MBWM (Mercantile Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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What is Mercantile Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mercantile Bank MBWM +0.78% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates MBWM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Mercantile Bank ranks worse than 73.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Mercantile Bank's current share price is $60.2525. Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33.87. Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

MBWM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.48   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.78

During the past years, Mercantile Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.48.

MBWM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.41% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs MBWM: 1.78

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.

Mercantile Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $43.684. 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 $33.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Mercantile Bank  (NAS:MBWM) 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.


Mercantile Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mercantile Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercantile Bank'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.

Mercantile Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mercantile Bank 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 1.43 1.26 1.43 1.48 1.49

Mercantile Bank 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 1.48 1.41 1.49 1.52 1.70

MBWM vs SBSI, BFST, FBAK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Mercantile Bank'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.


Mercantile Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mercantile Bank 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.

Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.2525/33.87
=1.78

* 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.

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

For example, Mercantile Bank'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)
=43.684/333.9520*333.9520
=43.684

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Mercantile Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.444 241.428 29.662
201612 20.760 241.432 28.716
201703 21.134 243.801 28.949
201706 21.692 244.955 29.573
201709 21.986 246.819 29.748
201712 22.051 246.524 29.871
201803 22.192 249.554 29.697
201806 22.573 251.989 29.915
201809 22.836 252.439 30.210
201812 22.696 251.233 30.169
201903 23.368 254.202 30.699
201906 24.338 256.143 31.731
201909 24.931 256.759 32.426
201912 25.361 256.974 32.958
202003 25.819 258.115 33.405
202006 26.198 257.797 33.937
202009 26.590 260.280 34.116
202012 27.039 260.474 34.667
202103 27.205 264.877 34.300
202106 28.231 271.696 34.700
202109 28.775 274.310 35.031
202112 28.823 278.802 34.524
202203 27.550 287.504 32.001
202206 27.046 296.311 30.482
202209 26.236 296.808 29.519
202212 27.597 296.797 31.052
202303 29.209 301.836 32.317
202306 29.885 305.109 32.710
202309 30.157 307.789 32.720
202312 32.379 306.746 35.251
202403 33.284 312.332 35.588
202406 34.152 314.175 36.302
202409 36.136 315.301 38.274
202412 36.203 315.605 38.308
202503 37.469 319.799 39.127
202506 38.865 322.561 40.237
202509 40.460 324.800 41.600
202512 42.191 324.054 43.480
202603 42.662 330.213 43.145
202606 43.684 333.952 43.684

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 1.78 mean?
Mercantile Bank (MBWM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Aug. 30, 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 Mercantile Bank and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #936 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mercantile Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.95. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Mercantile Bank's value of 1.78 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #936 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercantile Bank has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SBSI and BFST?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #936 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mercantile Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Mercantile Bank's value of 1.78 is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercantile Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Mercantile Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Mercantile Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 39.1% 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 Mercantile Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercantile Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Bank (MBWM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.83, compared to a current price of $60.25 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 39.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Mercantile Bank's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Mercantile Bank (MBWM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 30, 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 Mercantile Bank (MBWM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $60.25 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.83. GuruFocus considers Mercantile Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MBWM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: $48.83 vs. price of $60.25 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.1% above the Banks median (#936 of 1275)

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


Mercantile Bank Business Description

Address 310 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49504
Mercantile Bank Corp operates as a bank holding company. It offers various commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, governmental units, and other institutions. These services include deposit products such as checking, savings, and term certificate accounts and lending products such as commercial, residential mortgage, and installment loans. The company generates revenue from interest and dividends earned on loans, securities, and other financial instruments.
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