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Latham GroupSWIM -4.50%76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates SWIM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,665 Construction companies, Latham Group ranks worse than 67.51% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Latham Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Latham Group was 27.50% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
Latham Group (NAS:SWIM) 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.
Latham Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SWIM vs JBI, NX, LMB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Latham Group'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.
Latham Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Latham Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
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 1.40% mean?
Latham Group (SWIM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.40% 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 Latham Group and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, Latham Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.40 to 27.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1124 out of 1665 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Latham Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Latham Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.40% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 27.50. The Construction industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50. Latham Group's value of 1.40% is 74.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1124 out of 1665 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to JBI and NX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Latham Group ranks #1124 out of 1665 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Latham Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50. Latham Group's value of 1.40% is 74.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Latham Group's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.40 to 27.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Latham Group 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Construction companies is 5.50, based on 1,665 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. Latham Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 1.40% is 74.5% 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 Latham Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Latham Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.40%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group (SWIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.23, compared to a current price of $5.84 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.40%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 74.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.50. Latham Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Latham Group (SWIM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 1.40% 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 Latham Group (SWIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.84 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.23.
GuruFocus considers Latham Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWIM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 1.40% (85% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $6.23 vs. price of $5.84 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% below the Construction median (#1124 of 1665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham Group Inc is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools, liners, and covers in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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