MRPLY (Mr Price Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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MRPLY Mr Price Group Ltd MRPLY
93 GF Score
Price $10.68
GF Value $13.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mr Price Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mr Price Group MRPLY 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates MRPLY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mr Price Group ranks worse than 81.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Mr Price Group's current share price is $10.68. Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $2.92. Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.66.

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

MRPLY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 6.68   Max: 17.83
Current: 3.58

During the past 13 years, Mr Price Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.83. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 6.68.

MRPLY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.98% of 810 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs MRPLY: 3.58

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.

Mr Price Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $3.389. 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 $2.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Mr Price Group  (OTCPK:MRPLY) 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.


Mr Price Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mr Price Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mr Price 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.

Mr Price Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mr Price Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mr Price Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 4.11 0.00 4.86 0.00 3.11

MRPLY vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Mr Price 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.


Mr Price Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mr Price 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.

Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.68/2.92
=3.66

* 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.

Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Mr Price Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=3.389/164.7700*164.7700
=3.389

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.7700.

Mr Price Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 2.018 111.400 2.985
201803 2.431 115.542 3.467
201903 2.325 120.774 3.172
202003 2.180 125.679 2.858
202103 2.806 129.628 3.567
202203 3.133 137.594 3.752
202303 2.430 147.586 2.713
202403 2.554 155.483 2.707
202503 2.854 159.728 2.944
202603 3.389 164.770 3.389

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 3.66 mean?
Mr Price Group (MRPLY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 Mr Price Group and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 6.68. Over the past decade, Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 17.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #664 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mr Price Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 17.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mr Price Group's value of 3.66 is 191.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #664 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mr Price Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mr Price Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mr Price Group ranks #664 out of 810 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mr Price Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Mr Price Group's value of 3.66 is 191.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mr Price Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 17.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Mr Price Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.26, based on 810 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. Mr Price Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 191.6% 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 Mr Price Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mr Price Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mr Price Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group (MRPLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.51, compared to a current price of $10.68 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 191.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.26. Mr Price Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 Mr Price Group (MRPLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mr Price Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.68 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.51. GuruFocus considers Mr Price Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MRPLY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (45% below median its 10-year median of 6.68)
  • GF Value™: $13.51 vs. price of $10.68 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#664 of 810)

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


Mr Price Group Business Description

Address 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Upper Level Durban Station Complex, Stamford Hill, North Concourse, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Mr Price Group Ltd is a retailer that sells proprietary-branded apparel and home goods through more than a thousand stores and online channels. It operates almost exclusively in Africa, with the vast majority of sales coming from South Africa. The company's segment involves: Apparel segment; Homeware segment; Financial Services segment; Telecoms segment; and Central Services segment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparel Segment.
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