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PlexusPLXS +0.67%87 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 11.10. GuruFocus rates PLXS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,384 Hardware companies, Plexus ranks better than 75.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Plexus's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% 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 Plexus was 37.70% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.
Plexus (NAS:PLXS) 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.
Plexus 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PLXS vs RAL, VICR, BELFB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Plexus'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.
Plexus 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plexus's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plexus'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 11.10% mean?
Plexus (PLXS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.10% 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 Plexus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Plexus ranks #578 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Plexus' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Plexus' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.10% is near median its 10-year median of 11.10. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Plexus' value of 11.10% is 208.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plexus ranks #578 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plexus has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plexus' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RAL and VICR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plexus ranks #578 out of 2384 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Plexus in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Plexus' value of 11.10% is 208.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.10 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Plexus 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,384 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. Plexus's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.10% is 208.3% 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 Plexus and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plexus's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plexus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plexus (PLXS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.36, compared to a current price of $271.95 — trading 67.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.10 and 208.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Plexus' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Plexus (PLXS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.10% 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 Plexus (PLXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plexus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $271.95 is trading 67.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.36.
GuruFocus considers Plexus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLXS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.10% (near median its 10-year median of 11.10)
GF Value™: $162.36 vs. price of $271.95 (67.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 208.3% above the Hardware median (#578 of 2384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plexus Corp designs, manufactures, and services complex products in demanding regulatory environments, supporting life-saving medical devices, mission-critical aerospace and defense products, industrial automation systems, and semiconductor capital equipment. Its integrated lifecycle solutions span design and development, supply chain solutions, new product introduction, manufacturing, and sustaining services for market and disruptive companies in the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial sectors. The Company operates through three reportable segments: AMER, APAC, and EMEA, with the majority of revenue from the APAC segment.
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