Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Matrix Service Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Matrix Service Co FRA:MX2 +0.96% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:MX2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, Matrix Service Co ranks better than 53.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Matrix Service Co's current share price is €10.50. Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.76. Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

FRA:MX2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 1.01   Max: 2.65
Current: 1.06

During the past years, Matrix Service Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.01.

FRA:MX2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.85% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:MX2: 1.06

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.

Matrix Service Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.287. 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 €9.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Matrix Service Co  (FRA:MX2) 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.


Matrix Service Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Matrix Service Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matrix Service 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.

Matrix Service Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Matrix Service Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Matrix Service Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:MX2 vs PHOE, ESOA, MCDIF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Matrix Service 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.


Matrix Service Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Matrix Service 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.

Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.50/9.76
=1.08

* 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.

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

For example, Matrix Service 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)
=4.287/330.2130*330.2130
=4.287

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Matrix Service Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.720 241.018 14.687
201609 10.940 241.428 14.963
201612 11.802 241.432 16.142
201703 11.258 243.801 15.248
201706 10.767 244.955 14.515
201709 10.310 246.819 13.793
201712 10.576 246.524 14.166
201803 10.038 249.554 13.282
201806 10.163 251.989 13.318
201809 10.238 252.439 13.392
201812 10.622 251.233 13.961
201903 11.097 254.202 14.415
201906 11.619 256.143 14.979
201909 11.962 256.759 15.384
201912 10.892 256.974 13.996
202003 10.786 258.115 13.799
202006 10.458 257.797 13.396
202009 9.819 260.280 12.457
202012 9.438 260.474 11.965
202103 9.308 264.877 11.604
202106 8.927 271.696 10.850
202109 8.542 274.310 10.283
202112 8.119 278.802 9.616
202203 7.216 287.504 8.288
202206 8.040 296.311 8.960
202209 8.290 296.808 9.223
202212 6.687 296.797 7.440
202303 6.218 301.836 6.803
202306 6.193 305.109 6.703
202309 6.168 307.789 6.617
202312 6.010 306.746 6.470
202403 5.586 312.332 5.906
202406 5.585 314.175 5.870
202409 5.119 315.301 5.361
202412 5.257 315.605 5.500
202503 5.050 319.799 5.214
202506 4.482 322.561 4.588
202509 4.136 324.800 4.205
202512 4.177 324.054 4.256
202603 4.287 330.213 4.287

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 1.08 mean?
Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 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 Matrix Service Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #629 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Matrix Service Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.65. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Matrix Service Co's value of 1.08 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #629 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Matrix Service Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix Service Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PHOE and ESOA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #629 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Matrix Service Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Matrix Service Co's value of 1.08 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Matrix Service Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Matrix Service 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,363 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. Matrix Service Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 7.7% 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 Matrix Service Co and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Matrix Service Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.69, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 7.7% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. Matrix Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 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 Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Service Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.69.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MX2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.01)
  • GF Value™: €10.69 vs. price of €10.50 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.7% below the Construction median (#629 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MX2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matrix Service Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MTRX:USA
Address 15 East 5th Street, Suite 1100, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74103
Matrix Service Co provides engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and repair services prominently to the energy and industrial markets. The company operates through three main segments: Storage and Terminal Solutions, Utility and Power Infrastructure, and Process and Industrial Facilities. These segments cover services like building and maintaining storage tanks and terminals, supporting power delivery and new power generation projects including renewables, as well as plant maintenance and turnarounds for refining and petrochemical industries. Matrix generates revenue by delivering these services to clients in oil, gas, power, and petrochemical sectors across North America and internationally.
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