London Stock Exchange Group (HAM:LS4C) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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HAM:LS4C London Stock Exchange Group PLC HAM:LS4C
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Price €106.05
GF Value €130.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is London Stock Exchange Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

London Stock Exchange Group HAM:LS4C 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates HAM:LS4C with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Capital Markets companies, London Stock Exchange Group ranks worse than 74.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), London Stock Exchange Group's current share price is €106.05. London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €34.01. London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.12.

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

HAM:LS4C' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51   Med: 6.8   Max: 12.76
Current: 3.01

During the past 13 years, London Stock Exchange Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.76. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 6.80.

HAM:LS4C's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.45% of 634 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.325 vs HAM:LS4C: 3.01

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.

London Stock Exchange Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €44.424. 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 €34.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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London Stock Exchange Group  (HAM:LS4C) 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.


London Stock Exchange Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


London Stock Exchange Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for London Stock Exchange Group'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.

London Stock Exchange Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

London Stock Exchange Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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London Stock Exchange Group Semi-Annual Data
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HAM:LS4C vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, London Stock Exchange Group'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.


London Stock Exchange Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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London Stock Exchange Group 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.

London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=106.05/34.01
=3.12

* 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.

London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, London Stock Exchange Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=44.424/139.9000*139.9000
=44.424

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

London Stock Exchange Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 10.494 102.200 14.365
201712 10.542 105.000 14.046
201812 10.683 107.100 13.955
201912 11.622 108.500 14.985
202012 11.662 109.400 14.913
202112 49.916 114.700 60.883
202212 53.911 125.300 60.193
202312 51.172 130.500 54.858
202412 52.438 135.100 54.301
202512 44.424 139.900 44.424

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 3.12 mean?
London Stock Exchange Group (HAM:LS4C) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #472 out of 634 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
London Stock Exchange Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 12.76. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 3.12 is 135.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #472 out of 634 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, London Stock Exchange Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Stock Exchange Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #472 out of 634 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places London Stock Exchange Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 3.12 is 135.5% above this benchmark. Historically, London Stock Exchange Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 1.33, London Stock Exchange Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.33, based on 634 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. London Stock Exchange Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is 135.5% 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Stock Exchange Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Stock Exchange Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group (HAM:LS4C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €130.94, compared to a current price of €106.05 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 135.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.33. London Stock Exchange Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 London Stock Exchange Group (HAM:LS4C), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 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 London Stock Exchange Group (HAM:LS4C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €106.05 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €130.94. GuruFocus considers London Stock Exchange Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:LS4C:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (54% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
  • GF Value™: €130.94 vs. price of €106.05 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.5% above the Capital Markets median (#472 of 634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LS4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


London Stock Exchange Group Business Description

Address 10 Paternoster Square, London, GBR, EC4M 7LS
London Stock Exchange Group is a fully integrated financial exchange company covering the financial market value chain from primary and secondary markets across multiple asset classes over data, index, and analytics down to clearing and post-trading reporting. With the acquisition of Refinitiv, LSEG generates about two-thirds of its revenue from data and analytics including its FTSE Russell and WM/Refinitiv benchmarks as well as data feeds and terminals. The group is also a majority shareholder in Tradeweb, one of the dominant global fixed-income trading venues, as well as LCH, the largest clearinghouse for over-the-counter swaps globally.
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