The Middleby (STU:MBY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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STU:MBY The Middleby Corp STU:MBY
81 GF Score
Price €95.50
GF Value €120.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Middleby Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Middleby STU:MBY -3.05% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates STU:MBY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,167 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks worse than 51.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), The Middleby's current share price is €95.50. The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €43.45. The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.20.

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

STU:MBY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 4.28   Max: 10.45
Current: 2.26

During the past years, The Middleby's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.45. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 4.28.

STU:MBY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.87% of 2167 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs STU:MBY: 2.26

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.

The Middleby's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €42.418. 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 €43.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Middleby  (STU:MBY) 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.


The Middleby Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Middleby Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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.

The Middleby Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Middleby Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Middleby Quarterly Data
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STU:MBY vs GTES, SYM, NPO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.


The Middleby Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Middleby 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.

The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=95.50/43.45
=2.20

* 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.

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

For example, The Middleby'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)
=42.418/333.9520*333.9520
=42.418

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Middleby Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.850 241.428 28.840
201612 20.847 241.432 28.836
201703 21.513 243.801 29.468
201706 22.054 244.955 30.067
201709 19.680 246.819 26.628
201712 20.638 246.524 27.957
201803 20.972 249.554 28.065
201806 23.060 251.989 30.561
201809 24.148 252.439 31.945
201812 26.277 251.233 34.929
201903 27.443 254.202 36.053
201906 28.586 256.143 37.270
201909 30.019 256.759 39.044
201912 31.182 256.974 40.523
202003 31.002 258.115 40.111
202006 30.990 257.797 40.145
202009 31.011 260.280 39.789
202012 29.203 260.474 37.441
202103 30.128 264.877 37.985
202106 31.720 271.696 38.988
202109 35.130 274.310 42.768
202112 39.776 278.802 47.644
202203 40.532 287.504 47.080
202206 42.450 296.311 47.843
202209 46.833 296.808 52.694
202212 49.187 296.797 55.345
202303 49.920 301.836 55.232
202306 51.688 305.109 56.574
202309 54.105 307.789 58.704
202312 55.597 306.746 60.528
202403 56.663 312.332 60.585
202406 59.122 314.175 62.844
202409 60.204 315.301 63.765
202412 64.718 315.605 68.480
202503 64.350 319.799 67.198
202506 61.108 322.561 63.266
202509 49.692 324.800 51.092
202512 48.462 324.054 49.942
202603 44.062 330.213 44.561
202606 42.418 333.952 42.418

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 2.20 mean?
The Middleby (STU:MBY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 as of Aug. 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 The Middleby and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 10.45. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1124 out of 2167 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Middleby's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 10.45. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. The Middleby's value of 2.20 is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1124 out of 2167 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GTES and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1124 out of 2167 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Middleby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. The Middleby's value of 2.20 is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Middleby's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 10.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 2.16, The Middleby 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.16, based on 2,167 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. The Middleby's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 is 1.9% 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby (STU:MBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.43, compared to a current price of €95.50 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 1.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.16. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Middleby (STU:MBY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 as of Aug. 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 The Middleby (STU:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €95.50 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.43. GuruFocus considers The Middleby to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MBY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
  • GF Value™: €120.43 vs. price of €95.50 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1124 of 2167)

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


The Middleby Business Description

Other Exchanges MIDD:USA0K1G:UKMBY:Germany
Address 1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, IL, USA, 60120
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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