Lifco AB (CHIX:LIFCBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.89 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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CHIX:LIFCBS Lifco AB CHIX:LIFCBS
96 GF Score
Price kr326.20
GF Value kr356.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lifco AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lifco AB CHIX:LIFCBS +4.75% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.89 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 13.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LIFCBS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of kr356.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Conglomerates companies, Lifco AB ranks worse than 96.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Lifco AB's current share price is kr326.20. Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr27.44. Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 11.89.

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

CHIX:LIFCBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.85   Med: 13.49   Max: 17.77
Current: 11.44

During the past years, Lifco AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.77. The lowest was 9.85. And the median was 13.49.

CHIX:LIFCBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.19% of 472 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.015 vs CHIX:LIFCBs: 11.44

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.

Lifco AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr44.754. 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 kr27.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Lifco AB  (CHIX:LIFCBs) 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.


Lifco AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lifco AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifco AB'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.

Lifco AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lifco AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 10.34 12.29 14.24 13.77

Lifco AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 15.89 12.81 13.77 10.67 11.61

CHIX:LIFCBS vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lifco AB'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.


Lifco AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifco AB 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.

Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=326.20/27.44
=11.89

* 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.

Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=44.754/134.1100*134.1100
=44.754

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Lifco AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.841 101.138 13.049
201612 10.374 102.022 13.637
201703 10.887 102.022 14.311
201706 10.757 102.752 14.040
201709 11.244 103.279 14.601
201712 12.100 103.793 15.634
201803 13.234 103.962 17.072
201806 13.357 104.875 17.080
201809 13.925 105.679 17.671
201812 14.718 105.912 18.637
201903 15.755 105.886 19.954
201906 15.871 106.742 19.940
201909 16.875 107.214 21.108
201912 17.426 107.766 21.686
202003 18.788 106.563 23.645
202006 17.628 107.498 21.992
202009 18.540 107.635 23.100
202012 18.965 108.296 23.486
202103 20.713 108.360 25.635
202106 20.441 108.928 25.167
202109 21.653 110.338 26.318
202112 23.436 112.486 27.941
202203 24.993 114.825 29.191
202206 25.525 118.384 28.916
202209 27.441 122.296 30.092
202212 29.145 126.365 30.931
202303 30.976 127.042 32.699
202306 32.139 129.407 33.307
202309 33.000 130.224 33.985
202312 33.491 131.912 34.049
202403 36.485 132.205 37.011
202406 35.895 132.716 36.272
202409 37.121 132.304 37.628
202412 40.195 132.987 40.534
202503 39.470 132.825 39.852
202506 39.466 133.699 39.587
202509 41.047 133.480 41.241
202512 42.132 133.390 42.359
202603 44.893 133.560 45.078
202606 44.754 134.110 44.754

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 11.89 mean?
Lifco AB (CHIX:LIFCBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.89 as of Aug. 01, 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 13.49. Over the past decade, Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.85 to 17.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #454 out of 472 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lifco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.89 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.85 to a high of 17.77. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Lifco AB's value of 11.89 is 1071.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #454 out of 472 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifco AB has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifco AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #454 out of 472 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lifco AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Lifco AB's value of 11.89 is 1071.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifco AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.85 to 17.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.49 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Lifco AB has consistently been above 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.02, based on 472 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. Lifco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.89 is 1071.4% above 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifco AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.89, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 13.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB (CHIX:LIFCBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr356.02, compared to a current price of kr326.20 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.89, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.49 and 1071.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.02. Lifco AB's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Lifco AB (CHIX:LIFCBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.89 as of Aug. 01, 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 Lifco AB (CHIX:LIFCBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr326.20 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr356.02. GuruFocus considers Lifco AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LIFCBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.89 (12% below median its 10-year median of 13.49)
  • GF Value™: kr356.02 vs. price of kr326.20 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1071.4% above the Conglomerates median (#454 of 472)

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


Lifco AB Business Description

Address Verkmastaregatan 1, Enkoping, SWE, SE-745 85
Lifco AB owns niche subsidiaries in a variety of industries, with a focus on three business areas: dental, demolition and tools, and systems solutions. The dental business supplies consumables, equipment, and technical service to dentists. The demolition and tools business manufactures and sells equipment for the construction and demolition industry, including demolition robots and crane attachments. The systems solutions business provides interiors for service vehicles, contract manufacturing, environmental technology, sawmill equipment, and construction materials. The Group's material revenue streams arising from the sale of goods comprise sales of dental products, tools and machinery, infrastructure products, environmental technology, special products, and transportation products.
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