MTH (Meritage Homes) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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MTH Meritage Homes Corp MTH
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Price $73.62
GF Value $69.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meritage Homes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meritage Homes MTH +1.00% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates MTH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 72 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Meritage Homes ranks worse than 62.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Meritage Homes's current share price is $73.62. Meritage Homes's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.69. Meritage Homes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

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

MTH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.91   Max: 3.4
Current: 1.51

During the past years, Meritage Homes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.91.

MTH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.5% of 72 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.135 vs MTH: 1.51

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 Homes's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $77.607. 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 $48.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Meritage Homes  (NYSE:MTH) 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 Homes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meritage Homes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meritage Homes'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 Homes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Meritage Homes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Meritage Homes 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 1.61 1.67 1.48 1.32 1.72

MTH vs SKY, CVCO, MHO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Meritage Homes'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 Homes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Homes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=73.62/48.69
=1.51

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

For example, Meritage Homes'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)
=77.607/333.9520*333.9520
=77.607

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Meritage Homes Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.082 241.428 23.628
201612 17.755 241.432 24.559
201703 17.964 243.801 24.607
201706 18.507 244.955 25.231
201709 19.083 246.819 25.820
201712 19.549 246.524 26.482
201803 20.000 249.554 26.764
201806 20.701 251.989 27.434
201809 21.424 252.439 28.342
201812 22.598 251.233 30.038
201903 22.777 254.202 29.923
201906 23.494 256.143 30.631
201909 24.460 256.759 31.814
201912 25.838 256.974 33.578
202003 26.475 258.115 34.254
202006 27.718 257.797 35.906
202009 29.244 260.280 37.521
202012 31.295 260.474 40.123
202103 32.720 264.877 41.253
202106 34.905 271.696 42.903
202109 37.615 274.310 45.793
202112 40.765 278.802 48.829
202203 43.171 287.504 50.146
202206 46.660 296.311 52.587
202209 50.337 296.808 56.636
202212 53.998 296.797 60.758
202303 55.313 301.836 61.198
202306 57.776 305.109 63.238
202309 60.645 307.789 65.800
202312 63.307 306.746 68.922
202403 64.988 312.332 69.487
202406 67.203 314.175 71.433
202409 69.512 315.301 73.624
202412 71.488 315.605 75.644
202503 72.320 319.799 75.521
202506 74.051 322.561 76.666
202509 75.099 324.800 77.215
202512 76.217 324.054 78.545
202603 76.366 330.213 77.231
202606 77.607 333.952 77.607

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 1.51 mean?
Meritage Homes (MTH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Aug. 14, 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 Homes and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Meritage Homes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #45 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Meritage Homes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meritage Homes' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.40. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Meritage Homes' value of 1.51 is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #45 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meritage Homes has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Homes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SKY and CVCO?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #45 out of 72 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Meritage Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Meritage Homes' value of 1.51 is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Meritage Homes' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Meritage Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.14, based on 72 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 Homes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 33% 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 Meritage Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Homes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Homes (MTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.96, compared to a current price of $73.62 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 33% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.14. Meritage Homes' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Meritage Homes (MTH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 14, 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 Homes (MTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Homes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $73.62 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.96. GuruFocus considers Meritage Homes to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: $69.96 vs. price of $73.62 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#45 of 72)

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


Meritage Homes Business Description

Other Exchanges MEY:Germany
Address 18655 North Claret Drive, Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85255
Meritage Homes Corp is engaged as a designer and builder of single-family attached and detached homes. It has operations in three regions: West, Central, and East, comprising twelve states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company operates with two principal business segments: homebuilding and financial services. The homebuilding segments are engaged in the business of acquiring and developing land, constructing homes, marketing and selling those homes, and providing warranty and customer services, and the financial services segment offers title and escrow, mortgage, and insurance services. The company generates key revenue from the Homebuilding segment.
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