Lowe's (LTS:0JVQ) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $-6.58 (As of Apr. 2026)

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LTS:0JVQ Lowe's Companies Inc LTS:0JVQ
81 GF Score
Price $214.44
GF Value $249.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Lowe's LTS:0JVQ +1.99% 81 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.58 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JVQ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $249.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lowe's's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-16.524. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $-6.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Lowe's was 22.20% per year. The lowest was -46.20% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), Lowe's's current stock price is $214.44. Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6.58. Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lowe's was 487.49. The lowest was 5.36. And the median was 14.88.


Lowe's  (LTS:0JVQ) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lowe's was 487.49. The lowest was 5.36. And the median was 14.88.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Lowe's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Lowe's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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LTS:0JVQ vs FND, HVT, TTSH: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lowe's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lowe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Lowe's's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=-16.524/333.0200*333.0200
=-16.524

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Lowe's Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 7.847 240.628 10.860
201610 7.559 241.729 10.414
201701 7.430 242.839 10.189
201704 6.484 244.524 8.831
201707 6.614 244.786 8.998
201710 6.910 246.663 9.329
201801 7.076 247.867 9.507
201804 6.989 250.546 9.290
201807 7.128 252.006 9.419
201810 6.692 252.885 8.813
201901 4.549 251.712 6.018
201904 4.070 255.548 5.304
201907 3.402 256.571 4.416
201910 3.201 257.346 4.142
202001 2.585 257.971 3.337
202004 2.273 256.389 2.952
202007 5.762 259.101 7.406
202010 5.416 260.388 6.927
202101 1.966 261.582 2.503
202104 0.622 267.054 0.776
202107 -0.250 273.003 -0.305
202110 -2.297 276.589 -2.766
202201 -7.188 281.148 -8.514
202204 -10.548 289.109 -12.150
202207 -13.379 296.276 -15.038
202210 -21.061 298.012 -23.535
202301 -23.717 299.170 -26.400
202304 -24.848 303.363 -27.277
202307 -25.313 305.691 -27.576
202310 -26.343 307.671 -28.513
202401 -26.220 308.417 -28.312
202404 -25.526 313.548 -27.111
202407 -24.231 314.540 -25.655
202410 -23.750 315.664 -25.056
202501 -25.413 317.671 -26.641
202504 -23.680 320.795 -24.582
202507 -20.321 323.048 -20.948
202510 -18.512 0.000
202601 -17.679 325.252 -18.101
202604 -16.524 333.020 -16.524

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.58 mean?
Lowe's (LTS:0JVQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.58 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lowe's and its competitors.
Is Lowe's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Lowe's' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.58. Overall, Lowe's has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lowe's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to FND and HVT?
Lowe's' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.58 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lowe's and its competitors. Lowe's's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lowe's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowe's (LTS:0JVQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $249.16, compared to a current price of $214.44 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.58. Lowe's' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lowe's (LTS:0JVQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.58 as of Apr. 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 Lowe's (LTS:0JVQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowe's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $214.44 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $249.16. GuruFocus considers Lowe's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JVQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $-6.58
  • GF Value™: $249.16 vs. price of $214.44 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JVQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lowe's Business Description

Address 1000 Lowes Boulevard, Mooresville, NC, USA, 28117
Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer globally, with 1,759 stores in the US, after the 2023 divestiture of its Canadian locations. The firm's stores offer products and services for home decorating, maintenance, repair, and remodeling, with maintenance and repair accounting for two-thirds of products sold. Lowe's primarily targets retail do-it-yourself (around 70% of sales) and do-it-for-me customers, but has expanded its professional business clients to 30% from less than 20% in the past seven years (set to expand further with the acquisition of FBM). We estimate Lowe's captures a high-single-digit share of the domestic home improvement market, based on US Census data and management's market size estimates.
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