MCHX (Marchex) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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MCHX Marchex Inc MCHX
54 GF Score
Price $1.76
GF Value $1.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Marchex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marchex MCHX -2.39% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates MCHX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Marchex ranks better than 51.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Marchex's current share price is $1.757. Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.91. Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

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

MCHX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.42
Current: 0.94

During the past years, Marchex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.42. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.69.

MCHX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.55% of 710 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs MCHX: 0.94

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.

Marchex's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.651. 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 $1.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Marchex  (NAS:MCHX) 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.


Marchex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marchex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marchex'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.

Marchex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marchex 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 0.76 0.53 0.49 0.71 0.83

Marchex Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.69 0.97 0.84 0.83 0.81

MCHX vs HFUS, TC, FLNT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Marchex'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.


Marchex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marchex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.757/1.91
=0.92

* 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.

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

For example, Marchex'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)
=0.651/330.2130*330.2130
=0.651

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Marchex Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.778 241.018 3.806
201609 2.693 241.428 3.683
201612 2.631 241.432 3.598
201703 2.572 243.801 3.484
201706 2.557 244.955 3.447
201709 2.546 246.819 3.406
201712 2.055 246.524 2.753
201803 2.059 249.554 2.724
201806 2.026 251.989 2.655
201809 2.029 252.439 2.654
201812 2.261 251.233 2.972
201903 2.246 254.202 2.918
201906 2.226 256.143 2.870
201909 2.214 256.759 2.847
201912 2.255 256.974 2.898
202003 1.711 258.115 2.189
202006 1.663 257.797 2.130
202009 1.563 260.280 1.983
202012 1.281 260.474 1.624
202103 1.164 264.877 1.451
202106 1.172 271.696 1.424
202109 1.268 274.310 1.526
202112 1.225 278.802 1.451
202203 1.197 287.504 1.375
202206 1.177 296.311 1.312
202209 1.153 296.808 1.283
202212 1.022 296.797 1.137
202303 0.935 301.836 1.023
202306 0.886 305.109 0.959
202309 0.858 307.789 0.921
202312 0.828 306.746 0.891
202403 0.798 312.332 0.844
202406 0.791 314.175 0.831
202409 0.781 315.301 0.818
202412 0.747 315.605 0.782
202503 0.715 319.799 0.738
202506 0.730 322.561 0.747
202509 0.727 324.800 0.739
202512 0.685 324.054 0.698
202603 0.651 330.213 0.651

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 0.92 mean?
Marchex (MCHX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Jul. 29, 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 Marchex and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Marchex ranks #344 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marchex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.42. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Marchex's value of 0.92 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marchex ranks #344 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marchex has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marchex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HFUS and TC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marchex ranks #344 out of 710 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Marchex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Marchex's value of 0.92 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Marchex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Marchex 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 710 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. Marchex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 5.2% 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 Marchex and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marchex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marchex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex (MCHX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.57, compared to a current price of $1.76 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 5.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Marchex's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Marchex (MCHX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 29, 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 Marchex (MCHX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.76 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.57. GuruFocus considers Marchex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCHX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: $1.57 vs. price of $1.76 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#344 of 710)

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


Marchex Business Description

Address 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA, USA, 98101
Marchex Inc provides AI-based conversational intelligence and analytics solutions that generate insights from customer communications data. The company's products support sales, marketing, and executive teams in analyzing customer interactions across communication channels and informing business decisions. It serves companies operating in business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) markets across multiple industries like automotive, home services, healthcare, real estate, and advertising. The company operates in a single segment: conversational analytics and related solutions. The company generates the majority of revenue from its conversational intelligence product offerings. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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