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Ems-Chemie Holding AGXSWX:EMSN -0.58%75 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EMSN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF580.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks worse than 66.69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG was 8.00% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:EMSN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ems-Chemie Holding 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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 0.70% mean?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1039 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.90. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.20. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 0.70% is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1039 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1039 out of 1558 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.20. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 0.70% is 83.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Ems-Chemie Holding 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 4.20, based on 1,558 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 0.70% is 83.3% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF580.97, compared to a current price of CHF772.00 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 83.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.20. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 0.70% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF772.00 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF580.97.
GuruFocus considers Ems-Chemie Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EMSN:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 0.70% (76% below median its 10-year median of 2.90)
GF Value™: CHF580.97 vs. price of CHF772.00 (32.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Chemicals median (#1039 of 1558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EMSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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