Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.87 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 66% Below Median

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ASX:LRK Lark Distilling Co Ltd ASX:LRK
43 GF Score
Price A$0.89
GF Value A$0.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lark Distilling Co ASX:LRK 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks better than 70.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Lark Distilling Co's current share price is A$0.89. Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$1.02. Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:LRK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 2.53   Max: 11.57
Current: 0.85

During the past 13 years, Lark Distilling Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.57. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 2.53.

ASX:LRK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.18% of 171 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs ASX:LRK: 0.85

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.

Lark Distilling Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$1.099. 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 A$1.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Lark Distilling Co  (ASX:LRK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lark Distilling Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lark Distilling Co Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:LRK vs BF.B: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.


Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lark Distilling Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.89/1.02
=0.87

* 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.

Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Lark Distilling Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=1.099/131.5506*131.5506
=1.099

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

Lark Distilling Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.377 0.000
201706 0.481 0.000
201806 0.694 0.000
201906 0.700 0.000
202006 0.686 0.000
202106 0.799 0.000
202206 1.444 0.000
202306 1.388 0.000
202406 1.338 0.000
202506 1.099 131.551 1.099

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 11.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #51 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 11.57. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Lark Distilling Co's value of 0.87 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #51 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #51 out of 171 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Lark Distilling Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Lark Distilling Co's value of 0.87 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lark Distilling Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 11.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Lark Distilling Co 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.56, based on 171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lark Distilling Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 is 44.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.87, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 44.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.56. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 14, 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.87. GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.87 (66% below median its 10-year median of 2.53)
  • GF Value™: A$0.87 vs. price of A$0.89 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#51 of 171)

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


Lark Distilling Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LRKKF:USA
Address 91-93 Macquarie Street, Level 1, Hobart, TAS, AUS, 7000
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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