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WhirlpoolWHR -1.89%53 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates WHR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool ranks better than 50.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Whirlpool's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 45.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% 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 Whirlpool was 33.20% per year. The lowest was -24.70% per year. And the median was 3.00% per year.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) 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.
Whirlpool 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
WHR vs TILE, HNI, MBC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool'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.
Whirlpool 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool'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 3.90% mean?
Whirlpool (WHR) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.90% 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #205 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Whirlpool's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Whirlpool's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.90% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Whirlpool's value of 3.90% is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #205 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to TILE and HNI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #205 out of 417 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Whirlpool in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Whirlpool's value of 3.90% is 14.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Whirlpool 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.40, based on 417 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. Whirlpool's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.90% is 14.7% 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.90%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (WHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.65, compared to a current price of $35.21 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.90%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 14.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.40. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Whirlpool (WHR), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.90% 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 Whirlpool (WHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.21 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.65.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WHR:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.90% (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $73.65 vs. price of $35.21 (52.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#205 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.
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