MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 95% Below Median

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What is Meritage Hospitality Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Restaurants companies, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks better than 96.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Meritage Hospitality Group's current share price is $2.3034. Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.50. Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.15.

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

MHGU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 2.92   Max: 8.89
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Meritage Hospitality Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.89. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 2.92.

MHGU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
96.08% of 255 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs MHGU: 0.15

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.

Meritage Hospitality Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.029. 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 $15.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Meritage Hospitality Group  (OTCPK:MHGU) 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.


Meritage Hospitality Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meritage Hospitality Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meritage Hospitality Group'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.

Meritage Hospitality Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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MHGU vs ARKR, NROM, GTIM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality Group'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.


Meritage Hospitality Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meritage Hospitality Group 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.

Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.3034/15.50
=0.15

* 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.

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

For example, Meritage Hospitality Group'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)
=13.029/330.2130*330.2130
=13.029

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.960 241.018 5.426
201609 4.212 241.428 5.761
201612 4.368 241.432 5.974
201703 5.253 243.801 7.115
201706 5.637 244.955 7.599
201709 6.007 246.819 8.037
201712 6.214 246.524 8.324
201803 7.535 249.554 9.970
201806 8.385 251.989 10.988
201809 8.906 252.439 11.650
201812 9.222 251.233 12.121
201903 11.801 254.202 15.330
201906 12.103 256.143 15.603
201909 12.455 256.759 16.018
201912 12.734 256.974 16.363
202003 12.259 258.115 15.683
202006 13.144 257.797 16.836
202009 13.827 260.280 17.542
202012 14.417 260.474 18.277
202103 14.687 264.877 18.310
202106 15.552 271.696 18.902
202109 15.804 274.310 19.025
202112 16.156 278.802 19.135
202203 16.705 287.504 19.187
202206 17.687 296.311 19.711
202209 18.177 296.808 20.223
202212 17.856 296.797 19.866
202303 17.256 301.836 18.878
202306 18.738 305.109 20.280
202309 18.681 307.789 20.042
202312 18.584 306.746 20.006
202403 18.561 312.332 19.624
202406 18.884 314.175 19.848
202409 18.340 315.301 19.207
202412 19.260 315.605 20.151
202503 18.437 319.799 19.037
202506 18.383 322.561 18.819
202509 17.014 324.800 17.298
202512 14.563 324.054 14.840
202603 13.029 330.213 13.029

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 0.15 mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 as of Jul. 16, 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 8.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 8.89. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Meritage Hospitality Group's value of 0.15 is 91.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ARKR and NROM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Meritage Hospitality Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Meritage Hospitality Group's value of 0.15 is 91.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Meritage Hospitality Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 8.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Meritage Hospitality Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.80, 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. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 91.7% 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.21, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 86.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 91.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 1.80. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 16, 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 86.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.21. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (95% below median its 10-year median of 2.92)
  • GF Value™: $17.21 vs. price of $2.30 (86.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.7% below the Restaurants median (#10 of 255)

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


Meritage Hospitality Group Business Description

Other Exchanges MHGUP.PFD:USA
Address 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49503
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.
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