Critical Elements LithiumCRECF 36 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRECF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,550 Metals & Mining companies, Critical Elements Lithium ranks better than 50.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Critical Elements Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CRECF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 1.5
Current: 1.5
During the past years, Critical Elements Lithium's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
CRECF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.58% of 1550
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs CRECF: 1.50
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.
Critical Elements Lithium's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.260. 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 $0.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.
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Critical Elements Lithium (OTCPK:CRECF) 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Critical Elements Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
Critical Elements Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Critical Elements Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Critical Elements Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Critical Elements Lithium 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.
* 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.
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 1.52 mean?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 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 Critical Elements Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #766 out of 1550 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Critical Elements Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Critical Elements Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Critical Elements Lithium's value of 1.52 is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #766 out of 1550 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Critical Elements Lithium has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Critical Elements Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #766 out of 1550 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Critical Elements Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Critical Elements Lithium's value of 1.52 is 0.7% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.51, based on 1,550 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. Critical Elements Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 0.7% 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 Critical Elements Lithium and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Critical Elements Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Critical Elements Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 and 0.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.51. Critical Elements Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Corp is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in Canada. It focuses on an exploration of rare earth metals, particularly lithium and Tantalum. The company's properties include Rose Lithium -Tantalum, Nisk, Arques, Bourier, Caumont, Dumulon, and Nemaska Belt Properties, among others.
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