Largo (LGO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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What is Largo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Largo LGO -2.05% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates LGO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Metals & Mining companies, Largo ranks better than 89.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Largo's current share price is $0.6082. Largo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.45. 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:

LGO' 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.

LGO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
89.23% of 1542 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.375 vs LGO: 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 $1.512. 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 $3.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Largo  (NAS:LGO) 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
=0.6082/3.45
=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)
=1.512/132.2623*132.2623
=1.512

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Largo Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.065 102.002 1.381
201609 0.692 101.765 0.899
201612 0.471 101.449 0.614
201703 0.556 102.634 0.717
201706 0.404 103.029 0.519
201709 0.685 103.345 0.877
201712 1.144 103.345 1.464
201803 1.797 105.004 2.263
201806 2.903 105.557 3.637
201809 3.892 105.636 4.873
201812 5.451 105.399 6.840
201903 5.402 106.979 6.679
201906 5.197 107.690 6.383
201909 4.831 107.611 5.938
201912 4.907 107.769 6.022
202003 4.150 107.927 5.086
202006 3.972 108.401 4.846
202009 3.953 108.164 4.834
202012 4.205 108.559 5.123
202103 3.758 110.298 4.506
202106 4.179 111.720 4.947
202109 4.138 112.905 4.847
202112 4.105 113.774 4.772
202203 4.495 117.646 5.053
202206 4.481 120.806 4.906
202209 4.281 120.648 4.693
202212 4.146 120.964 4.533
202303 4.181 122.702 4.507
202306 4.256 124.203 4.532
202309 3.971 125.230 4.194
202312 3.882 125.072 4.105
202403 3.595 126.258 3.766
202406 3.113 127.522 3.229
202409 3.016 127.285 3.134
202412 2.571 127.364 2.670
202503 2.560 129.181 2.621
202506 2.545 129.892 2.591
202509 2.030 130.287 2.061
202512 1.558 130.366 1.581
202603 1.512 132.262 1.512

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 (LGO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 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 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 #166 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
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 1.38. Largo's value of 0.18 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Largo ranks #166 out of 1542 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 53/100 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 #166 out of 1542 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 1.38. Largo's value of 0.18 is 86.9% 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 1.38, 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 1.38, based on 1,542 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 86.9% 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 1.38 — 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 (LGO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.15, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 47.1% 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 86.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.38. Largo's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 (LGO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 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 Largo (LGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.15. GuruFocus considers Largo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LGO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (78% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: $1.15 vs. price of $0.61 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#166 of 1542)

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


Largo Business Description

Other Exchanges LR8:GermanyLGO: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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