Marcus (FRA:3L1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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What is Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marcus FRA:3L1 -0.76% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:3L1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.00. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Media - Diversified companies, Marcus ranks worse than 67.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Marcus's current share price is €26.00. Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.39. Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3L1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 1.07   Max: 3.15
Current: 1.63

During the past years, Marcus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.07.

FRA:3L1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.81% of 702 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs FRA:3L1: 1.63

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.

Marcus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.883. 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 €16.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Marcus  (FRA:3L1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marcus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 0.83 0.81 1.18 0.84

Marcus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.91 0.83 0.84 0.92 1.24

FRA:3L1 vs ANGX, RSVR, HUYA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Marcus'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.


Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marcus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.00/16.39
=1.59

* 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.

Marcus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marcus's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.883/333.9520*333.9520
=12.883

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Marcus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.367 241.428 17.106
201612 13.365 241.432 18.487
201703 13.410 243.801 18.369
201706 13.013 244.955 17.741
201709 12.515 246.819 16.933
201712 13.501 246.524 18.289
201803 13.029 249.554 17.435
201806 14.252 251.989 18.888
201809 14.610 252.439 19.328
201812 15.193 251.233 20.195
201903 17.136 254.202 22.512
201906 17.530 256.143 22.855
201909 18.279 256.759 23.774
201912 18.073 256.974 23.487
202003 17.441 258.115 22.565
202006 16.379 257.797 21.217
202009 14.730 260.280 18.899
202012 13.197 260.474 16.920
202103 12.252 264.877 15.447
202106 11.560 271.696 14.209
202109 11.965 274.310 14.566
202112 12.774 278.802 15.301
202203 12.690 287.504 14.740
202206 13.598 296.311 15.325
202209 14.657 296.808 16.491
202212 13.655 296.797 15.364
202303 13.215 301.836 14.621
202306 13.445 305.109 14.716
202309 13.980 307.789 15.168
202312 13.620 306.746 14.828
202403 13.142 312.332 14.052
202406 12.977 314.175 13.794
202409 13.231 315.301 14.014
202412 14.041 315.605 14.857
202503 13.057 319.799 13.635
202506 12.417 322.561 12.855
202509 12.603 324.800 12.958
202512 12.748 324.054 13.137
202603 12.425 330.213 12.566
202606 12.883 333.952 12.883

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 mean?
Marcus (FRA:3L1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #476 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marcus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Marcus' value of 1.59 is 67.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marcus ranks #476 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marcus has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marcus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ANGX and RSVR?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #476 out of 702 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marcus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Marcus' value of 1.59 is 67.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Marcus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Marcus has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.95, based on 702 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marcus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 67.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marcus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marcus stock overvalued right now?
Marcus (FRA:3L1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.00, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 67.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.95. Marcus' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marcus (FRA:3L1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 08, 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 Marcus (FRA:3L1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marcus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.00.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3L1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: €16.00 vs. price of €26.00 (62.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#476 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3L1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marcus Business Description

Other Exchanges MCS:USA
Address 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202-6628
Marcus Corp is engaged in two business segments, which are movie theatres and Hotels and Resorts. The movie theatres segment operates multiscreen motion picture theatres in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and others, a family entertainment center in Wisconsin and a retail center in Missouri; Hotels and Resorts segment owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska and manages full-service hotels, resorts and other properties in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Nevada, California, and North Carolina. It generates maximum revenue from the Theatres segment.
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