Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +1.54%57 Median PS Value is £1.18 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 85.42% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.34
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Macfarlane Group was 2.34. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.64.
LSE:MACF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 85.42% of 240
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.92
vs LSE:MACF: 0.56
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Macfarlane Group's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
0.66
/
1.18
=
0.56
* 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.
Macfarlane Group Median PS Value Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group's Median PS Value 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Macfarlane Group Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.622.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Macfarlane Group's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.897.
* 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Median PS Value of £1.18 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #35 out of 240 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Median PS Value too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Median PS Value of £1.18 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #35 out of 240 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Median PS Value compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #35 out of 240 companies for Median PS Value. This places Macfarlane Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.92. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 2.34 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 Median PS Value for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Median PS Value among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.92, based on 240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Median PS Value is £1.18, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is £1.18, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Median PS Value is £1.18 as of Jun. 26, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Median PS Value: £1.18 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.66 (44.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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