MFS Government Marketsome TrustMGF +0.71%34 PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates MGF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks better than 63.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MGF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 0.94 Max: 1
Current: 0.89
During the past 9 years, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's highest PB Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 0.94.
MGF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.69% of 1600
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs MGF: 0.89
During the past 12 months, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MFS Government Marketsome Trust was -2.20% per year. The lowest was -11.40% per year. And the median was -6.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
MFS Government Marketsome Trust (NYSE:MGF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
MFS Government Marketsome Trust PB Ratio Related Terms
MFS Government Marketsome Trust PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
MFS Government Marketsome Trust PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio falls into.
MFS Government Marketsome Trust PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF) has a PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MFS Government Marketsome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #581 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio too high?
MFS Government Marketsome Trust's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's value of 0.89 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #581 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MFS Government Marketsome Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFS Government Marketsome Trust's PB Ratio compare to GDL and GCV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #581 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This puts MFS Government Marketsome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's value of 0.89 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.95, MFS Government Marketsome Trust 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 6.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on MFS Government Marketsome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFS Government Marketsome Trust stock overvalued right now?
MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF) has a current PB Ratio of 0.89. The current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 6.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF), the current PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jun. 29, 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.
MFS Government Marketsome Trust Business Description
MFS Government Markets Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income. The fund invests a majority of the net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. and foreign government securities. The company invest various sectors like U.S. Treasury Securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Investment Grade Corporates, Municipal Bonds, Non-U.S. Government Bonds, etc, out of which maximum revenue is gained from U.S. Treasury Securities.
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