Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (WBO:MMK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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WBO:MMK Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG WBO:MMK
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What is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG WBO:MMK +2.79% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates WBO:MMK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks better than 61.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current share price is €84.70. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €98.71. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:MMK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.93   Max: 2.81
Current: 0.83

During the past years, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.93.

WBO:MMK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.39% of 316 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.165 vs WBO:MMK: 0.83

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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €108.157. 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 €98.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG  (WBO:MMK) 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.


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.87 0.83 0.80 0.82 0.94

WBO:MMK vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=84.70/98.71
=0.86

* 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.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=108.157/140.3500*140.3500
=108.157

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 140.3500.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 58.166 100.692 81.075
201606 59.002 101.092 81.915
201609 60.295 101.192 83.628
201612 62.619 102.092 86.085
201703 64.251 102.592 87.898
201706 62.272 102.991 84.860
201709 64.049 103.591 86.776
201712 65.809 104.291 88.562
201803 67.645 104.491 90.859
201806 66.271 105.091 88.505
201809 67.567 105.691 89.724
201812 69.130 106.291 91.281
201903 71.405 106.391 94.197
201906 70.219 106.791 92.285
201909 72.907 106.991 95.639
201912 75.152 108.091 97.581
202003 75.257 108.024 97.778
202006 74.279 107.915 96.604
202009 74.526 108.348 96.538
202012 77.117 109.321 99.005
202103 79.921 110.186 101.800
202106 77.495 110.943 98.036
202109 80.099 111.916 100.449
202112 82.792 113.971 101.955
202203 87.069 117.647 103.871
202206 93.612 120.567 108.972
202209 97.562 123.811 110.595
202212 97.679 125.541 109.201
202303 99.414 128.460 108.615
202306 98.387 130.191 106.065
202309 98.814 131.272 105.647
202312 100.344 132.570 106.233
202403 101.477 133.759 106.477
202406 101.848 134.083 106.608
202409 102.595 133.651 107.738
202412 106.107 135.273 110.090
202503 108.303 137.760 110.339
202506 112.377 138.517 113.864
202509 111.944 138.950 113.072
202512 108.157 140.350 108.157

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 0.86 mean?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (WBO:MMK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #122 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.81. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 0.86 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #122 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #122 out of 316 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 0.86 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 316 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 26.2% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (WBO:MMK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.13, compared to a current price of €84.70 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 26.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (WBO:MMK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (WBO:MMK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €84.70 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.13. GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:MMK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: €96.13 vs. price of €84.70 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#122 of 316)

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


Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Business Description

Address Brahmsplatz 6, Vienna, AUT, A-1040
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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