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Taiheiyo CementTHYCF -10.13%76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates THYCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.61. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Taiheiyo Cement ranks better than 74.23% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Taiheiyo Cement's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% 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 Taiheiyo Cement was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -21.20% per year. And the median was 8.15% per year.
Taiheiyo Cement (OTCPK:THYCF) 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.
Taiheiyo Cement 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
THYCF vs CRH, MLM, VMC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Taiheiyo Cement'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.
Taiheiyo Cement 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiheiyo Cement's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiheiyo Cement's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Taiheiyo Cement 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 13.00% mean?
Taiheiyo Cement (THYCF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% 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 Taiheiyo Cement and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 8.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #101 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Taiheiyo Cement's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Taiheiyo Cement's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 8.15. The Building Materials industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Taiheiyo Cement's value of 13.00% is 198.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #101 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiheiyo Cement has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiheiyo Cement's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Taiheiyo Cement ranks #101 out of 392 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Taiheiyo Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Taiheiyo Cement's value of 13.00% is 198.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 4.35, Taiheiyo Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Building Materials companies is 4.35, based on 392 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. Taiheiyo Cement's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00% is 198.9% 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 Taiheiyo Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiheiyo Cement's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 8.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiheiyo Cement stock overvalued right now?
Taiheiyo Cement (THYCF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.61, compared to a current price of $24.22 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 198.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.35. Taiheiyo Cement's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Taiheiyo Cement (THYCF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.00% 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 Taiheiyo Cement (THYCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiheiyo Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.22 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.61.
Key valuation signals for THYCF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 13.00% (60% above median its 10-year median of 8.15)
GF Value™: $23.61 vs. price of $24.22 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 198.9% above the Building Materials median (#101 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THYCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiheiyo Cement Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement products. The company operates through four main segments. The Building Materials and Civil Engineering segment handles secondary concrete products and ALC (lightweight aerated concrete). The Cement segment covers various cement types and ready-mixed concrete. The Environmental Business focuses on waste recycling and desulfurization materials. The Resources segment deals with aggregates and limestone products. The Others segment includes real estate, engineering, information processing, finance, transportation, warehousing, chemical products, sports, and power supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Cement segment.
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