Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) Graham Number: A$0.53 (As of Dec. 2025) — 38% Below Median

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ASX:MSV Mitchell Services Ltd ASX:MSV
58 GF Score
Price A$0.53
GF Value A$0.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Mitchell Services Graham Number?

Mitchell Services ASX:MSV 58 Graham Number is A$0.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates ASX:MSV with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Metals & Mining companies, Mitchell Services ranks better than 62.62% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-14), the stock price of Mitchell Services is A$0.53. Mitchell Services's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.53. Therefore, Mitchell Services's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 1.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mitchell Services's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:MSV' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.85   Max: 1.17
Current: 1

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Mitchell Services was 1.17. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.85.

ASX:MSV's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
62.62% of 610 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs ASX:MSV: 1.00

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Mitchell Services  (ASX:MSV) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Mitchell Services's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.53/0.53
=1.00

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Mitchell Services Graham Number Related Terms


Mitchell Services Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitchell Services's Graham Number 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.

Mitchell Services Graham Number Chart

Mitchell Services Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.46 0.51 0.13

Mitchell Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Graham Number 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 0.57 0.51 0.30 0.00 0.53

Mitchell Services Graham Number Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mitchell Services's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Mitchell Services Price-to-Graham-Number vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitchell Services's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitchell Services's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


ASX:MSV
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Mitchell Services Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Mitchell Services's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*0.261*0.003)
=0.13

Mitchell Services's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*0.3*0.042)
=0.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of A$0.53 mean?
Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) has a Graham Number of A$0.53 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Mitchell Services and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Mitchell Services' Graham Number has ranged from 0.62 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitchell Services ranks #228 out of 610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Mitchell Services' Graham Number too high?
Mitchell Services' current Graham Number of A$0.53 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.17. Based on the distribution chart, Mitchell Services ranks #228 out of 610 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitchell Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitchell Services' Graham Number compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mitchell Services ranks #228 out of 610 companies for Graham Number. This puts Mitchell Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.27. Historically, Mitchell Services' own Graham Number has ranged from 0.62 to 1.17 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Graham Number among Metals & Mining companies is 1.27, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Mitchell Services and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Graham Number is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitchell Services's current Graham Number is A$0.53, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitchell Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.32, compared to a current price of A$0.53 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is A$0.53, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Mitchell Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV), the current Graham Number is A$0.53 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitchell Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.53 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.32. GuruFocus considers Mitchell Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MSV:

  • Graham Number: A$0.53 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: A$0.32 vs. price of A$0.53 (65.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Mitchell Services Business Description

Other Exchanges LB8:Germany
Address 112 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4073
Mitchell Services Ltd provides drilling services to the global exploration, mining, and energy industries. Its services extend across three key drilling divisions namely exploration, mine services, and underground. It provides drilling solutions at all stages of the mining lifecycle in both the minerals and energy sectors. The group's services include grassroots exploration, project feasibility, construction, production, closure and remediation. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Surface drilling services.
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A$0.53
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