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Applied MaterialsXSWX:AMAT 82 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 21.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 15.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF175.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 980 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks better than 84.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Applied Materials's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 27.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 21.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% 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 Applied Materials was 52.20% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 15.00% per year.
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) 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.
Applied Materials 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.
Applied Materials 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Applied Materials 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 21.20% mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 21.20% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #148 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Applied Materials' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Applied Materials' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 21.20% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 15.00. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Applied Materials' value of 21.20% is 381.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #148 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #148 out of 980 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Applied Materials in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Applied Materials' value of 21.20% is 381.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.00 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Applied Materials 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 4.40, based on 980 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. Applied Materials's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 21.20% is 381.8% 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 21.20%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 15.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF175.57, compared to a current price of CHF437.05 — trading 148.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 21.20%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 15.00 and 381.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.40. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 21.20% as of Apr. 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 Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF437.05 is trading 148.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF175.57.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 21.20% (41% above median its 10-year median of 15.00)
GF Value™: CHF175.57 vs. price of CHF437.05 (148.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 381.8% above the Semiconductors median (#148 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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