Mesa Laboratories (FRA:MLI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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FRA:MLI Mesa Laboratories Inc FRA:MLI
75 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €90.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mesa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mesa Laboratories FRA:MLI -2.83% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:MLI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,929 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks worse than 50.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Mesa Laboratories's current share price is €103.00. Mesa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €49.55. Mesa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.08.

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

FRA:MLI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 7.97   Max: 12.92
Current: 2.12

During the past years, Mesa Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.92. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 7.97.

FRA:MLI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.86% of 1929 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs FRA:MLI: 2.12

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.

Mesa Laboratories's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.279. 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 €49.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mesa Laboratories  (FRA:MLI) 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.


Mesa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mesa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mesa Laboratories'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.

Mesa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mesa Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mesa Laboratories 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 1.72 1.21 1.42 1.57 1.75

FRA:MLI vs VPG, ITRN, AERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa Laboratories'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.


Mesa Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mesa Laboratories 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.

Mesa Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.00/49.55
=2.08

* 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.

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

For example, Mesa Laboratories'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)
=29.279/333.9520*333.9520
=29.279

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mesa Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.862 241.428 30.240
201612 24.027 241.432 33.234
201703 24.534 243.801 33.606
201706 23.918 244.955 32.608
201709 23.358 246.819 31.604
201712 21.102 246.524 28.586
201803 21.200 249.554 28.370
201806 23.458 251.989 31.088
201809 23.778 252.439 31.456
201812 24.507 251.233 32.576
201903 25.324 254.202 33.269
201906 26.863 256.143 35.023
201909 47.669 256.759 62.000
201912 48.227 256.974 62.674
202003 45.387 258.115 58.722
202006 66.515 257.797 86.164
202009 65.108 260.280 83.537
202012 66.131 260.474 84.786
202103 66.374 264.877 83.683
202106 63.699 271.696 78.295
202109 65.002 274.310 79.135
202112 66.873 278.802 80.101
202203 67.902 287.504 78.872
202206 67.942 296.311 76.573
202209 70.835 296.808 79.700
202212 68.424 296.797 76.990
202303 68.450 301.836 75.733
202306 66.468 305.109 72.751
202309 67.383 307.789 73.111
202312 68.505 306.746 74.581
202403 24.798 312.332 26.515
202406 25.887 314.175 27.517
202409 26.839 315.301 28.427
202412 27.278 315.605 28.864
202503 27.102 319.799 28.301
202506 27.187 322.561 28.147
202509 27.591 324.800 28.368
202512 28.857 324.054 29.738
202603 29.159 330.213 29.489
202606 29.279 333.952 29.279

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 2.08 mean?
Mesa Laboratories (FRA:MLI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Sep. 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 Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 7.97. Over the past decade, Mesa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 12.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #981 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 7.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 12.92. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06. Mesa Laboratories' value of 2.08 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #981 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VPG and ITRN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #981 out of 1929 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mesa Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06. Mesa Laboratories' value of 2.08 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Laboratories' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 12.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Mesa Laboratories 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.06, based on 1,929 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. Mesa Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 1% 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 Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories (FRA:MLI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.53, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.06. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Mesa Laboratories (FRA:MLI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 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 Mesa Laboratories (FRA:MLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €90.53. GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MLI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (74% below median its 10-year median of 7.97)
  • GF Value™: €90.53 vs. price of €103.00 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% above the Hardware median (#981 of 1929)

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


Mesa Laboratories Business Description

Other Exchanges MLAB:USA
Address 12100 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228
Mesa Laboratories Inc manufactures life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions. It operates in four divisions: i) Sterilization and Disinfection Control, which manufactures and sells biological, chemical, and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning processes. ii) Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures, and sells sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools and related consumables. iii) The Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. iv) The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells, and services quality control products.
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