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ValarisVAL -1.50%60 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 38.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 30.10. GuruFocus rates VAL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Oil & Gas companies, Valaris ranks better than 93.28% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Valaris's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 47.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 38.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% 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 Valaris was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was 30.10% per year.
Valaris (NYSE:VAL) 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.
Valaris 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
VAL vs RIG, NE, PTEN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Valaris'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.
Valaris 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valaris's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valaris'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 38.70% mean?
Valaris (VAL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 38.70% 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 Valaris and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 30.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #61 out of 908 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Valaris' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Valaris' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 38.70% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 30.10. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Valaris' value of 38.70% is 1190% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valaris ranks #61 out of 908 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valaris has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valaris' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to RIG and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #61 out of 908 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Valaris in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Valaris' value of 38.70% is 1190% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.10 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Valaris 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 3.00, based on 908 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. Valaris's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 38.70% is 1190% 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 Valaris and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valaris's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 38.70%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 30.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valaris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris (VAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.31, compared to a current price of $76.97 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 38.70%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 30.10 and 1190% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.00. Valaris' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Valaris (VAL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 38.70% 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 Valaris (VAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.97 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.31.
GuruFocus considers Valaris to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VAL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 38.70% (29% above median its 10-year median of 30.10)
GF Value™: $78.31 vs. price of $76.97 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1190% above the Oil & Gas median (#61 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valaris Ltd is an offshore contract drilling company. The company provides offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry with operations in almost every offshore market across six continents. Its business consists of four operating segments: Floaters, which includes drillships and semisubmersible rigs; Jackups; ARO; and Other, which consists of management services on rigs owned by third parties. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Floaters segment.
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