MTW (Manitowoc Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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MTW Manitowoc Co Inc MTW
73 GF Score
Price $12.79
GF Value $12.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Manitowoc Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Manitowoc Co MTW -1.84% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates MTW with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Manitowoc Co ranks better than 85.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Manitowoc Co's current share price is $12.79. Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.54. Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

MTW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.84
Current: 0.6

During the past years, Manitowoc Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.68.

MTW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.03% of 167 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs MTW: 0.60

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.

Manitowoc Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.101. 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 $21.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Manitowoc Co  (NYSE:MTW) 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.


Manitowoc Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Manitowoc Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manitowoc Co'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.

Manitowoc Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Manitowoc Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Manitowoc Co 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 0.39 0.55 0.46 0.56 0.54

MTW vs TWI, WNC, CMCO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Manitowoc Co'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.


Manitowoc Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Manitowoc Co 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.

Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.79/21.54
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, Manitowoc Co'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)
=19.101/330.2130*330.2130
=19.101

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Manitowoc Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 21.844 241.018 29.928
201609 17.972 241.428 24.581
201612 16.891 241.432 23.102
201703 16.243 243.801 22.000
201706 16.958 244.955 22.860
201709 17.846 246.819 23.876
201712 19.207 246.524 25.727
201803 19.238 249.554 25.456
201806 18.742 251.989 24.560
201809 19.061 252.439 24.934
201812 16.896 251.233 22.208
201903 16.089 254.202 20.900
201906 17.531 256.143 22.601
201909 17.684 256.759 22.743
201912 18.259 256.974 23.463
202003 17.871 258.115 22.863
202006 17.836 257.797 22.846
202009 18.221 260.280 23.117
202012 18.608 260.474 23.590
202103 18.224 264.877 22.719
202106 18.746 271.696 22.783
202109 18.521 274.310 22.295
202112 18.895 278.802 22.379
202203 18.729 287.504 21.511
202206 18.568 296.311 20.692
202209 17.931 296.808 19.949
202212 15.328 296.797 17.054
202303 15.730 301.836 17.209
202306 16.533 305.109 17.893
202309 16.332 307.789 17.522
202312 17.190 306.746 18.505
202403 16.769 312.332 17.729
202406 16.866 314.175 17.727
202409 17.297 315.301 18.115
202412 18.219 315.605 19.062
202503 18.384 319.799 18.983
202506 19.214 322.561 19.670
202509 19.247 324.800 19.568
202512 19.598 324.054 19.970
202603 19.101 330.213 19.101

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 0.59 mean?
Manitowoc Co (MTW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 20, 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 Manitowoc Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #25 out of 167 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Manitowoc Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 1.84. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Manitowoc Co's value of 0.59 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #25 out of 167 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Manitowoc Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manitowoc Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TWI and WNC?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #25 out of 167 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Manitowoc Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Manitowoc Co's value of 0.59 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Manitowoc Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Manitowoc Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.63, based on 167 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. Manitowoc Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 63.8% 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 Manitowoc Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manitowoc Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manitowoc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitowoc Co (MTW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.58, compared to a current price of $12.79 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 63.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.63. Manitowoc Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Manitowoc Co (MTW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 20, 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 Manitowoc Co (MTW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitowoc Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.79 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.58. GuruFocus considers Manitowoc Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: $12.58 vs. price of $12.79 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#25 of 167)

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


Manitowoc Co Business Description

Address 11270 West Park Place, Suite 1000, One Park Plaza, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53224
Manitowoc Co Inc provides engineered lifting solutions. It designs and manufactures mobile telescopic cranes, tower cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, and boom trucks. It offers products under brand names such as Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Manitowoc Crane Care. Its crane products serve dealers, rental companies, contractors, and government entities in diverse markets, including energy production/distribution and utility, petrochemical and industrial, infrastructure, and commercial/residential construction. Manitowoc has three reportable segments: the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The Americas segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company.
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