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Sumitomo Forestry CoSMFSY 71 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates SMFSY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.34. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 83.91% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Forestry Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 24.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 8.05% per year.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (OTCPK:SMFSY) 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SMFSY vs DHI, PHM, LEN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Sumitomo Forestry 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 16.20% mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFSY) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.20% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #14 out of 87 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.20% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 16.20% is 116% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #14 out of 87 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #14 out of 87 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Sumitomo Forestry Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 16.20% is 116% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 7.50, Sumitomo Forestry 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 7.50, based on 87 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.20% is 116% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.20%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFSY) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 16.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.34, compared to a current price of $8.49 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.20%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 116% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 7.50. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFSY), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 16.20% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.49 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.34.
Key valuation signals for SMFSY:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 16.20% (101% above median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: $14.34 vs. price of $8.49 (40.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#14 of 87)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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