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Hydrofarm Holdings Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-18.49.
During the past 12 months, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -144.20% per year.
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During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hydrofarm Holdings Group was 197.00% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was 56.05% per year.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NAS:HYFM) 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Book Value per Share Chart
HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a Book Value per Share of $-18.49 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Book Value per Share is $-18.49. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Book Value per Share compare to HCAI and NMHI?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Book Value per Share of $-18.49 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Book Value per Share is $-18.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 69.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $-18.49. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current Book Value per Share is $-18.49 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 69.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HYFM:
Book Value per Share: $-18.49
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.06 (69.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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