Masterflex SE (XTER:MZX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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XTER:MZX Masterflex SE XTER:MZX
89 GF Score
Price €14.35
GF Value €10.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Masterflex SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Masterflex SE XTER:MZX -0.69% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates XTER:MZX with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Masterflex SE ranks worse than 64.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Masterflex SE's current share price is €14.35. Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.75. Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

XTER:MZX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 2.09   Max: 3.73
Current: 2.5

During the past years, Masterflex SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.09.

XTER:MZX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.48% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs XTER:MZX: 2.50

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.

Masterflex SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.497. 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 €5.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Masterflex SE  (XTER:MZX) 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.


Masterflex SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Masterflex SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Masterflex SE'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.

Masterflex SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Masterflex SE 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 1.73 1.91 1.76 1.81 2.54

Masterflex SE 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 1.96 2.33 2.35 2.54 2.36

XTER:MZX vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Masterflex SE'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.


Masterflex SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Masterflex SE 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.

Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.35/5.75
=2.50

* 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.

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

For example, Masterflex SE'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)
=7.497/131.2583*131.2583
=7.497

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Masterflex SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.100 100.717 4.040
201609 3.186 101.017 4.140
201612 3.325 101.217 4.312
201703 4.112 101.417 5.322
201706 4.107 102.117 5.279
201709 3.836 102.717 4.902
201712 3.923 102.617 5.018
201803 4.014 102.917 5.119
201806 4.082 104.017 5.151
201809 4.178 104.718 5.237
201812 4.234 104.217 5.333
201903 4.410 104.217 5.554
201906 4.370 105.718 5.426
201909 4.514 106.018 5.589
201912 4.433 105.818 5.499
202003 4.553 105.718 5.653
202006 4.352 106.618 5.358
202009 4.319 105.818 5.357
202012 4.261 105.518 5.300
202103 4.453 107.518 5.436
202106 4.482 108.486 5.423
202109 4.639 109.435 5.564
202112 4.643 110.384 5.521
202203 4.875 113.968 5.615
202206 5.085 115.760 5.766
202209 5.439 118.818 6.008
202212 5.366 119.345 5.902
202303 5.706 122.402 6.119
202306 5.582 123.140 5.950
202309 5.927 124.195 6.264
202312 5.951 123.773 6.311
202403 6.261 125.038 6.572
202406 6.454 125.882 6.730
202409 6.394 126.198 6.650
202412 6.572 127.041 6.790
202503 6.858 127.779 7.045
202506 6.715 128.412 6.864
202509 7.033 129.255 7.142
202512 7.138 129.361 7.243
202603 7.497 131.258 7.497

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 2.50 mean?
Masterflex SE (XTER:MZX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Jul. 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 Masterflex SE and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.09. Over the past decade, Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Masterflex SE ranks #824 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Masterflex SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 3.73. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Masterflex SE's value of 2.50 is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masterflex SE ranks #824 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Masterflex SE has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masterflex SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Masterflex SE ranks #824 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Masterflex SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Masterflex SE's value of 2.50 is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Masterflex SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Masterflex SE 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,278 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. Masterflex SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 50.2% 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 Masterflex SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masterflex SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masterflex SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masterflex SE (XTER:MZX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.83, compared to a current price of €14.35 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 50.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Masterflex SE's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Masterflex SE (XTER:MZX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 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 Masterflex SE (XTER:MZX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Masterflex SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.35 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.83. GuruFocus considers Masterflex SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:MZX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
  • GF Value™: €10.83 vs. price of €14.35 (32.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.2% above the Chemicals median (#824 of 1278)

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


Masterflex SE Business Description

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Address Willy-Brandt-Allee 300, Gelsenkirchen, DEU, 45891
Masterflex SE develops, manufactures, and marketing of high-tech hoses and connection systems for various industrial and manufacturing applications. The company sells its products under six brands. Masterflex brand produces spiral hoses and connection systems for all industrial applications. Matzen and Timm specialize in vulcanized shapes and hoses for the aerospace sector and the automotive industry. Novoplast offers pre-formed tubes and technical tubings for medical and industrial uses. Fleima-Plastic offers injection molded parts and components for medical technology. Masterduct provides spiral hoses and connection systems as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning elements. APT produces hoses of fluoropolymers with permanent resistance to all chemicals.
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