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Park NationalPRK +0.04%71 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates PRK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $180.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,492 Banks companies, Park National ranks worse than 50.54% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Park National's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% 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 Park National was 22.20% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Park National (AMEX:PRK) 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.
Park National 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PRK vs FHB, BKU, MCHB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Park National'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.
Park National 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Park National's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park National'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 8.60% mean?
Park National (PRK) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.60% 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 Park National and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #754 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Park National's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Park National's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.60% is 110% above median its 10-year median of 4.10. The Banks industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Park National's value of 8.60% is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park National ranks #754 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Park National has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park National's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to FHB and BKU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #754 out of 1492 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Park National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Park National's value of 8.60% is 2.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Park National has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Banks companies is 8.80, based on 1,492 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. Park National's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.60% is 2.3% below 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 Park National and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Park National's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Park National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National (PRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $180.71, compared to a current price of $198.12 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 2.3% below the Banks industry median of 8.80. Park National's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Park National (PRK), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.60% 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 Park National (PRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $198.12 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $180.71.
GuruFocus considers Park National to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRK:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 8.60% (110% above median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: $180.71 vs. price of $198.12 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Banks median (#754 of 1492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Park National Corp is a diversified financial services company based in Newark, Ohio, consisting of 11 community banking divisions with more than 100 offices in Ohio and Kentucky. The company provides the following principal services: the acceptance of deposits for demand, savings and time accounts; commercial, industrial, consumer and real estate lending, including installment loans, credit cards (which are largely offered through a third party), home equity lines of credit and commercial leasing; trust and wealth management services; cash management; safe deposit operations; electronic funds transfers; and a variety of additional banking-related services.
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