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The Simply Good Foods CoSMPL -3.91%59 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80% as of May. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates SMPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,847 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks better than 62.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Simply Good Foods Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -12.40% 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 9.50% 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 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of The Simply Good Foods Co was 18.40% per year. The lowest was 7.80% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
The Simply Good Foods Co (NAS:SMPL) 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SMPL vs JBSS, WEST, MAMA: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods 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.
The Simply Good Foods Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
The Simply Good Foods 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?
The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 9.80. Over the past decade, The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 7.80 to 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #699 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.80 to a high of 18.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 7.80% is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #699 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to JBSS and WEST?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #699 out of 1847 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts The Simply Good Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 7.80% is 66% above this benchmark. Historically, The Simply Good Foods Co's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 7.80 to 18.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 4.70, The Simply Good Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.70, based on 1,847 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.80% is 66% 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.28, compared to a current price of $9.84 — trading 74.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 66% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.70. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.80% as of May. 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.84 is trading 74.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.28.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMPL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.80% (20% below median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: $39.28 vs. price of $9.84 (74.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#699 of 1847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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