MIDLF (Midland Exploration) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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MIDLF Midland Exploration Inc MIDLF
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Price $0.27
GF Value $0.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Midland Exploration MIDLF -3.57% 34 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates MIDLF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Metals & Mining companies, Midland Exploration ranks better than 66.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Midland Exploration's current share price is $0.27. Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.40. Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

MIDLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.49   Max: 3.84
Current: 0.68

During the past years, Midland Exploration's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.84. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.49.

MIDLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.39% of 1547 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs MIDLF: 0.68

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.

Midland Exploration's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.298. 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 $0.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Midland Exploration  (OTCPK:MIDLF) 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.


Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Midland Exploration'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.

Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Midland Exploration Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.35 0.82 0.92 0.61 0.98

Midland Exploration 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 0.61 0.56 0.98 0.82 0.80

Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Midland Exploration'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.


Midland Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Midland Exploration 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.

Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.27/0.40
=0.68

* 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.

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

For example, Midland Exploration'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)
=0.298/132.2623*132.2623
=0.298

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Midland Exploration Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.339 102.002 0.440
201609 0.332 101.765 0.431
201612 0.338 101.449 0.441
201703 0.341 102.634 0.439
201706 0.344 103.029 0.442
201709 0.366 103.345 0.468
201712 0.359 103.345 0.459
201803 0.352 105.004 0.443
201806 0.363 105.557 0.455
201809 0.366 105.636 0.458
201812 0.360 105.399 0.452
201903 0.365 106.979 0.451
201906 0.418 107.690 0.513
201909 0.412 107.611 0.506
201912 0.000 107.769 0.000
202003 0.384 107.927 0.471
202006 0.396 108.401 0.483
202009 0.403 108.164 0.493
202012 0.419 108.559 0.510
202103 0.425 110.298 0.510
202106 0.437 111.720 0.517
202109 0.419 112.905 0.491
202112 0.411 113.774 0.478
202203 0.412 117.646 0.463
202206 0.406 120.806 0.445
202209 0.379 120.648 0.415
202212 0.362 120.964 0.396
202303 0.358 122.702 0.386
202306 0.369 124.203 0.393
202309 0.355 125.230 0.375
202312 0.351 125.072 0.371
202403 0.346 126.258 0.362
202406 0.332 127.522 0.344
202409 0.336 127.285 0.349
202412 0.307 127.364 0.319
202503 0.301 129.181 0.308
202506 0.316 129.892 0.322
202509 0.300 130.287 0.305
202512 0.297 130.366 0.301
202603 0.298 132.262 0.298

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 0.68 mean?
Midland Exploration (MIDLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 19, 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #520 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Midland Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.84. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Midland Exploration's value of 0.68 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #520 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Midland Exploration has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midland Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #520 out of 1547 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Midland Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Midland Exploration's value of 0.68 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Midland Exploration's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Midland Exploration 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.42, based on 1,547 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. Midland Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 52.1% 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Midland Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midland Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration (MIDLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 52.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. Midland Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 19, 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42. GuruFocus considers Midland Exploration to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIDLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.27 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#520 of 1547)

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


Midland Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges MD:Canada
Address 1, Place Ville Marie, Bureau 4000, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 4M4
Midland Exploration Inc is a company engaged in the mining exploration business. The Corporation's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mining properties and it currently operates in a single segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration properties. All of the corporation's activities are conducted in Canada. Its projects include Casault, Heva, Jouvex, Lac Esther, Laflamme, Tete-Nord, and others.
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