TriMas (FRA:MQ1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:MQ1 TriMas Corp FRA:MQ1
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Price €33.60
GF Value €20.16
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What is TriMas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

TriMas FRA:MQ1 -1.75% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:MQ1 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Packaging & Containers companies, TriMas ranks worse than 69.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), TriMas's current share price is €33.60. TriMas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.12. TriMas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.08.

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

FRA:MQ1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 2.25   Max: 3.51
Current: 2.07

During the past years, TriMas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.25.

FRA:MQ1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.9% of 309 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:MQ1: 2.07

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.

TriMas's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.907. 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 €16.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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TriMas  (FRA:MQ1) 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.


TriMas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


TriMas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TriMas'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.

TriMas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

TriMas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.67 1.80 1.57 1.48 2.08

TriMas 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 1.69 2.27 2.08 2.00 2.41

FRA:MQ1 vs OI, MYE, KRT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, TriMas'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.


TriMas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TriMas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TriMas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.60/16.12
=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.

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

For example, TriMas'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)
=34.907/333.9520*333.9520
=34.907

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

TriMas Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.103 241.428 15.358
201612 10.407 241.432 14.395
201703 10.433 243.801 14.291
201706 10.287 244.955 14.024
201709 10.037 246.819 13.580
201712 10.054 246.524 13.620
201803 9.991 249.554 13.370
201806 10.930 251.989 14.485
201809 11.356 252.439 15.023
201812 11.979 251.233 15.923
201903 12.408 254.202 16.301
201906 12.663 256.143 16.510
201909 13.342 256.759 17.353
201912 14.086 256.974 18.306
202003 14.082 258.115 18.219
202006 13.495 257.797 17.482
202009 10.936 260.280 14.031
202012 11.123 260.474 14.261
202103 11.589 264.877 14.611
202106 11.544 271.696 14.189
202109 12.188 274.310 14.838
202112 13.033 278.802 15.611
202203 13.503 287.504 15.684
202206 14.190 296.311 15.993
202209 15.266 296.808 17.176
202212 14.747 296.797 16.593
202303 14.598 301.836 16.151
202306 14.760 305.109 16.155
202309 15.270 307.789 16.568
202312 15.200 306.746 16.548
202403 15.186 312.332 16.237
202406 15.445 314.175 16.417
202409 15.165 315.301 16.062
202412 15.706 315.605 16.619
202503 15.599 319.799 16.289
202506 15.260 322.561 15.799
202509 15.199 324.800 15.627
202512 16.013 324.054 16.502
202603 34.513 330.213 34.904
202606 34.907 333.952 34.907

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?
TriMas (FRA:MQ1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Aug. 14, 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 TriMas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, TriMas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, TriMas ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is TriMas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
TriMas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is near median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. TriMas' value of 2.08 is 77.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TriMas ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TriMas has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TriMas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OI and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, TriMas ranks #216 out of 309 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places TriMas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. TriMas' value of 2.08 is 77.8% above this benchmark. Historically, TriMas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 1.17, TriMas 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 309 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. TriMas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 77.8% 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 TriMas and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TriMas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TriMas stock overvalued right now?
TriMas (FRA:MQ1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.16, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 77.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. TriMas' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 TriMas (FRA:MQ1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Aug. 14, 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 TriMas (FRA:MQ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TriMas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.16.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MQ1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (near median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: €20.16 vs. price of €33.60 (66.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#216 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MQ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TriMas Business Description

Other Exchanges TRS:USA
Address 38505 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA, 48304
TriMas Corp designs, develops and manufactures a diverse set of products for the consumer products, and industrial markets . The company operates through two segments namely: The packaging segment manufactures and distributes closure and dispensing systems. The specialty product segment manufactures and distributes steel cylinders, wellhead engines, compression systems, industrial sealing, and fasteners. The packaging segment generates majority of its revenue.
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