Magna International (TSX:MG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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TSX:MG Magna International Inc TSX:MG
79 GF Score
Price C$88.29
GF Value C$69.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Magna International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Magna International TSX:MG -2.23% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates TSX:MG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$69.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Vehicles & Parts companies, Magna International ranks worse than 60.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Magna International's current share price is C$88.29. Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$58.61. Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

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

TSX:MG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 2.03   Max: 3.59
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Magna International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.59. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.03.

TSX:MG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.37% of 926 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSX:MG: 1.62

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.

Magna International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$64.213. 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 C$58.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Magna International  (TSX:MG) 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.


Magna International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Magna International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magna International'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.

Magna International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Magna International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Magna International 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 0.96 1.19 1.30 1.35 1.59

TSX:MG vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Magna International'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.


Magna International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Magna International 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.

Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=88.29/58.611
=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.

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

For example, Magna International'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)
=64.213/133.5265*133.5265
=64.213

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Magna International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 35.119 101.765 46.080
201612 35.851 101.449 47.187
201703 37.909 102.634 49.320
201706 39.149 103.029 50.738
201709 39.469 103.345 50.996
201712 40.983 103.345 52.952
201803 44.472 105.004 56.552
201806 44.294 105.557 56.031
201809 44.149 105.636 55.805
201812 46.560 105.399 58.985
201903 49.559 106.979 61.857
201906 49.769 107.690 61.709
201909 46.805 107.611 58.077
201912 47.598 107.769 58.974
202003 50.266 107.927 62.189
202006 45.395 108.401 55.917
202009 46.504 108.164 57.408
202012 49.684 108.559 61.111
202103 50.389 110.298 61.001
202106 51.236 111.720 61.237
202109 51.259 112.905 60.621
202112 51.841 113.774 60.841
202203 51.441 117.646 58.385
202206 50.640 120.806 55.972
202209 52.126 120.648 57.690
202212 53.713 120.964 59.291
202303 54.348 122.702 59.142
202306 53.899 124.203 57.945
202309 55.485 125.230 59.161
202312 56.494 125.072 60.313
202403 56.169 126.258 59.403
202406 57.196 127.522 59.889
202409 59.648 127.285 62.573
202412 60.705 127.364 63.642
202503 62.150 129.181 64.241
202506 62.482 129.892 64.230
202509 63.864 130.287 65.452
202512 62.800 130.366 64.322
202603 62.408 132.262 63.005
202606 64.213 133.527 64.213

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?
Magna International (TSX:MG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Sep. 15, 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 Magna International and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #559 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Magna International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 3.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Magna International's value of 1.51 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna International ranks #559 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Magna International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #559 out of 926 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Magna International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Magna International's value of 1.51 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Magna International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Magna International 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.21, based on 926 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. Magna International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 24.8% 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 Magna International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magna International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International (TSX:MG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$69.55, compared to a current price of C$88.29 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 24.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.21. Magna International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Magna International (TSX:MG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Sep. 15, 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 Magna International (TSX:MG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$88.29 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$69.55. GuruFocus considers Magna International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: C$69.55 vs. price of C$88.29 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#559 of 926)

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


Magna International Business Description

Other Exchanges MGA:USAMGA:Germany
Address 337 Magna Drive, Aurora, ON, CAN, L4G 7K1
Magna International prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture and a corporate constitution that outlines the distribution of profits to various stakeholders. This automotive supplier's product groups include exteriors, interiors, seating, roof systems, body and chassis, powertrain, vision and electronic systems, closure systems, electric vehicle systems, tooling and engineering, and contract vehicle assembly. In 2025, 48.6% of Magna's USD 42 billion of revenue came from North America, while Europe accounted for approximately 38% and Asia the remainder. The firm's top six customers constituted 75.9% of revenue, with the top three being GM, Mercedes, and Ford. GM was the largest contributor at 15.6%. Magna was founded in 1957, has about 144,000 employees, and is based in Aurora, Ontario.
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