MATV (Mativ Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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MATV Mativ Holdings Inc MATV
68 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mativ Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mativ Holdings MATV -1.09% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates MATV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,099 Chemicals companies, Mativ Holdings ranks better than 86.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Mativ Holdings's current share price is $11.81. Mativ Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.93. Mativ Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

MATV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 1.6   Max: 3.07
Current: 0.57

During the past years, Mativ Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.07. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.60.

MATV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.81% of 1099 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs MATV: 0.57

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.

Mativ Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.539. 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 $20.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mativ Holdings  (NYSE:MATV) 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.


Mativ Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mativ Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mativ Holdings'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.

Mativ Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mativ Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mativ Holdings 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 0.32 0.53 0.58 0.41 0.36

MATV vs LWLG, KOP, GEVO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mativ Holdings'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.


Mativ Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Mativ Holdings 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.

Mativ Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.81/20.93
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Mativ Holdings'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)
=8.539/333.9520*333.9520
=8.539

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mativ Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.196 241.428 23.786
201612 16.642 241.432 23.019
201703 16.868 243.801 23.105
201706 17.739 244.955 24.184
201709 18.531 246.819 25.073
201712 17.801 246.524 24.114
201803 18.269 249.554 24.447
201806 17.639 251.989 23.376
201809 18.483 252.439 24.451
201812 18.131 251.233 24.101
201903 18.197 254.202 23.906
201906 18.534 256.143 24.164
201909 18.604 256.759 24.197
201912 19.345 256.974 25.140
202003 18.979 258.115 24.555
202006 19.378 257.797 25.102
202009 20.066 260.280 25.746
202012 20.737 260.474 26.587
202103 20.788 264.877 26.209
202106 20.779 271.696 25.540
202109 20.209 274.310 24.603
202112 21.692 278.802 25.983
202203 22.122 287.504 25.696
202206 21.755 296.311 24.519
202209 20.617 296.808 23.197
202212 21.469 296.797 24.157
202303 21.109 301.836 23.355
202306 20.951 305.109 22.932
202309 12.359 307.789 13.410
202312 17.508 306.746 19.061
202403 16.698 312.332 17.854
202406 16.530 314.175 17.571
202409 16.240 315.301 17.201
202412 15.800 315.605 16.718
202503 7.846 319.799 8.193
202506 7.623 322.561 7.892
202509 7.268 324.800 7.473
202512 9.120 324.054 9.399
202603 8.570 330.213 8.667
202606 8.539 333.952 8.539

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 0.56 mean?
Mativ Holdings (MATV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Sep. 15, 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 Mativ Holdings and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Mativ Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #145 out of 1099 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Mativ Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mativ Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 3.07. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Mativ Holdings' value of 0.56 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #145 out of 1099 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mativ Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mativ Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LWLG and KOP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #145 out of 1099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mativ Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Mativ Holdings' value of 0.56 is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mativ Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Mativ Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,099 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. Mativ Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 66.5% 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 Mativ Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mativ Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mativ Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mativ Holdings (MATV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.13, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 66.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Mativ Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Mativ Holdings (MATV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 15, 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 Mativ Holdings (MATV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mativ Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.13. GuruFocus considers Mativ Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MATV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: $12.13 vs. price of $11.81 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.5% below the Chemicals median (#145 of 1099)

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


Mativ Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges MH2:Germany
Address 100 Kimball Pl, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA, USA, 30009
Mativ Holdings Inc is a leader in specialty materials, solving its customers' complex challenges by engineering bold, inventive solutions that connect, protect, and purify the world. The company operates in two segments, namely Filtration & advanced Materials, focused on filtration media and components, developed films, coating and converting solutions, and extruded mesh products, and (2) Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions (SAS), focused on tapes, labels, liners, specialty paper, packaging, and healthcare solutions.
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