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Blackrock Munivest Fund (NYSE:MVF) 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.
Blackrock Munivest Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Blackrock Munivest Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blackrock Munivest Fund'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.
Blackrock Munivest Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
MVF vs NQP, KIO, BGR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Munivest Fund'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.
Blackrock Munivest Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Blackrock Munivest Fund 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.
Blackrock Munivest Fund does not have a history long enough to calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for this company.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 mean?
Blackrock Munivest Fund (MVF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Sep. 17, 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 Blackrock Munivest Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.93.
Is Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Blackrock Munivest Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.93. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Blackrock Munivest Fund's value of 0.70 is 16.7% below this industry median. Overall, Blackrock Munivest Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NQP and KIO?
Blackrock Munivest Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Blackrock Munivest Fund's value of 0.70 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Munivest Fund's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Blackrock Munivest Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 967 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. Blackrock Munivest Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 16.7% 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 Blackrock Munivest Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Munivest Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Munivest Fund stock overvalued right now?
Blackrock Munivest Fund (MVF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 16.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Blackrock Munivest Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Blackrock Munivest Fund (MVF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 17, 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.
Blackrock Munivest Fund Inc is an investment management firm. Its investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax. The company invests in various sectors such as Health; Transportation; Utilities; Education; Tobacco; Housing and others.
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