Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.59% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:MACF Macfarlane Group PLC LSE:MACF
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Price £0.68
GF Value £1.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Macfarlane Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Macfarlane Group LSE:MACF +2.88% 59 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Macfarlane Group's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.31%. Macfarlane Group's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.94. Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.59%.


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Macfarlane Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Macfarlane Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Macfarlane Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Macfarlane Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Macfarlane Group ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=5.18% / 0.94
=5.51%

Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.31% / 0.94
=4.59%

* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.59% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.59% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors.
Is Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Macfarlane Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.59%. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.59% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Packaging & Containers company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.59%. 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 £0.68 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.59%. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.59% as of Dec. 2025. 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 £0.68 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18. GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.59%
  • GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.68 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 3 Park Gardens, First Floor, Glasgow, GBR, G3 7YE
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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