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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF -0.55%56 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 85.31% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-18), Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63%.
The industry rank for Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 85.31% of 422
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -4.46
vs LSE:MACF: -28.63
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Macfarlane Group 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -28.63% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -28.63% as of Aug. 18, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #360 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #360 out of 422 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #360 out of 422 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63%. 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 £1.19, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63%. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -28.63% as of Aug. 18, 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 £0.72 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.19.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -28.63%
GF Value™: £1.19 vs. price of £0.72 (39.5% 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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