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Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +4.42%84 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Astec Industries's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% 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 Astec Industries was 45.10% per year. The lowest was -18.20% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) 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.
Astec Industries 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
STU:AI2 vs AEBI, LNN, MTW: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Astec Industries 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 2.50% mean?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.50% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 5.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #138 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Astec Industries' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Astec Industries' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.50% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 5.10. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.45. Astec Industries' value of 2.50% is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #138 out of 200 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to AEBI and LNN?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #138 out of 200 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.45. Astec Industries' value of 2.50% is 61.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Astec Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.45, based on 200 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. Astec Industries's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.50% is 61.2% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.50%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries (STU:AI2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.35, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.50%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 61.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.45. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.50% 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.35.
GuruFocus considers Astec Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 2.50% (51% below median its 10-year median of 5.10)
GF Value™: €40.35 vs. price of €37.80 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#138 of 200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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