RICOF (Ricoh Co) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 9.90% (As of Mar. 2026) — 136% Above Median

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RICOF Ricoh Co Ltd RICOF
81 GF Score
Price $9.19
GF Value $8.47
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What is Ricoh Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Ricoh Co RICOF 81 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates RICOF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.47. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,952 Industrial Products companies, Ricoh Co ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.

Ricoh Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.80.

During the past 12 months, Ricoh Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% 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 Ricoh Co was 14.10% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.


Ricoh Co  (OTCPK:RICOF) 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.


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Ricoh Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Ricoh Co'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.


Ricoh Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ricoh Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ricoh Co 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 9.90% mean?
Ricoh Co (RICOF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.90% 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 Ricoh Co and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ricoh Co ranks #1018 out of 2952 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Ricoh Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Ricoh Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.90% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Ricoh Co's value of 9.90% is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ricoh Co ranks #1018 out of 2952 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ricoh Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ricoh Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ricoh Co ranks #1018 out of 2952 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Ricoh Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Ricoh Co's value of 9.90% is 65% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Ricoh Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 6.00, based on 2,952 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. Ricoh Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.90% is 65% 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 Ricoh Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ricoh Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.90%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ricoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Ricoh Co (RICOF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 9.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $9.19 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.90%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 65% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.00. Ricoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Ricoh Co (RICOF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 9.90% 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 Ricoh Co (RICOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ricoh Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.19 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.

Key valuation signals for RICOF:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 9.90% (136% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $9.19 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% above the Industrial Products median (#1018 of 2952)

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


Ricoh Co Business Description

Address 3-6, Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 143-8555
Ricoh Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of office automation equipment, electronic devices, and photographic instruments. Digital Products segment manufactures multifunction printers, printing machines, scanners, fax machines, network equipment, auto ID systems, electrical units, and related consumables. Digital Services segment covers sales of printers, PCs, servers, network equipment, software, support, solutions, and document-related services. Graphic Communications segment provides production printers, imaging systems, industrial printers, inkjet heads, and consumables. Industrial Solutions segment offers thermal paper, media, optical components, and precision parts. Others segment includes digital cameras, 360-degree cameras, environmental & healthcare-related businesses.
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