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SafranXSWX:SAF 93 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 8.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF252.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 62.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Safran's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% 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 Safran was 28.00% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
Safran (XSWX:SAF) 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.
Safran 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:SAF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
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 13.20% mean?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.20% 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 Safran and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #117 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Safran's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Safran's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.20% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.10. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.90. Safran's value of 13.20% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #117 out of 310 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #117 out of 310 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Safran in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.90. Safran's value of 13.20% is 67.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Safran 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.90, based on 310 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. Safran's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.20% is 67.1% 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.20%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 13.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF252.53, compared to a current price of CHF292.50 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.20%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 67.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 7.90. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 13.20% 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF292.50 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF252.53.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 13.20% (63% above median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: CHF252.53 vs. price of CHF292.50 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#117 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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