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During the past 12 months, Applied Industrial Technologies's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% 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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Applied Industrial Technologies was 22.00% per year. The lowest was -2.20% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Applied Industrial Technologies was 6.73. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 3.63.
Warning Sign:
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc stock PB Ratio (=6.7) is close to 10-year high of 6.73.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Applied Industrial Technologies Book Value per Share Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Applied Industrial Technologies Book Value per Share Chart
FRA:AT4 vs QXO, CNM, WSO: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 Industrial Technologies PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a Book Value per Share of €43.42 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' Book Value per Share too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current Book Value per Share is €43.42. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' Book Value per Share compare to QXO and CNM?
Applied Industrial Technologies' Book Value per Share of €43.42 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Book Value per Share is €43.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €218.12, compared to a current price of €284.80 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €43.42. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current Book Value per Share is €43.42 as of Mar. 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 Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €284.80 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €218.12.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
Book Value per Share: €43.42
GF Value™: €218.12 vs. price of €284.80 (30.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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