Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 2.30% (As of Jun. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XSWX:GLKBN Glarner Kantonalbank XSWX:GLKBN
55 GF Score
Price CHF25.60
GF Value CHF23.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Glarner Kantonalbank 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Glarner Kantonalbank XSWX:GLKBN 55 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GLKBN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF23.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,488 Banks companies, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks worse than 85.08% on this metric.

Glarner Kantonalbank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF32.96.

During the past 12 months, Glarner Kantonalbank's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% 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 Glarner Kantonalbank was 25.70% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.


Glarner Kantonalbank  (XSWX:GLKBN) 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.


Glarner Kantonalbank 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:GLKBN vs USB, PNC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Glarner Kantonalbank'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.


Glarner Kantonalbank 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Glarner Kantonalbank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Glarner Kantonalbank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Glarner Kantonalbank 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 2.30% mean?
Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.30% 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 Glarner Kantonalbank and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #1266 out of 1488 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Glarner Kantonalbank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Glarner Kantonalbank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.30% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. The Banks industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Glarner Kantonalbank's value of 2.30% is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #1266 out of 1488 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Glarner Kantonalbank has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glarner Kantonalbank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #1266 out of 1488 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Glarner Kantonalbank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. Glarner Kantonalbank's value of 2.30% is 73.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Glarner Kantonalbank 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 Banks company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Banks companies is 8.80, based on 1,488 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. Glarner Kantonalbank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.30% is 73.9% 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 Glarner Kantonalbank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glarner Kantonalbank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glarner Kantonalbank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF23.28, compared to a current price of CHF25.60 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 73.9% below the Banks industry median of 8.80. Glarner Kantonalbank's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.30% 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 Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glarner Kantonalbank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF25.60 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF23.28. GuruFocus considers Glarner Kantonalbank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GLKBN:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 2.30% (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: CHF23.28 vs. price of CHF25.60 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.9% below the Banks median (#1266 of 1488)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GLKBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Glarner Kantonalbank Business Description

Other Exchanges GLKBNz:UK0QV3:UKGLR:Germany
Address Hauptstrasse 21, PO Box 365, Glarus, CHE, 8750
Glarner Kantonalbank provides banking and financial services. Its services includes e-banking, private, savings, and investment banking services. It focuses on the mortgage and savings business as well as the asset management and investment business. The Bank provides its services to customers in the Canton of Glarus and in the neighboring economic area.
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