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Hudaco Industries's book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R126.71.
During the past 12 months, Hudaco Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% 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 Hudaco Industries was 17.30% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 10.35% per year.
Hudaco Industries's current price is R192.26. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R126.71. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Hudaco Industries is 1.49.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Hudaco Industries was 2.34. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.54.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) 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.
Hudaco Industries Book Value per Share Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Book Value per Share of R126.71 as of May. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Book Value per Share too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Book Value per Share is R126.71. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Book Value per Share compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Book Value per Share of R126.71 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Book Value per Share is R126.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.00, compared to a current price of R192.26 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R126.71. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Book Value per Share is R126.71 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R192.26 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.00.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Book Value per Share: R126.71
GF Value™: R198.00 vs. price of R192.26 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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