Largo (FRA:LR8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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What is Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Largo FRA:LR8 -7.17% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:LR8 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Metals & Mining companies, Largo ranks better than 89.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Largo's current share price is €0.518. Largo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.87. Largo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

FRA:LR8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.8   Max: 3.3
Current: 0.18

During the past years, Largo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.30. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.80.

FRA:LR8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
89.53% of 1547 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs FRA:LR8: 0.18

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.

Largo's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.308. 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 €2.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Largo  (FRA:LR8) 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.


Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Largo'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.

Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Largo 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 1.22 0.90 0.46 0.49 0.27

Largo 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 0.47 0.36 0.43 0.27 0.32

Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Largo'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.


Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Largo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Largo 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.518/2.87
=0.18

* 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.

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

For example, Largo'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)
=1.308/132.2623*132.2623
=1.308

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Largo Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.948 102.002 1.229
201609 0.616 101.765 0.801
201612 0.446 101.449 0.581
201703 0.520 102.634 0.670
201706 0.359 103.029 0.461
201709 0.575 103.345 0.736
201712 0.967 103.345 1.238
201803 1.458 105.004 1.836
201806 2.485 105.557 3.114
201809 3.335 105.636 4.176
201812 4.791 105.399 6.012
201903 4.781 106.979 5.911
201906 4.600 107.690 5.650
201909 4.387 107.611 5.392
201912 4.416 107.769 5.420
202003 3.755 107.927 4.602
202006 3.527 108.401 4.303
202009 3.356 108.164 4.104
202012 3.456 108.559 4.211
202103 3.157 110.298 3.786
202106 3.469 111.720 4.107
202109 3.517 112.905 4.120
202112 3.633 113.774 4.223
202203 4.082 117.646 4.589
202206 4.239 120.806 4.641
202209 4.324 120.648 4.740
202212 3.914 120.964 4.280
202303 3.905 122.702 4.209
202306 3.928 124.203 4.183
202309 3.721 125.230 3.930
202312 3.560 125.072 3.765
202403 3.308 126.258 3.465
202406 2.892 127.522 3.000
202409 2.718 127.285 2.824
202412 2.455 127.364 2.549
202503 2.368 129.181 2.424
202506 2.207 129.892 2.247
202509 1.730 130.287 1.756
202512 1.330 130.366 1.349
202603 1.308 132.262 1.308

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 0.18 mean?
Largo (FRA:LR8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 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 Largo and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Largo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Largo ranks #162 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Largo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Largo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.30. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Largo's value of 0.18 is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Largo ranks #162 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Largo has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Largo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Largo ranks #162 out of 1547 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Largo in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Largo's value of 0.18 is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Largo's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Largo has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.42, based on 1,547 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. Largo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 87.3% below 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 Largo and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Largo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Largo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largo (FRA:LR8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.99, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 47.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 87.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. Largo's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Largo (FRA:LR8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 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 Largo (FRA:LR8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 47.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.99. GuruFocus considers Largo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LR8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (78% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: €0.99 vs. price of €0.52 (47.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#162 of 1547)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LR8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Largo Business Description

Other Exchanges LGO:USALGO:Canada
Address 100 King Street West, Suite 1600, First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5X 1G5
Largo Inc is committed to the production and supply of high-quality vanadium products. The company is also focused on the advancement of renewable energy storage solutions through Largo Clean Energy and its vanadium redox flow battery technology. The Company is engaged in the mining, exploration, and development of mineral properties, predominantly in Brazil, through which it produces and supplies vanadium products VPURE Flake, VPURE+ Flake, and VPURE+ Powder. The company has operating segments: sales & trading, mine properties, which generates key revenue, corporate, exploration and evaluation properties, Clean Energy, and Largo Physical Vanadium.
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