Lion (FRA:LOC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.90 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:LOC Lion Corp FRA:LOC
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What is Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lion FRA:LOC +1.69% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:LOC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.52. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lion ranks worse than 64.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Lion's current share price is €9.00. Lion's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.74. Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.90.

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

FRA:LOC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.62   Max: 5.61
Current: 1.93

During the past years, Lion's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.61. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.62.

FRA:LOC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.77% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:LOC: 1.93

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.

Lion's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.367. 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 €4.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lion  (FRA:LOC) 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.


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion'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.

Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lion 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 2.65 2.32 1.82 2.21 1.89

Lion 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 2.17 1.79 1.82 1.89 1.88

FRA:LOC vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lion'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.


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lion 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.00/4.74
=1.90

* 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.

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

For example, Lion'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)
=6.367/112.7000*112.7000
=6.367

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Lion Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.111 98.100 4.723
201609 4.398 98.000 5.058
201612 4.205 98.400 4.816
201703 4.362 98.100 5.011
201706 4.345 98.500 4.971
201709 4.275 98.800 4.876
201712 4.594 99.400 5.209
201803 4.809 99.200 5.463
201806 5.022 99.200 5.705
201809 5.036 99.900 5.681
201812 5.151 99.700 5.823
201903 5.295 99.700 5.985
201906 5.551 99.800 6.269
201909 5.870 100.100 6.609
201912 5.914 100.500 6.632
202003 6.117 100.300 6.873
202006 6.242 99.900 7.042
202009 6.265 99.900 7.068
202012 6.312 99.300 7.164
202103 6.305 99.900 7.113
202106 6.265 99.500 7.096
202109 6.523 100.100 7.344
202112 6.727 100.100 7.574
202203 6.714 101.100 7.484
202206 6.297 101.800 6.971
202209 6.370 103.100 6.963
202212 6.505 104.100 7.042
202303 6.493 104.400 7.009
202306 6.271 105.200 6.718
202309 6.128 106.200 6.503
202312 6.276 106.800 6.623
202403 6.079 107.200 6.391
202406 6.074 108.200 6.327
202409 6.396 108.900 6.619
202412 6.598 110.700 6.717
202503 6.488 111.100 6.581
202506 6.420 111.700 6.477
202509 6.372 112.000 6.412
202512 6.390 113.000 6.373
202603 6.367 112.700 6.367

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 1.90 mean?
Lion (FRA:LOC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Lion and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #934 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 5.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Lion's value of 1.90 is 49.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion ranks #934 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #934 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Lion's value of 1.90 is 49.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lion's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 5.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Lion 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,442 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. Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 is 49.6% 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 Lion and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion stock overvalued right now?
Lion (FRA:LOC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.52, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 49.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Lion's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Lion (FRA:LOC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Lion (FRA:LOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.52.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LOC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.90 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.62)
  • GF Value™: €8.52 vs. price of €9.00 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#934 of 1442)

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


Lion Business Description

Other Exchanges 4912:Japan
Address 1-3-28 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-8644
Lion Corp is a Japanese household and personal products manufacturer. It is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and trade of daily necessities, over-the-counter medicines, and chemical products. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Goods, Industrial Products, and Overseas Business. Its consumer goods segment includes products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, detergents, and pet supplies; the industrial products segment handles chemical raw materials and commercial products; while its overseas segment focuses on the manufacture and sale of daily necessities in international markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Goods segment.
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