Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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FRA:MSRB Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB
58 GF Score
Price €2.65
GF Value €3.48
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What is Metsa Board Oyj GF Value Rank?

Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB 58 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSRB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.48. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Metsa Board Oyj has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Metsa Board Oyj GF Value Rank Related Terms


FRA:MSRB vs SW, PKG, IP: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Metsa Board Oyj GF Value Rank vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank too high?
Metsa Board Oyj's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Metsa Board Oyj has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank compare to SW and PKG?
Metsa Board Oyj's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Historically, Metsa Board Oyj's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. Metsa Board Oyj's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metsa Board Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a current GF Value Rank of 10. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.48, compared to a current price of €2.65 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Metsa Board Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 15, 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.65 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.48.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MSRB:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €3.48 vs. price of €2.65 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Metsa Board Oyj Business Description

Address Revontulenpuisto 2, P.O. Box 20, Espoo, FIN, 02100
Metsa Board Oyj is the European producer of premium lightweight paperboards. Its product portfolio includes pulp, boxboard, and linerboard, which are used in foodservice and consumer goods packaging. The company's customers are typically boxboard printers, carton board manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of branded goods and wholesalers. It operates fiber mills that produce its fiber-based products from timber. The Company operates in European Nations like Germany, Sweden, Spain, etc., and also in other countries like the UK, Norway, Canada, Asia, and Turkey. The majority of the revenue is generated in Europe.
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