Muza (WAR:MZA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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WAR:MZA Muza SA WAR:MZA
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Price zł8.70
GF Value zł10.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Muza Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Muza WAR:MZA 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates WAR:MZA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of zł10.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Media - Diversified companies, Muza ranks better than 63.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Muza's current share price is zł8.70. Muza's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł12.87. Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

WAR:MZA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.64   Max: 1.69
Current: 0.68

During the past years, Muza's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.64.

WAR:MZA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.32% of 687 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs WAR:MZA: 0.68

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.

Muza's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł14.537. 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 zł12.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Muza  (WAR:MZA) 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.


Muza Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Muza Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muza'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.

Muza Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Muza Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.59 1.20 1.18 0.61

Muza 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 1.19 1.08 0.95 0.61 0.74

WAR:MZA vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Muza'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.


Muza Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Muza 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.

Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.70/12.87
=0.68

* 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.

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

For example, Muza'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)
=14.537/163.0700*163.0700
=14.537

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Muza Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.955 99.552 13.031
201609 7.923 99.064 13.042
201612 8.515 100.366 13.835
201703 8.285 101.018 13.374
201706 8.215 101.180 13.240
201709 8.244 101.343 13.265
201712 8.621 102.564 13.707
201803 8.282 102.564 13.168
201806 8.429 103.378 13.296
201809 8.416 103.378 13.276
201812 8.412 103.785 13.217
201903 8.272 104.274 12.936
201906 7.963 105.983 12.252
201909 7.609 105.983 11.708
201912 8.227 107.123 12.524
202003 7.851 109.076 11.737
202006 8.328 109.402 12.413
202009 8.410 109.320 12.545
202012 8.368 109.565 12.454
202103 8.346 112.658 12.081
202106 8.067 113.960 11.543
202109 7.849 115.588 11.073
202112 8.350 119.088 11.434
202203 8.234 125.031 10.739
202206 8.503 131.705 10.528
202209 8.851 135.531 10.649
202212 9.712 139.113 11.385
202303 10.520 145.950 11.754
202306 12.243 147.009 13.581
202309 12.281 146.113 13.706
202312 12.226 147.741 13.495
202403 12.570 149.044 13.753
202406 13.046 150.997 14.089
202409 13.125 153.439 13.949
202412 13.599 154.660 14.338
202503 13.563 157.021 14.086
202506 13.639 157.509 14.121
202509 13.609 158.000 14.046
202512 14.361 158.320 14.792
202603 14.537 163.070 14.537

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 0.68 mean?
Muza (WAR:MZA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Aug. 19, 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 Muza and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Muza ranks #252 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Muza's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.69. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Muza's value of 0.68 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muza ranks #252 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muza has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muza's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Muza ranks #252 out of 687 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Muza in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. Muza's value of 0.68 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Muza's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Muza 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.98, based on 687 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. Muza's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 30.6% 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 Muza and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muza's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, 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 Muza stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muza (WAR:MZA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł10.51, compared to a current price of zł8.70 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 30.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.98. Muza's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Muza (WAR:MZA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 19, 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 Muza (WAR:MZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muza stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł8.70 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł10.51. GuruFocus considers Muza to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:MZA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: zł10.51 vs. price of zł8.70 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#252 of 687)

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


Muza Business Description

Address ul. Sienna 73, Warszawa, POL, 00-833
Muza SA together with its subsidiaries, engaged in the printing and publishing of books in Poland. The company is also engaged in trading and distribution of printed products, printing, and other media.
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