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Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI 58 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 18.10. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 73.38% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% 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 Smith & Wesson Brands was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -11.80% per year. And the median was 18.10% per year.
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SWBI vs RGR, PKE, SATL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands 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 0.30% mean?
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.30% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 18.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #226 out of 308 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.30% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 18.10. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 0.30% is 96.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #226 out of 308 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RGR and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #226 out of 308 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 0.30% is 96.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.10 vs. the industry median of 8.10, Smith & Wesson Brands 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.10, based on 308 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. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.30% is 96.3% 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.30%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 18.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.91, compared to a current price of $14.17 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.30%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 18.10 and 96.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.30% as of Apr. 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.17 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.91.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.30% (98% below median its 10-year median of 18.10)
GF Value™: $13.91 vs. price of $14.17 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#226 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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