Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.61 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FRA:18LB Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB
85 GF Score
Price €17.58
GF Value €24.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Investment AB Latour Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Investment AB Latour FRA:18LB +1.30% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:18LB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, Investment AB Latour ranks worse than 85.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Investment AB Latour's current share price is €17.575. Investment AB Latour's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.87. Investment AB Latour's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.61.

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

FRA:18LB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5   Med: 5.47   Max: 11.48
Current: 3.64

During the past years, Investment AB Latour's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.48. The lowest was 3.50. And the median was 5.47.

FRA:18LB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.08% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.055 vs FRA:18LB: 3.64

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.

Investment AB Latour's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.218. 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 €4.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Investment AB Latour  (FRA:18LB) 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.


Investment AB Latour Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Investment AB Latour Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Investment AB Latour'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.

Investment AB Latour Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Investment AB Latour Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Investment AB Latour 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 5.33 4.77 4.21 4.19 3.69

FRA:18LB vs HON, MMM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Investment AB Latour'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.


Investment AB Latour Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Investment AB Latour 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.575/4.87
=3.61

* 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.

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

For example, Investment AB Latour'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)
=6.218/133.5600*133.5600
=6.218

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Investment AB Latour Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.922 101.019 3.863
201609 3.032 101.138 4.004
201612 3.282 102.022 4.297
201703 3.481 102.022 4.557
201706 3.108 102.752 4.040
201709 3.251 103.279 4.204
201712 3.191 103.793 4.106
201803 3.293 103.962 4.231
201806 3.146 104.875 4.007
201809 3.232 105.679 4.085
201812 3.315 105.912 4.180
201903 3.531 105.886 4.454
201906 3.528 106.742 4.414
201909 3.625 107.214 4.516
201912 3.882 107.766 4.811
202003 3.711 106.563 4.651
202006 4.160 107.498 5.169
202009 4.254 107.635 5.279
202012 4.468 108.296 5.510
202103 4.574 108.360 5.638
202106 4.561 108.928 5.592
202109 4.680 110.338 5.665
202112 4.805 112.486 5.705
202203 4.926 114.825 5.730
202206 4.817 118.384 5.435
202209 5.030 122.296 5.493
202212 5.291 126.365 5.592
202303 5.386 127.042 5.662
202306 5.141 129.407 5.306
202309 5.263 130.224 5.398
202312 5.711 131.912 5.782
202403 5.814 132.205 5.874
202406 5.844 132.716 5.881
202409 5.851 132.304 5.907
202412 5.933 132.987 5.959
202503 6.341 132.825 6.376
202506 5.893 133.699 5.887
202509 5.918 133.480 5.922
202512 6.126 133.390 6.134
202603 6.218 133.560 6.218

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 3.61 mean?
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 as of Jul. 24, 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 5.47. Over the past decade, Investment AB Latour's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.50 to 11.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #405 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Investment AB Latour's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Investment AB Latour's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 11.48. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Investment AB Latour's value of 3.61 is 242.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #405 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #405 out of 476 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Investment AB Latour in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Investment AB Latour's value of 3.61 is 242.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Investment AB Latour's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.50 to 11.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Investment AB Latour 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 1.06, based on 476 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. Investment AB Latour's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 is 242.2% 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment AB Latour's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.46, compared to a current price of €17.58 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 242.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Jul. 24, 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.58 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.46. GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:18LB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.61 (34% below median its 10-year median of 5.47)
  • GF Value™: €24.46 vs. price of €17.58 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 242.2% above the Conglomerates median (#405 of 476)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18LB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Investment AB Latour Business Description

Address J A Wettergrens Gata 7, P.O. Box 336, Gothenburg, SWE, 401 25
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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