Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (FRA:39EA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.53 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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FRA:39EA Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd FRA:39EA
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Price €4.41
GF Value €4.75
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What is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co FRA:39EA -6.83% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.53 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 12.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:39EA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,126 Chemicals companies, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks worse than 82.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current share price is €4.407. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.25. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.53.

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

FRA:39EA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.04   Med: 12.25   Max: 56.55
Current: 4.41

During the past years, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 56.55. The lowest was 3.04. And the median was 12.25.

FRA:39EA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.95% of 1126 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:39EA: 4.41

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.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.781. 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 €1.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co  (FRA:39EA) 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.


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:39EA vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.407/1.25
=3.53

* 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.

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

For example, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co'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)
=2.781/121.4731*121.4731
=2.781

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.178 101.686 0.213
201609 0.192 102.565 0.227
201612 0.216 103.225 0.254
201703 0.224 103.335 0.263
201706 0.231 103.664 0.271
201709 0.249 103.994 0.291
201712 0.332 104.984 0.384
201803 0.354 105.973 0.406
201806 0.389 106.193 0.445
201809 0.394 106.852 0.448
201812 0.558 107.622 0.630
201903 0.583 108.172 0.655
201906 0.557 109.601 0.617
201909 0.573 110.260 0.631
201912 0.592 110.700 0.650
202003 0.600 110.920 0.657
202006 0.571 110.590 0.627
202009 0.663 107.512 0.749
202012 0.717 109.711 0.794
202103 0.806 111.579 0.877
202106 1.168 111.360 1.274
202109 1.264 109.051 1.408
202112 1.512 112.349 1.635
202203 1.906 113.558 2.039
202206 2.243 113.448 2.402
202209 2.768 113.778 2.955
202212 2.957 114.548 3.136
202303 3.106 115.427 3.269
202306 3.095 115.647 3.251
202309 3.088 116.087 3.231
202312 2.995 117.296 3.102
202403 3.039 117.735 3.135
202406 2.813 117.296 2.913
202409 2.776 118.615 2.843
202412 2.717 118.945 2.775
202503 2.619 119.384 2.665
202506 2.408 119.055 2.457
202509 2.420 119.934 2.451
202512 2.611 120.704 2.628
202603 2.781 121.473 2.781

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 3.53 mean?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (FRA:39EA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.53 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 12.25. Over the past decade, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.04 to 56.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #934 out of 1126 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.53 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 12.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.04 to a high of 56.55. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 3.53 is 112.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #934 out of 1126 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #934 out of 1126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ganfeng Lithium Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 3.53 is 112.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.04 to 56.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.25 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,126 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. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.53 is 112.7% 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.53, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 12.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (FRA:39EA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.75, compared to a current price of €4.41 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.53, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 12.25 and 112.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (FRA:39EA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.53 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (FRA:39EA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.41 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.75. GuruFocus considers Ganfeng Lithium Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:39EA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.53 (71% below median its 10-year median of 12.25)
  • GF Value™: €4.75 vs. price of €4.41 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.7% above the Chemicals median (#934 of 1126)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:39EA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Business Description

Address 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Ganfeng is the world's third largest and China's largest lithium compounds producer and the world's largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity. The company offers five major categories of more than 40 lithium compounds and metals products, which is one of the most comprehensive product offerings among the suppliers globally. Starting as a midstream manufacturer of lithium compounds and lithium metals, the firm has successfully expanded into a vertically integrated business model with operations along the critical stages of the industry value chain, including upstream lithium extraction, midstream lithium compounds and metals processing, and downstream lithium battery production and recycling.
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