Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: £2.99 (As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:MRC Mercantile Investment Trust (The) PLC LSE:MRC
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Price £2.77
GF Value £7.21
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) LSE:MRC +0.73% 51 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £2.99 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s adjusted book value per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.882. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £2.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Mercantile Investment Trust (The) was 9.90% per year. The lowest was 4.50% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current stock price is £ 2.765. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.99. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.92.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Mercantile Investment Trust (The) was 1.48. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.02.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The)  (LSE:MRC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.765/2.99
=0.92

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Mercantile Investment Trust (The) was 1.48. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.02.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:MRC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share /CPI of Jan. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan. 2026)
=2.882/139.4000*139.4000
=2.882

Current CPI (Jan. 2026) = 139.4000.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 2.005 101.800 2.746
201801 2.466 104.500 3.290
201901 2.213 106.400 2.899
202001 2.758 108.300 3.550
202101 2.510 109.300 3.201
202201 2.777 114.600 3.378
202301 2.361 124.800 2.637
202401 2.386 130.000 2.559
202501 2.632 135.100 2.716
202601 2.882 139.400 2.882

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £2.99 mean?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £2.99 as of Jan. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £2.99. Overall, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to BLK and BX?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £2.99 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.21, compared to a current price of £2.77 — trading 61.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £2.99. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £2.99 as of Jan. 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.77 is trading 61.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.21. GuruFocus considers Mercantile Investment Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: £2.99
  • GF Value™: £7.21 vs. price of £2.77 (61.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Business Description

Address 60 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0JP
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust managed by JP Morgan Funds Limited. It aims to achieve capital growth through investing in a diversified portfolio of UK medium and smaller companies. The trust's investment portfolio consists of securities of companies from various sectors such as Consumer Services, Financials, Industrial, Technology, Health Care, Basic Materials, Telecommunications, Utilities, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas.
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