Matson (FRA:68M) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.79 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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FRA:68M Matson Inc FRA:68M
82 GF Score
Price €184.00
GF Value €123.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Matson FRA:68M -0.54% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.79 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:68M with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Transportation companies, Matson ranks worse than 89.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Matson's current share price is €184.00. Matson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.41. Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.79.

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

FRA:68M' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 2.98   Max: 7.53
Current: 4.47

During the past years, Matson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.53. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.98.

FRA:68M's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.07% of 741 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:68M: 4.47

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.

Matson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.034. 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 €38.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Matson  (FRA:68M) 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.


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matson'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.

Matson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Matson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Matson Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:68M vs KEX, SBLK, ZIM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Matson'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.


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Matson 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=184.00/38.41
=4.79

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=78.034/330.2130*330.2130
=78.034

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Matson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.000 241.018 12.331
201609 9.551 241.428 13.063
201612 10.936 241.432 14.957
201703 10.108 243.801 13.691
201706 9.821 244.955 13.239
201709 10.250 246.819 13.713
201712 13.464 246.524 18.035
201803 12.975 249.554 17.169
201806 14.024 251.989 18.377
201809 14.925 252.439 19.523
201812 15.548 251.233 20.436
201903 15.767 254.202 20.482
201906 15.802 256.143 20.372
201909 16.897 256.759 21.731
201912 16.903 256.974 21.720
202003 16.825 258.115 21.525
202006 16.811 257.797 21.533
202009 17.576 260.280 22.298
202012 18.289 260.474 23.186
202103 19.898 264.877 24.806
202106 22.398 271.696 27.222
202109 27.195 274.310 32.737
202112 35.991 278.802 42.628
202203 42.794 287.504 49.151
202206 51.779 296.311 57.703
202209 61.449 296.808 68.365
202212 59.732 296.797 66.457
202303 59.137 301.836 64.697
202306 59.896 305.109 64.824
202309 64.111 307.789 68.782
202312 63.995 306.746 68.891
202403 63.916 312.332 67.575
202406 66.357 314.175 69.744
202409 69.364 315.301 72.645
202412 76.747 315.605 80.299
202503 74.612 319.799 77.042
202506 71.402 322.561 73.096
202509 73.486 324.800 74.711
202512 77.506 324.054 78.979
202603 78.034 330.213 78.034

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 4.79 mean?
Matson (FRA:68M) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.79 as of Jul. 28, 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 Matson and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #660 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.79 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 7.53. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Matson's value of 4.79 is 277.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matson ranks #660 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matson has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KEX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #660 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Matson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Matson's value of 4.79 is 277.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Matson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 7.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Matson 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 741 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. Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.79 is 277.2% 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 Matson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.79, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson (FRA:68M) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.81, compared to a current price of €184.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.79, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 277.2% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Matson's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Matson (FRA:68M), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.79 as of Jul. 28, 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 Matson (FRA:68M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €184.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €123.81. GuruFocus considers Matson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:68M:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.79 (61% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: €123.81 vs. price of €184.00 (48.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 277.2% above the Transportation median (#660 of 741)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:68M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matson Business Description

Other Exchanges MATX:USA68M:Germany
Address 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96819
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The company has two reportable business segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation segment provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific. The Logistics segment offers long-haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
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