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MAHLE-Metal LeveBSP:LEVE3 -0.92%86 Graham Number is R$22.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates BSP:LEVE3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 986 Vehicles & Parts companies, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks worse than 60.04% 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 (2026-07-25), the stock price of MAHLE-Metal Leve is R$31.23. MAHLE-Metal Leve's graham number for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$22.16. Therefore, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 1.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAHLE-Metal Leve's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:LEVE3'
s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 1.4 Max: 2.17
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of MAHLE-Metal Leve was 2.17. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 1.40.
BSP:LEVE3's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than 60.04% of 986
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.145
vs BSP:LEVE3: 1.41
Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) 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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as
Price to Graham number
=
Share Price (Today)
/
Graham number (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=
31.23
/
22.16
=
1.41
* 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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Graham Number Related Terms
MAHLE-Metal Leve Graham Number Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
BSP:LEVE3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Graham Number Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Price-to-Graham-Number vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAHLE-Metal Leve's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.
* 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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) has a Graham Number of R$22.16 as of Mar. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. This is 1483% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Graham Number has ranged from 0.02 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #592 out of 986 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve's Graham Number too high?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Graham Number of R$22.16 is 1483% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.17. Based on the distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #592 out of 986 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MAHLE-Metal Leve has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAHLE-Metal Leve's Graham Number compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #592 out of 986 companies for Graham Number. This places MAHLE-Metal Leve in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.15. Historically, MAHLE-Metal Leve's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.02 to 2.17 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Graham Number among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.15, based on 986 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Graham Number is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Graham Number is R$22.16, which is 1483% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.63, compared to a current price of R$31.23 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is R$22.16, which is 1483% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. MAHLE-Metal Leve's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3), the current Graham Number is R$22.16 as of Mar. 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$31.23 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.63.
GuruFocus considers MAHLE-Metal Leve to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LEVE3:
Graham Number: R$22.16 (1483% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: R$36.63 vs. price of R$31.23 (14.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LEVE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAHLE-Metal Leve SA automotive parts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. It manufactures reliable products with cutting-edge technology and is continuously investing in the research and development of new products and production processes. It operates in the OE segment, where it supplies vehicle manufacturers, and in the Aftermarket segment, where it supplies partners in trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The company operates in two segments, which include Powertrain and Charging and Thermal and Fluid Systems.
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