kerosene, and petrochemicals. The company's sources are Sales of petroleum and other related products which include gasoline, diesel and kerosene offered to motorists; Sales of fuel, LPG, and lubricants to industrial customers including manufacturing, transportation, aviation, and construction; Sales of LPG and lubricants; Lease of real properties and equipment at the service stations; Export sales of various petroleum and non-fuel products to other countries. It has presence in Local and International also but majority of revenue comes from Local.
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