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Macfarlane Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.77.
During the past 12 months, Macfarlane Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% 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 Macfarlane Group was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -26.80% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.
Macfarlane Group's current price is £0.65. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.77. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Macfarlane Group is 0.85.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Macfarlane Group was 3.09. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 2.00.
Good Sign:
Macfarlane Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.85) is close to 10-year low of 0.81.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Book Value per Share of £0.77 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors.
Is Macfarlane Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Book Value per Share is £0.77. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Book Value per Share compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's Book Value per Share of £0.77 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current Book Value per Share is £0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £0.77. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Book Value per Share is £0.77 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Book Value per Share: £0.77
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (44.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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