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Shake Shack's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.03.
During the past 12 months, Shake Shack's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% 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 Shake Shack was 78.60% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 12.80% per year.
Shake Shack's current price is $57.10. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.03. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Shake Shack is 4.38.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Shake Shack was 12.50. The lowest was 3.81. And the median was 6.85.
Good Sign:
Shake Shack Inc stock PB Ratio (=4.38) is close to 3-year low of 4.02.
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) 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.
Shake Shack Book Value per Share Related Terms
Shake Shack Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.
SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Book Value per Share of $13.03 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors.
Is Shake Shack's Book Value per Share too high?
Shake Shack's current Book Value per Share is $13.03. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Book Value per Share compare to ARCO and BJRI?
Shake Shack's Book Value per Share of $13.03 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Restaurants 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. Shake Shack's current Book Value per Share is $13.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.02, compared to a current price of $57.10 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $13.03. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Book Value per Share is $13.03 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.10 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.02.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHAK:
Book Value per Share: $13.03
GF Value™: $122.02 vs. price of $57.10 (53.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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