JBT Marel (FRA:JBT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.43 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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FRA:JBT JBT Marel Corp FRA:JBT
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GF Value €127.13
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What is JBT Marel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JBT Marel FRA:JBT -0.96% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.43 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €127.13. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,242 Industrial Products companies, JBT Marel ranks worse than 65.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), JBT Marel's current share price is €103.00. JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €30.06. JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.43.

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

FRA:JBT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39   Med: 11.26   Max: 24.96
Current: 3.39

During the past years, JBT Marel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 24.96. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 11.26.

FRA:JBT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.39% of 2242 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs FRA:JBT: 3.39

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.

JBT Marel's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €74.362. 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 €30.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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JBT Marel  (FRA:JBT) 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.


JBT Marel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JBT Marel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JBT Marel'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.

JBT Marel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JBT Marel Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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JBT Marel Quarterly Data
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FRA:JBT vs NPO, GTES, MIDD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, JBT Marel'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.


JBT Marel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JBT Marel 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.

JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.00/30.06
=3.43

* 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.

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

For example, JBT Marel'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)
=74.362/333.9520*333.9520
=74.362

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

JBT Marel Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.167 241.428 7.147
201612 5.849 241.432 8.090
201703 11.126 243.801 15.240
201706 11.334 244.955 15.452
201709 11.436 246.819 15.473
201712 11.825 246.524 16.019
201803 10.761 249.554 14.400
201806 11.121 251.989 14.738
201809 11.725 252.439 15.511
201812 12.741 251.233 16.936
201903 13.375 254.202 17.571
201906 13.975 256.143 18.220
201909 15.018 256.759 19.533
201912 16.186 256.974 21.035
202003 16.310 258.115 21.102
202006 16.698 257.797 21.631
202009 16.360 260.280 20.991
202012 16.505 260.474 21.161
202103 17.793 264.877 22.433
202106 17.916 271.696 22.021
202109 18.925 274.310 23.040
202112 20.898 278.802 25.032
202203 22.396 287.504 26.014
202206 23.450 296.311 26.429
202209 25.559 296.808 28.758
202212 26.874 296.797 30.238
202303 26.153 301.836 28.936
202306 26.707 305.109 29.232
202309 40.411 307.789 43.846
202312 42.948 306.746 46.757
202403 43.098 312.332 46.081
202406 44.314 314.175 47.104
202409 44.853 315.301 47.506
202412 46.310 315.605 49.002
202503 73.113 319.799 76.349
202506 72.985 322.561 75.562
202509 72.474 324.800 74.516
202512 73.346 324.054 75.586
202603 74.501 330.213 75.345
202606 74.362 333.952 74.362

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 3.43 mean?
JBT Marel (FRA:JBT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.43 as of Aug. 10, 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 11.26. Over the past decade, JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 24.96. According to the industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1466 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JBT Marel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.43 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 24.96. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. JBT Marel's value of 3.43 is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1466 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NPO and GTES?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JBT Marel ranks #1466 out of 2242 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JBT Marel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. JBT Marel's value of 3.43 is 56.3% above this benchmark. Historically, JBT Marel's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.39 to 24.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 2.20, JBT Marel 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.20, based on 2,242 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. JBT Marel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.43 is 56.3% 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBT Marel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.43, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
JBT Marel (FRA:JBT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €127.13, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.43, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 56.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.20. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JBT Marel (FRA:JBT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.43 as of Aug. 10, 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 JBT Marel (FRA:JBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €127.13.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JBT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.43 (70% below median its 10-year median of 11.26)
  • GF Value™: €127.13 vs. price of €103.00 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1466 of 2242)

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


JBT Marel Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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