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McGrath RentCorpFRA:MG8 +0.99%83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.29 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:MG8 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.23. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Business Services companies, McGrath RentCorp ranks worse than 76.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MG8'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14 Med: 3.51 Max: 4.69
Current: 3.31
During the past years, McGrath RentCorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.69. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 3.51.
FRA:MG8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 76.98% of 721
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs FRA:MG8: 3.31
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.
McGrath RentCorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.258. 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 €31.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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McGrath RentCorp (FRA:MG8) 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.
McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McGrath RentCorp'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.
McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:MG8 vs CTOS, VSTS, LIME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, McGrath RentCorp'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.
McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
McGrath RentCorp 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.
McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 3.29 mean?
McGrath RentCorp (FRA:MG8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.29 as of Aug. 12, 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #555 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.29 is near median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 4.69. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's value of 3.29 is 110.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #555 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McGrath RentCorp has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTOS and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #555 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places McGrath RentCorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's value of 3.29 is 110.9% above this benchmark. Historically, McGrath RentCorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 4.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 1.56, McGrath RentCorp 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 721 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. McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.29 is 110.9% 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McGrath RentCorp stock overvalued right now?
McGrath RentCorp (FRA:MG8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.23, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 110.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 McGrath RentCorp (FRA:MG8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.29 as of Aug. 12, 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 McGrath RentCorp (FRA:MG8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.23.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MG8:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.29 (near median its 10-year median of 3.51)
GF Value™: €99.23 vs. price of €102.00 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.9% above the Business Services median (#555 of 721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MG8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.
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