Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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FRA:MFL Marudai Food Co Ltd FRA:MFL
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Price €3.48
GF Value €2.78
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What is Marudai Food Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marudai Food Co FRA:MFL 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:MFL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,441 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marudai Food Co ranks better than 72.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Marudai Food Co's current share price is €3.48. Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.86. Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

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

FRA:MFL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Marudai Food Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.61.

FRA:MFL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.31% of 1441 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:MFL: 0.72

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.

Marudai Food Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.085. 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 €4.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Marudai Food Co  (FRA:MFL) 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.


Marudai Food Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marudai Food Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marudai Food Co'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.

Marudai Food Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marudai Food Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.48 0.53 0.54 0.72

Marudai Food Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.54 0.57 0.64 0.69 0.72

FRA:MFL vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Marudai Food Co'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.


Marudai Food Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marudai Food Co 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.

Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.48/4.86
=0.72

* 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.

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

For example, Marudai Food Co'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)
=17.085/112.7000*112.7000
=17.085

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Marudai Food Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.072 98.100 26.506
201609 24.312 98.000 27.959
201612 23.585 98.400 27.012
201703 23.897 98.100 27.454
201706 23.425 98.500 26.802
201709 22.179 98.800 25.299
201712 22.555 99.400 25.573
201803 22.930 99.200 26.051
201806 23.232 99.200 26.394
201809 23.135 99.900 26.099
201812 23.412 99.700 26.465
201903 23.659 99.700 26.744
201906 24.176 99.800 27.301
201909 25.093 100.100 28.252
201912 24.857 100.500 27.874
202003 24.634 100.300 27.679
202006 23.997 99.900 27.072
202009 23.689 99.900 26.724
202012 23.742 99.300 26.946
202103 23.465 99.900 26.472
202106 22.566 99.500 25.560
202109 23.219 100.100 26.142
202112 23.338 100.100 26.276
202203 22.741 101.100 25.350
202206 20.649 101.800 22.860
202209 20.619 103.100 22.539
202212 20.724 104.100 22.436
202303 19.083 104.400 20.600
202306 18.221 105.200 19.520
202309 17.930 106.200 19.027
202312 18.362 106.800 19.376
202403 15.320 107.200 16.106
202406 15.346 108.200 15.984
202409 16.620 108.900 17.200
202412 16.947 110.700 17.253
202503 16.782 111.100 17.024
202506 16.405 111.700 16.552
202509 16.547 112.000 16.650
202512 16.679 113.000 16.635
202603 17.085 112.700 17.085

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 0.72 mean?
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 Marudai Food Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #399 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marudai Food Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Marudai Food Co's value of 0.72 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #399 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marudai Food Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marudai Food Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #399 out of 1441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Marudai Food Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Marudai Food Co's value of 0.72 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Marudai Food Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Marudai Food Co has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,441 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. Marudai Food Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 43.3% below 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 Marudai Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Marudai Food Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marudai Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.78, compared to a current price of €3.48 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 43.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Marudai Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marudai Food Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.48 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MFL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: €2.78 vs. price of €3.48 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#399 of 1441)

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


Marudai Food Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2288:JapanMFL1:Germany
Address 21-3, Midori-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka, JPN
Marudai Food Co Ltd is a food manufacturing company, which through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of hams and sausages, including bone-less hams, bacon, wiener sausages, fish hams and sausages.
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