Light (BSP:LIGT3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.20 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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BSP:LIGT3 Light SA BSP:LIGT3
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What is Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Light BSP:LIGT3 -2.40% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates BSP:LIGT3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Light ranks better than 88.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Light's current share price is R$3.26. Light's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$16.17. Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.20.

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

BSP:LIGT3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.39   Max: 1.12
Current: 0.2

During the past years, Light's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.39.

BSP:LIGT3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.49% of 278 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.095 vs BSP:LIGT3: 0.20

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.

Light's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$16.504. 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 R$16.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Light  (BSP:LIGT3) 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.


Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light'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.

Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Light Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Light Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.40 0.36 0.30 0.30

Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Light'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.


Light Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Light 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.

Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.26/16.17
=0.20

* 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.

Light's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=16.504/175.0655*175.0655
=16.504

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Light Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.705 108.851 20.434
201609 12.500 109.986 19.896
201612 11.815 110.802 18.668
201703 11.925 111.869 18.662
201706 11.666 112.115 18.216
201709 11.875 112.777 18.434
201712 12.092 114.068 18.558
201803 11.822 114.868 18.017
201806 11.732 117.038 17.549
201809 11.754 117.881 17.456
201812 11.940 118.340 17.663
201903 12.519 120.124 18.245
201906 12.557 120.977 18.171
201909 16.335 121.292 23.577
201912 14.727 123.436 20.887
202003 15.872 124.092 22.392
202006 15.771 123.557 22.346
202009 16.097 125.095 22.527
202012 16.726 129.012 22.697
202103 16.624 131.660 22.105
202106 16.623 133.871 21.738
202109 17.350 137.913 22.024
202112 17.316 141.992 21.349
202203 17.109 146.537 20.440
202206 16.949 149.784 19.810
202209 16.967 147.800 20.097
202212 5.641 150.207 6.575
202303 5.854 153.352 6.683
202306 6.068 154.519 6.875
202309 6.045 155.464 6.807
202312 6.138 157.148 6.838
202403 5.431 159.372 5.966
202406 5.330 161.052 5.794
202409 5.646 162.342 6.088
202412 10.347 164.740 10.996
202503 11.183 168.102 11.646
202506 11.082 169.670 11.434
202509 11.148 170.739 11.430
202512 10.804 171.765 11.012
202603 16.504 175.066 16.504

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 0.20 mean?
Light (BSP:LIGT3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 as of Aug. 03, 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 Light and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Light ranks #32 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Light's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.12. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Light's value of 0.20 is 81.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Light ranks #32 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Light has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Light ranks #32 out of 278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Light in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Light's value of 0.20 is 81.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Light's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Light 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.10, based on 278 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. Light's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 is 81.7% 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 Light and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light (BSP:LIGT3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.68, compared to a current price of R$3.26 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 81.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.10. Light's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Light (BSP:LIGT3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20 as of Aug. 03, 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 Light (BSP:LIGT3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.26 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.68. GuruFocus considers Light to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LIGT3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: R$4.68 vs. price of R$3.26 (30.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#32 of 278)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LIGT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Light Business Description

Other Exchanges LGSXY:USA
Address Rua Marechal Floriano, No. 168, block 1-2nd floor, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20080-002
Light SA is a Brazilian private-public utility of which the state-owned power company, CEMIG, wields a controlling stake. The company generates, distributes, and trades energy. To do this, the company owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric power plants that serve the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Light derives maximum of its revenue from the supplying of energy, with network usage and the construction of assets also bringing in substantial amounts of revenue. The vast majority of the company's customers are residential consumers. The company operates in three segments namely: Distribution, Generation and Trading, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Distribution segment.
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