Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 80% Below Median

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LSE:MSLH Marshalls PLC LSE:MSLH
66 GF Score
Price £1.54
GF Value £2.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Marshalls Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marshalls LSE:MSLH +1.66% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSLH with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Marshalls ranks better than 64.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Marshalls's current share price is £1.535. Marshalls's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £2.17. Marshalls's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.71.

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

LSE:MSLH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 3.58   Max: 7.82
Current: 0.7

During the past 13 years, Marshalls's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.82. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 3.58.

LSE:MSLH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.49% of 321 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1 vs LSE:MSLH: 0.70

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.

Marshalls's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £2.593. 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 £2.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Marshalls  (LSE:MSLH) 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.


Marshalls Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marshalls Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marshalls'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.

Marshalls Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marshalls 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 5.33 1.74 1.58 1.49 0.83

Marshalls Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.58 0.00 1.49 0.00 0.83

LSE:MSLH vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Marshalls'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.


Marshalls Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Marshalls's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marshalls 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.535/2.17
=0.71

* 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.

Marshalls's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Marshalls's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=2.593/139.9000*139.9000
=2.593

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Marshalls Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.093 102.200 1.496
201712 1.195 105.000 1.592
201812 1.340 107.100 1.750
201912 1.487 108.500 1.917
202012 1.443 109.400 1.845
202112 1.724 114.700 2.103
202212 2.636 125.300 2.943
202312 2.536 130.500 2.719
202412 2.615 135.100 2.708
202512 2.593 139.900 2.593

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 0.71 mean?
Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 as of Jul. 28, 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 Marshalls and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Marshalls' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #114 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Marshalls' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marshalls' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 7.82. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Marshalls' value of 0.71 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #114 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marshalls has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshalls' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #114 out of 321 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Marshalls in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Marshalls' value of 0.71 is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Marshalls' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 7.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Marshalls 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.00, based on 321 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. Marshalls's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 29% 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 Marshalls and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshalls's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshalls stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.51, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 29% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.00. Marshalls' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Marshalls (LSE:MSLH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Jul. 28, 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 Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshalls stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.51. GuruFocus considers Marshalls to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MSLH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (80% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
  • GF Value™: £2.51 vs. price of £1.54 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29% below the Building Materials median (#114 of 321)

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


Marshalls Business Description

Other Exchanges MSLHl:UK1QG:Germany
Address Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, GBR, HX5 9HT
Marshalls PLC manufactures landscape building and roofing products, which it sells to customers in both public sector/commercial and domestic end markets. The focus in the public sector and commercial business is on products for architects, local authorities, and contractors, for use in projects such as creating street furniture, paving, and water management. Domestic market customers range from do-it-yourselfers to professional landscapers, driveway installers, and garden designers. It supplies products like Concrete tiles, Clay tiles, Walling, and Concrete bricks, among others. The company has three reporting segments: Landscape Products, which generates key revenue; Building Products; and Roofing Products. It operates manufacturing sites and quarries throughout the United Kingdom.
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