LCTC (Lifeloc Technologies) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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LCTC Lifeloc Technologies Inc LCTC
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Price $3.80
GF Value $3.02
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifeloc Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lifeloc Technologies LCTC 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates LCTC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Lifeloc Technologies ranks better than 66.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Lifeloc Technologies's current share price is $3.80. Lifeloc Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.93. Lifeloc Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.30.

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

LCTC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.16   Max: 3.01
Current: 1.3

During the past years, Lifeloc Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.16.

LCTC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.26% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs LCTC: 1.30

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.

Lifeloc Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.435. 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 $2.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lifeloc Technologies  (OTCPK:LCTC) 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.


Lifeloc Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lifeloc Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeloc Technologies'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.

Lifeloc Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lifeloc Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lifeloc Technologies 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 1.13 1.03 1.05 0.82 0.63

LCTC vs SCND, QURT, FCUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Lifeloc Technologies'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.


Lifeloc Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lifeloc Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifeloc Technologies 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.

Lifeloc Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.80/2.93
=1.30

* 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.

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

For example, Lifeloc Technologies'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)
=1.435/330.2130*330.2130
=1.435

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lifeloc Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.348 241.018 3.217
201609 2.388 241.428 3.266
201612 2.400 241.432 3.283
201703 2.434 243.801 3.297
201706 2.464 244.955 3.322
201709 2.467 246.819 3.301
201712 2.415 246.524 3.235
201803 2.422 249.554 3.205
201806 2.455 251.989 3.217
201809 2.480 252.439 3.244
201812 2.511 251.233 3.300
201903 2.524 254.202 3.279
201906 2.614 256.143 3.370
201909 2.676 256.759 3.442
201912 2.768 256.974 3.557
202003 2.714 258.115 3.472
202006 2.571 257.797 3.293
202009 2.485 260.280 3.153
202012 2.405 260.474 3.049
202103 2.576 264.877 3.211
202106 2.531 271.696 3.076
202109 2.744 274.310 3.303
202112 2.687 278.802 3.182
202203 2.635 287.504 3.026
202206 2.553 296.311 2.845
202209 2.518 296.808 2.801
202212 2.508 296.797 2.790
202303 2.486 301.836 2.720
202306 2.509 305.109 2.715
202309 2.553 307.789 2.739
202312 2.592 306.746 2.790
202403 2.476 312.332 2.618
202406 2.355 314.175 2.475
202409 2.410 315.301 2.524
202412 2.337 315.605 2.445
202503 2.282 319.799 2.356
202506 2.139 322.561 2.190
202509 2.043 324.800 2.077
202512 1.491 324.054 1.519
202603 1.435 330.213 1.435

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 1.30 mean?
Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Lifeloc Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #669 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Lifeloc Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lifeloc Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.01. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 1.30 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #669 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifeloc Technologies has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeloc Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCND and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #669 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Lifeloc Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 1.30 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lifeloc Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Lifeloc Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Lifeloc Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 39.5% 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 Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeloc Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifeloc Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $3.80 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 39.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Lifeloc Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.80 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02. GuruFocus considers Lifeloc Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LCTC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $3.80 (25.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Hardware median (#669 of 1983)

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


Lifeloc Technologies Business Description

Address 12441 West 49th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA, 80033
Lifeloc Technologies Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of portable hand-held and fixed station breathalyzers and related accessories, supplies, and education. It offers fuel-cell-based breath alcohol testing equipment and also a line of supplies, accessories, services, and training to support customers' alcohol testing programs. The company operates through one segment. The products of the company include: L series breathalyzers, FC series breathalyzers, Sentinel alcohol system, calibration equipment, impairment goggles, AlcoMark breath testing management software.
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