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AperamXMAD:APAM 84 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAD:APAM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, Aperam ranks worse than 75.5% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Aperam's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% 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 Aperam was 20.00% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
Aperam (XMAD:APAM) 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.
Aperam 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XMAD:APAM vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aperam'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.
Aperam 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aperam's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aperam'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 -2.00% mean?
Aperam (XMAD:APAM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -2.00% 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 Aperam and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #456 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Aperam's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Aperam's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Aperam ranks #456 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aperam has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aperam's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #456 out of 604 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Aperam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. 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 Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.35, based on 604 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. 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 Aperam and its competitors. For the Steel 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. Aperam's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aperam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam (XMAD:APAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.47, compared to a current price of €47.92 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.00%. Aperam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 11 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 Aperam (XMAD:APAM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -2.00% 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 Aperam (XMAD:APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €47.92 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.47.
GuruFocus considers Aperam to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:APAM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -2.00%
GF Value™: €26.47 vs. price of €47.92 (81% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aperam SA is a Luxembourg-based stainless and specialty steel producer. The company operates through four segments. Its Stainless and Electrical Steel segment, which generates the majority of revenue, produces a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products for diverse industries. The Services and Solutions segment markets the company's products and provides customized steel transformation services; the Alloys and Specialties segment produces nickel alloys and certain specific stainless steels; and the Recycling & Renewables segment collects, trades, processes, and recycles stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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