Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: NZ$15.16 (As of Mar. 2026)


NZSE:MFT Mainfreight Ltd NZSE:MFT
94 GF Score
Price NZ$64.29
GF Value NZ$70.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mainfreight Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Mainfreight NZSE:MFT +0.96% 94 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is NZ$15.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:MFT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$70.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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.

Mainfreight's adjusted book value per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$21.254. 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 NZ$15.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Mainfreight's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.50% 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 Mainfreight was 24.90% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 15.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-06), Mainfreight's current stock price is NZ$ 64.29. Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$15.16. Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 4.24.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Mainfreight was 13.88. The lowest was 3.69. And the median was 6.37.


Mainfreight  (NZSE:MFT) 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.

Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.29/15.16
=4.24

* 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 Mainfreight was 13.88. The lowest was 3.69. And the median was 6.37.


Be Aware

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


Mainfreight Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Mainfreight Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mainfreight'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.

Mainfreight Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Mainfreight Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.38 10.15 11.82 13.42 15.16

Mainfreight Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.82 0.00 13.42 0.00 15.16

NZSE:MFT vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Mainfreight'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.


Mainfreight Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mainfreight 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, Mainfreight's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.254/136.8867*136.8867
=21.254

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 136.8867.

Mainfreight Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 6.411 102.231 8.584
201803 7.075 103.355 9.370
201903 8.325 104.889 10.865
202003 9.596 107.547 12.214
202103 11.073 109.182 13.883
202203 14.193 116.747 16.641
202303 17.148 124.517 18.852
202403 18.417 129.526 19.464
202503 19.814 132.798 20.424
202603 21.254 136.887 21.254

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 NZ$15.16 mean?
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of NZ$15.16 as of Mar. 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 Mainfreight and its competitors.
Is Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Mainfreight's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is NZ$15.16. Overall, Mainfreight has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to UPS and FDX?
Mainfreight's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of NZ$15.16 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Transportation 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 Mainfreight and its competitors. Mainfreight's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is NZ$15.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainfreight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$70.95, compared to a current price of NZ$64.29 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is NZ$15.16. Mainfreight's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is NZ$15.16 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 Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$64.29 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$70.95. GuruFocus considers Mainfreight to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:MFT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: NZ$15.16
  • GF Value™: NZ$70.95 vs. price of NZ$64.29 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mainfreight Business Description

Other Exchanges MFGHF:USA
Address 2 Railway Lane, Otahuhu, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1062
Mainfreight Ltd is in the supply chain logistics business. It provides the full spectrum of warehousing, Transport, and international air and ocean freight services. Geographically, it operates businesses in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, The Americas, Asia, and others.
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