MGRC (McGrath RentCorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.36 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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MGRC McGrath RentCorp MGRC
92 GF Score
Price $118.96
GF Value $122.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

McGrath RentCorp MGRC 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates MGRC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, McGrath RentCorp ranks worse than 76.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), McGrath RentCorp's current share price is $118.96. McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.37. McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.36.

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

MGRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14   Med: 3.51   Max: 4.69
Current: 3.36

During the past years, McGrath RentCorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.69. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 3.51.

MGRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.82% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs MGRC: 3.36

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.

McGrath RentCorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.362. 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 $35.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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McGrath RentCorp  (NAS:MGRC) 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.


McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McGrath RentCorp'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.

McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

McGrath RentCorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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McGrath RentCorp 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 3.53 3.57 3.51 3.08 3.12

MGRC vs CTOS, VSTS, PRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, McGrath RentCorp'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.


McGrath RentCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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McGrath RentCorp 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.

McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=118.96/35.37
=3.36

* 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.

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

For example, McGrath RentCorp'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)
=50.362/330.2130*330.2130
=50.362

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

McGrath RentCorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.034 241.018 21.968
201609 16.334 241.428 22.341
201612 16.464 241.432 22.518
201703 16.556 243.801 22.424
201706 16.771 244.955 22.608
201709 17.176 246.819 22.979
201712 21.794 246.524 29.193
201803 22.002 249.554 29.113
201806 22.226 251.989 29.126
201809 22.938 252.439 30.005
201812 23.635 251.233 31.065
201903 23.972 254.202 31.140
201906 24.422 256.143 31.484
201909 25.395 256.759 32.660
201912 26.096 256.974 33.534
202003 26.367 258.115 33.732
202006 26.732 257.797 34.241
202009 27.440 260.280 34.813
202012 28.291 260.474 35.866
202103 28.410 264.877 35.418
202106 28.794 271.696 34.996
202109 29.383 274.310 35.371
202112 30.174 278.802 35.738
202203 30.322 287.504 34.826
202206 30.849 296.311 34.379
202209 31.707 296.808 35.276
202212 32.965 296.797 36.676
202303 35.132 301.836 38.435
202306 35.964 305.109 38.923
202309 37.216 307.789 39.927
202312 38.121 306.746 41.037
202403 38.426 312.332 40.626
202406 38.869 314.175 40.853
202409 44.563 315.301 46.671
202412 45.757 315.605 47.875
202503 46.184 319.799 47.688
202506 47.260 322.561 48.381
202509 48.603 324.800 49.413
202512 50.261 324.054 51.216
202603 50.362 330.213 50.362

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 3.36 mean?
McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 as of Jul. 24, 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #560 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 is near median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 4.69. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's value of 3.36 is 115.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #560 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McGrath RentCorp has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McGrath RentCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTOS and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #560 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places McGrath RentCorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's value of 3.36 is 115.4% above this benchmark. Historically, McGrath RentCorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 4.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 1.56, McGrath RentCorp 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 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. McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 is 115.4% 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McGrath RentCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McGrath RentCorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.42, compared to a current price of $118.96 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 115.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. McGrath RentCorp's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36 as of Jul. 24, 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $118.96 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.42. GuruFocus considers McGrath RentCorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MGRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.36 (near median its 10-year median of 3.51)
  • GF Value™: $122.42 vs. price of $118.96 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.4% above the Business Services median (#560 of 729)

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


McGrath RentCorp Business Description

Other Exchanges MG8:Germany
Address 5700 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA, USA, 94551-7800
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.
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