Meridian (FRA:M7X) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:M7X Meridian Corp FRA:M7X
63 GF Score
Price €16.40
GF Value €13.28
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What is Meridian Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meridian FRA:M7X 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:M7X with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Meridian ranks worse than 57.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Meridian's current share price is €16.40. Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.93. Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

FRA:M7X' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 1.44   Max: 1.55
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Meridian's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.44.

FRA:M7X's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.73% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs FRA:M7X: 1.41

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.

Meridian's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.909. 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 €11.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Meridian  (FRA:M7X) 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.


Meridian Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meridian Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian'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.

Meridian Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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FRA:M7X vs FBLA, CMTV, PEBK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Meridian'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.


Meridian Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meridian 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.40/11.93
=1.37

* 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.

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

For example, Meridian'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)
=14.909/333.9520*333.9520
=14.909

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Meridian Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 4.483 241.432 6.201
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 4.295 244.955 5.855
201709 4.125 246.819 5.581
201712 6.699 246.524 9.075
201803 6.493 249.554 8.689
201806 6.980 251.989 9.250
201809 7.157 252.439 9.468
201812 7.515 251.233 9.989
201903 7.735 254.202 10.162
201906 7.900 256.143 10.300
201909 8.345 256.759 10.854
201912 8.476 256.974 11.015
202003 8.764 258.115 11.339
202006 9.144 257.797 11.845
202009 9.129 260.280 11.713
202012 9.487 260.474 12.163
202103 9.773 264.877 12.322
202106 10.278 271.696 12.633
202109 11.024 274.310 13.421
202112 11.980 278.802 14.350
202203 11.680 287.504 13.567
202206 12.229 296.311 13.782
202209 13.061 296.808 14.696
202212 12.620 296.797 14.200
202303 12.789 301.836 14.150
202306 12.713 305.109 13.915
202309 13.003 307.789 14.108
202312 12.958 306.746 14.107
202403 13.154 312.332 14.065
202406 13.480 314.175 14.329
202409 13.436 315.301 14.231
202412 14.573 315.605 15.420
202503 14.227 319.799 14.857
202506 13.662 322.561 14.144
202509 13.910 324.800 14.302
202512 14.589 324.054 15.035
202603 14.749 330.213 14.916
202606 14.909 333.952 14.909

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 1.37 mean?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Aug. 31, 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 Meridian and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #736 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meridian's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is near median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 1.55. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Meridian's value of 1.37 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meridian ranks #736 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meridian has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FBLA and CMTV?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Meridian ranks #736 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Meridian in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Meridian's value of 1.37 is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, Meridian's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Meridian 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Meridian's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 7% 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 Meridian and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meridian's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian stock overvalued right now?
Meridian (FRA:M7X) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.28, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 7% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Meridian's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Meridian (FRA:M7X), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Aug. 31, 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 Meridian (FRA:M7X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M7X:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (near median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: €13.28 vs. price of €16.40 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% above the Banks median (#736 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M7X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meridian Business Description

Other Exchanges MRBK:USA
Address 9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355
Meridian Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States. Through its banking subsidiary, it operates as a full-service, state-chartered commercial bank providing personal and business lending and deposit services. It operates in three reportable segments, including Bank, Wealth, and Mortgage. Meridian generates maximum revenue from the Bank segment, which consists of commercial and retail banking. It generates interest income from its lending (including leasing) and investing activities and is dependent on the gathering of lower-cost deposits from its branch network or borrowed funds from other sources for funding its loans. Geographically, it operates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as in the Central Maryland market and southwest Florida, U.S.
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