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Applied DigitalXSWX:APLD -4.90%48 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 112.70% as of May. 2026, which is 321% above its 10-year median of 26.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:APLD with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF17.05. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,499 Software companies, Applied Digital ranks better than 97.64% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Applied Digital's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 169.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 112.70% 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 Digital was 112.70% per year. The lowest was -54.90% per year. And the median was 26.80% per year.
Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) 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 Digital 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:APLD vs INGM, GDS, PSN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Digital'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 Digital 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Applied Digital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Digital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Applied Digital 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 112.70% mean?
Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 112.70% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Applied Digital and its competitors. This is 321% above median its historical median of 26.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #59 out of 2499 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Applied Digital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Applied Digital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 112.70% is 321% above median its 10-year median of 26.80. The Software industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. Applied Digital's value of 112.70% is 1987% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #59 out of 2499 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Digital has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Digital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to INGM and GDS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #59 out of 2499 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Applied Digital in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. Applied Digital's value of 112.70% is 1987% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.80 vs. the industry median of 5.40, Applied Digital 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Software companies is 5.40, based on 2,499 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 Digital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 112.70% is 1987% 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 Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Digital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 112.70%, which is 321% above median its own 10-year median of 26.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Digital stock overvalued right now?
Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 112.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.05, compared to a current price of CHF23.67 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 112.70%, which is 321% above median its 10-year median of 26.80 and 1987% above the Software industry median of 5.40. Applied Digital's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Applied Digital (XSWX:APLD), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 112.70% as of May. 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 Digital (XSWX:APLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF23.67 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.05.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:APLD:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 112.70% (321% above median its 10-year median of 26.80)
GF Value™: CHF17.05 vs. price of CHF23.67 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1987% above the Software median (#59 of 2499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:APLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments: Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business, which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
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