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Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECF -2.38%94 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates SHECF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 65.92% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co was 16.40% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECF) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SHECF vs DOW: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 7.80% mean?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.40 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% is near median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 16.40. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 7.80% is 81.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #532 out of 1561 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 7.80% is 81.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 0.40 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 4.30, based on 1,561 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% is 81.4% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.59, compared to a current price of $36.27 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 81.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.30. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.27 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.59.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHECF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.80% (near median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: $34.59 vs. price of $36.27 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% above the Chemicals median (#532 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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