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Volkswagen AGVLKAF +1.71%74 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 8.10. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks worse than 59.14% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Volkswagen AG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% 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 Volkswagen AG was 24.10% per year. The lowest was -2.00% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
Volkswagen AG (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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.
Volkswagen AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
VLKAF vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.
Volkswagen AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen AG'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 4.40% mean?
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.40% 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #757 out of 1280 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.40% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Volkswagen AG's value of 4.40% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #757 out of 1280 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #757 out of 1280 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Volkswagen AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60. Volkswagen AG's value of 4.40% is 33.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 6.60, Volkswagen AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.60, based on 1,280 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. Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.40% is 33.3% 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.37, compared to a current price of $93.55 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 33.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.60. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40% 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $93.55 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.37.
GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VLKAF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.40% (46% below median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: $113.37 vs. price of $93.55 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#757 of 1280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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