LFCR (Lifecore Biomedical) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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LFCR Lifecore Biomedical Inc LFCR
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Price $4.98
GF Value $6.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lifecore Biomedical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lifecore Biomedical LFCR +2.47% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates LFCR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Drug Manufacturers companies, Lifecore Biomedical ranks better than 79.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Lifecore Biomedical's current share price is $4.98. Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.48. Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.77.

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

LFCR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.37
Current: 0.75

During the past years, Lifecore Biomedical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 1.23.

LFCR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.84% of 759 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs LFCR: 0.75

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.

Lifecore Biomedical's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.759. 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 $6.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lifecore Biomedical  (NAS:LFCR) 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.


Lifecore Biomedical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lifecore Biomedical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifecore Biomedical'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.

Lifecore Biomedical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lifecore Biomedical Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.05 0.94 0.73 0.95

Lifecore Biomedical Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 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 0.79 0.95 1.06 1.23 0.57

LFCR vs ANIK, DERM, ASRT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Lifecore Biomedical'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.


Lifecore Biomedical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifecore Biomedical 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.

Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.98/6.48
=0.77

* 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.

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

For example, Lifecore Biomedical'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)
=-0.759/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.759

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lifecore Biomedical Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 7.762 240.229 10.669
201608 7.903 240.849 10.835
201611 7.998 241.353 10.943
201702 8.153 243.603 11.052
201705 8.241 244.733 11.119
201708 8.346 245.519 11.225
201711 8.396 246.669 11.240
201802 9.023 248.991 11.966
201805 9.117 251.588 11.966
201808 9.131 252.146 11.958
201811 9.126 252.038 11.957
201902 9.311 252.776 12.163
201905 9.282 256.092 11.968
201908 9.090 256.558 11.700
201911 8.884 257.208 11.406
202002 8.487 258.678 10.834
202005 7.906 256.394 10.182
202008 7.563 259.918 9.608
202011 7.125 260.229 9.041
202102 6.978 263.014 8.761
202105 6.913 269.195 8.480
202108 6.580 273.567 7.942
202111 5.298 277.948 6.294
202202 4.887 283.716 5.688
202205 2.976 292.296 3.362
202208 3.274 296.171 3.650
202211 2.448 297.711 2.715
202302 1.128 300.840 1.238
202305 -0.143 304.127 -0.155
202308 -0.445 307.026 -0.479
202311 0.047 307.051 0.051
202402 0.579 310.326 0.616
202405 0.370 314.069 0.389
202408 -0.127 314.796 -0.133
202411 0.418 315.493 0.438
202502 0.060 319.082 0.062
202505 0.036 321.465 0.037
202509 -0.281 324.800 -0.286
202512 -0.379 324.054 -0.386
202603 -0.759 330.213 -0.759

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 0.77 mean?
Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 as of Jul. 16, 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 Lifecore Biomedical and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifecore Biomedical ranks #153 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lifecore Biomedical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 2.37. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Lifecore Biomedical's value of 0.77 is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifecore Biomedical ranks #153 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifecore Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifecore Biomedical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ANIK and DERM?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Lifecore Biomedical ranks #153 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lifecore Biomedical in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Lifecore Biomedical's value of 0.77 is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lifecore Biomedical's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Lifecore Biomedical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.82, based on 759 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. Lifecore Biomedical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.77 is 57.7% 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 Lifecore Biomedical and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifecore Biomedical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifecore Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.48, compared to a current price of $4.98 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 57.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.82. Lifecore Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.77 as of Jul. 16, 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 Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifecore Biomedical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.98 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.48. GuruFocus considers Lifecore Biomedical to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LFCR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.77 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: $6.48 vs. price of $4.98 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#153 of 759)

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


Lifecore Biomedical Business Description

Other Exchanges LDE:Germany
Address 3515 Lyman Boulevard, Chaska, MN, USA, 55318
Lifecore Biomedical Inc is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides services in the development, fill, and finish of complex sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges. The group recognizes revenue in two different product categories, CDMO and HA manufacturing.
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