Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:LCI Lucky Core Industries Ltd KAR:LCI
88 GF Score
Price ₨225.50
GF Value ₨215.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lucky Core Industries KAR:LCI -1.52% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨215.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks worse than 70.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Lucky Core Industries's current share price is ₨225.50. Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨75.76. Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

KAR:LCI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 3.17   Max: 5.45
Current: 2.96

During the past years, Lucky Core Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.45. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 3.17.

KAR:LCI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.75% of 1258 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs KAR:LCI: 2.96

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.

Lucky Core Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨121.692. 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 ₨75.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lucky Core Industries  (KAR:LCI) 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.


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lucky Core Industries'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.

Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lucky Core Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lucky Core Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:LCI vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core Industries'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.


Lucky Core Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lucky Core Industries 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.

Lucky Core Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=225.50/75.76
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, Lucky Core Industries'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)
=121.692/330.2130*330.2130
=121.692

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lucky Core Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 33.716 241.018 46.193
201609 35.108 241.428 48.019
201612 35.139 241.432 48.061
201703 35.457 243.801 48.024
201706 37.329 244.955 50.322
201709 37.107 246.819 49.645
201712 38.840 246.524 52.025
201803 39.649 249.554 52.464
201806 40.292 251.989 52.800
201809 39.758 252.439 52.007
201812 40.358 251.233 53.045
201903 41.511 254.202 53.924
201906 43.212 256.143 55.708
201909 44.114 256.759 56.734
201912 46.580 256.974 59.856
202003 45.193 258.115 57.817
202006 44.341 257.797 56.797
202009 46.624 260.280 59.151
202012 50.160 260.474 63.590
202103 50.408 264.877 62.842
202106 51.394 271.696 62.463
202109 55.176 274.310 66.421
202112 55.425 278.802 65.645
202203 60.348 287.504 69.313
202206 61.635 296.311 68.687
202209 62.533 296.808 69.571
202212 65.187 296.797 72.526
202303 104.183 301.836 113.978
202306 94.612 305.109 102.397
202309 93.508 307.789 100.321
202312 98.928 306.746 106.496
202403 99.799 312.332 105.512
202406 107.076 314.175 112.542
202409 106.158 315.301 111.179
202412 114.121 315.605 119.403
202503 112.969 319.799 116.648
202506 119.061 322.561 121.885
202509 117.520 324.800 119.479
202512 122.818 324.054 125.152
202603 121.692 330.213 121.692

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 2.98 mean?
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.17. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #890 out of 1258 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is near median its 10-year median of 3.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 5.45. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Lucky Core Industries' value of 2.98 is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #890 out of 1258 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #890 out of 1258 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lucky Core Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Lucky Core Industries' value of 2.98 is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 5.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Lucky Core Industries 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 1.64, based on 1,258 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. Lucky Core Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 81.7% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨215.75, compared to a current price of ₨225.50 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 81.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨225.50 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨215.75. GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (near median its 10-year median of 3.17)
  • GF Value™: ₨215.75 vs. price of ₨225.50 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.7% above the Chemicals median (#890 of 1258)

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


Lucky Core Industries Business Description

Address 5 West Wharf Road, ICI House, Karachi, PAK, 74000
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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