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During the past 12 months, International Business Machines's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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 International Business Machines was 19.90% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) 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.
International Business Machines 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:IBM vs ACN, FISV, CTSH: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines'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.
International Business Machines 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, International Business Machines's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Business Machines's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
International Business Machines 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 12.90% mean?
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. This is 239% above median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #781 out of 2499 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is International Business Machines' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
International Business Machines' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% is 239% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. The Software industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. International Business Machines' value of 12.90% is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #781 out of 2499 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ACN and FISV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #781 out of 2499 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts International Business Machines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.40. International Business Machines' value of 12.90% is 138.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 5.40, International Business Machines 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. International Business Machines's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% is 138.9% 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 International Business Machines 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. International Business Machines's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 239% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF194.52, compared to a current price of CHF189.32 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 239% above median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 138.9% above the Software industry median of 5.40. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90% 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 International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF189.32 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF194.52.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IBM:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 12.90% (239% above median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: CHF194.52 vs. price of CHF189.32 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.9% above the Software median (#781 of 2499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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