MFIN (Medallion Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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MFIN Medallion Financial Corp MFIN
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Price $11.97
GF Value $9.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Medallion Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Medallion Financial MFIN -0.95% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates MFIN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Credit Services companies, Medallion Financial ranks better than 52.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Medallion Financial's current share price is $11.97. Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.92. Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

MFIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.58   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.81

During the past years, Medallion Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.58.

MFIN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.16% of 255 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs MFIN: 0.81

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.

Medallion Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.621. 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 $14.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Medallion Financial  (NAS:MFIN) 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.


Medallion Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Medallion Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medallion Financial'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.

Medallion Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Medallion Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Medallion Financial 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 0.67 0.70 0.71 0.58 0.68

MFIN vs TROO, RM, PMTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Medallion Financial'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.


Medallion Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Medallion Financial 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.

Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.97/14.92
=0.80

* 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.

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

For example, Medallion Financial'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)
=17.621/333.9520*333.9520
=17.621

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Medallion Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.611 241.428 16.061
201612 11.908 241.432 16.471
201703 11.910 243.801 16.314
201706 11.647 244.955 15.879
201709 11.681 246.819 15.805
201712 11.796 246.524 15.979
201803 11.148 249.554 14.918
201806 10.544 251.989 13.974
201809 10.349 252.439 13.691
201812 10.748 251.233 14.287
201903 10.761 254.202 14.137
201906 10.491 256.143 13.678
201909 10.707 256.759 13.926
201912 10.677 256.974 13.875
202003 10.083 258.115 13.045
202006 9.979 257.797 12.927
202009 9.046 260.280 11.606
202012 9.302 260.474 11.926
202103 9.576 264.877 12.073
202106 10.004 271.696 12.296
202109 10.655 274.310 12.972
202112 11.403 278.802 13.659
202203 11.497 287.504 13.354
202206 12.131 296.311 13.672
202209 12.556 296.808 14.127
202212 13.084 296.797 14.722
202303 13.143 301.836 14.541
202306 13.664 305.109 14.956
202309 14.059 307.789 15.254
202312 14.626 306.746 15.923
202403 14.930 312.332 15.963
202406 15.251 314.175 16.211
202409 15.699 315.301 16.628
202412 16.000 315.605 16.930
202503 16.364 319.799 17.088
202506 16.772 322.561 17.364
202509 17.073 324.800 17.554
202512 17.528 324.054 18.063
202603 17.100 330.213 17.294
202606 17.621 333.952 17.621

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 0.80 mean?
Medallion Financial (MFIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Sep. 09, 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 Medallion Financial and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #122 out of 255 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Medallion Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.82. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Medallion Financial's value of 0.80 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #122 out of 255 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medallion Financial has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medallion Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TROO and RM?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #122 out of 255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Medallion Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Medallion Financial's value of 0.80 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Medallion Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Medallion Financial 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.84, based on 255 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. Medallion Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 4.8% 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 Medallion Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medallion Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medallion Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medallion Financial (MFIN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.95, compared to a current price of $11.97 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 4.8% below the Credit Services industry median of 0.84. Medallion Financial's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Medallion Financial (MFIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Sep. 09, 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 Medallion Financial (MFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medallion Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.97 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95. GuruFocus considers Medallion Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MFIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
  • GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $11.97 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.8% below the Credit Services median (#122 of 255)

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


Medallion Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges MD5:Germany
Address 437 Madison Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Medallion Financial Corp is a finance company that originates and services loans in various industries. The four operating segments are, (1) recreation, (2) home improvement, (3) commercial and (4) taxi medallion The company generates maximum revenue from the Recreation segment. The company's geographic Concentrations are in united states diversified in California, Wisconsin, New York, Texas and others.
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