Makita (FRA:MK2A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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FRA:MK2A Makita Corp FRA:MK2A
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Price €28.40
GF Value €27.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Makita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Makita FRA:MK2A -2.07% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:MK2A with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.21 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,203 Industrial Products companies, Makita ranks better than 55.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Makita's current share price is €28.40. Makita's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.25. Makita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.86.

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

FRA:MK2A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25   Med: 2.18   Max: 3.86
Current: 1.89

During the past years, Makita's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.86. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 2.18.

FRA:MK2A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.92% of 2203 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs FRA:MK2A: 1.89

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.

Makita's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €21.091. 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 €15.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Makita  (FRA:MK2A) 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.


Makita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Makita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Makita'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.

Makita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Makita 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 2.02 1.51 1.81 1.90 1.82

Makita Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.68 1.79 1.72 1.82 2.02

FRA:MK2A vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Makita'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.


Makita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Makita 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.40/15.25
=1.86

* 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.

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

For example, Makita'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)
=21.091/113.6000*113.6000
=21.091

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Makita Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.505 98.000 16.814
201612 14.873 98.400 17.170
201703 15.381 98.100 17.811
201706 15.160 98.500 17.484
201709 14.972 98.800 17.215
201712 15.285 99.400 17.469
201803 15.608 99.200 17.874
201806 15.672 99.200 17.947
201809 15.926 99.900 18.110
201812 16.111 99.700 18.357
201903 16.800 99.700 19.142
201906 16.903 99.800 19.240
201909 17.412 100.100 19.760
201912 17.826 100.500 20.150
202003 17.685 100.300 20.030
202006 17.490 99.900 19.889
202009 17.606 99.900 20.020
202012 18.148 99.300 20.761
202103 18.723 99.900 21.291
202106 18.629 99.500 21.269
202109 19.427 100.100 22.047
202112 20.155 100.100 22.873
202203 21.048 101.100 23.650
202206 20.435 101.800 22.804
202209 20.447 103.100 22.529
202212 19.496 104.100 21.275
202303 19.795 104.400 21.539
202306 19.634 105.200 21.202
202309 19.445 106.200 20.800
202312 19.541 106.800 20.785
202403 19.817 107.200 21.000
202406 19.913 108.200 20.907
202409 20.489 108.900 21.373
202412 21.319 110.700 21.877
202503 21.359 111.100 21.840
202506 20.637 111.700 20.988
202509 20.660 112.000 20.955
202512 20.825 113.000 20.936
202603 21.038 112.700 21.206
202606 21.091 113.600 21.091

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 1.86 mean?
Makita (FRA:MK2A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 as of Aug. 18, 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 Makita and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Makita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Makita ranks #971 out of 2203 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Makita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Makita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 3.86. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18. Makita's value of 1.86 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Makita ranks #971 out of 2203 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Makita has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Makita ranks #971 out of 2203 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Makita in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18. Makita's value of 1.86 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Makita's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Makita 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.18, based on 2,203 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. Makita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 14.7% 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 Makita and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Makita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makita (FRA:MK2A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.21, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 14.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.18. Makita's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Makita (FRA:MK2A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Aug. 18, 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 Makita (FRA:MK2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.21. GuruFocus considers Makita to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MK2A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: €27.21 vs. price of €28.40 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Industrial Products median (#971 of 2203)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MK2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Makita Business Description

Address 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Anjo, JPN, 446-8502
Makita manufactures and sells professional-grade power tools, outdoor power equipment, and other tools, such as lithium-ion battery-powered drills, impact drivers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers. The company was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company in Nagoya, Japan, and later became a power tools manufacturer, since marketing its first portable electrical planer in Japan in 1958. The company has over 90% of overall product volume manufactured in overseas factories, especially about 60% of its product volume is manufactured in China. Its headquarters are currently in Anjo, Japan.
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