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Platinum Group MetalsPLG -3.27%31 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90% as of May. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 14.10. GuruFocus rates PLG with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,157 Metals & Mining companies, Platinum Group Metals ranks better than 60.41% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Platinum Group Metals's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 115.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% 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 Platinum Group Metals was 177.90% per year. The lowest was -17.70% per year. And the median was 14.10% per year.
Platinum Group Metals (AMEX:PLG) 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.
Platinum Group Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PLG vs HL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Platinum Group Metals'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.
Platinum Group Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Platinum Group Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platinum Group Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Platinum Group Metals 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 0.90% mean?
Platinum Group Metals (PLG) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Platinum Group Metals and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 14.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Platinum Group Metals ranks #854 out of 2157 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Platinum Group Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Platinum Group Metals' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 14.10. Based on the distribution chart, Platinum Group Metals ranks #854 out of 2157 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Platinum Group Metals has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platinum Group Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Platinum Group Metals ranks #854 out of 2157 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Platinum Group Metals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Platinum Group Metals and its competitors. Platinum Group Metals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 14.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platinum Group Metals stock overvalued right now?
Platinum Group Metals (PLG) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.90%. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 14.10. Platinum Group Metals' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Platinum Group Metals (PLG), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.90% as of May. 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.
Platinum Group Metals Ltd is a development-stage company, conducts work on mineral properties it has staked or acquired by way of option agreements in the Republic of South Africa. Key metals of economic interest on the company's mineral properties include platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, copper, and nickel. The company operates in one segment, the development of the Waterberg Project in South Africa, and geographically in Canada and South Africa.
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