LPL Financial HoldingsLPLA +1.93%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.05 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates LPLA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $466.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Capital Markets companies, LPL Financial Holdings ranks worse than 95.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LPLA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 11.22 Max: 18.97
Current: 11.82
During the past years, LPL Financial Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.97. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 11.22.
LPLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.31% of 639
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs LPLA: 11.82
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.
LPL Financial Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.904. 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 $26.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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LPL Financial Holdings (NAS:LPLA) 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.
LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LPL Financial Holdings'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.
LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
LPLA vs TW, CRCL, IREN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, LPL Financial Holdings'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.
LPL Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPL Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
LPL Financial Holdings 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.
* 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.
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 12.05 mean?
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.05 as of Jul. 13, 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 18.97. According to the industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #609 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
LPL Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.05 is near median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 18.97. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. LPL Financial Holdings' value of 12.05 is 792.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #609 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LPL Financial Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPL Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TW and CRCL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #609 out of 639 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places LPL Financial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. LPL Financial Holdings' value of 12.05 is 792.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LPL Financial Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 18.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 1.35, LPL Financial Holdings 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 1.35, based on 639 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. LPL Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.05 is 792.6% 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPL Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPL Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $466.29, compared to a current price of $322.98 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 792.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.35. LPL Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.05 as of Jul. 13, 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $322.98 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $466.29.
GuruFocus considers LPL Financial Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LPLA:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.05 (near median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: $466.29 vs. price of $322.98 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 792.6% above the Capital Markets median (#609 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LPLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPL Financial is the largest US independent broker-dealer, with more than 32,000 financial advisors affiliated with its platform and roughly 11 million customer accounts at the end of 2025. The firm earns the bulk of its profit from interest income earned on client cash balances and from advisory fees and commissions tied to the $2.4 trillion in assets under management or advisory on its platform at year-end 2025. LPL specializes in providing turnkey wealth management services for affiliated independent advisors, but maintains a diverse array of affiliation modalities, running the gamut from more traditional employee models to a pure RIA custody approach. It earns tuck-in revenue from recordkeeping fees and the provision of software tools and services to its advisor base.
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