UPL (LSE:UPLL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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LSE:UPLL UPL Ltd LSE:UPLL
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Price $14.00
GF Value $16.24
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What is UPL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

UPL LSE:UPLL 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates LSE:UPLL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Agriculture companies, UPL ranks worse than 63.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), UPL's current share price is $14.00. UPL's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.97. UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

LSE:UPLL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 3.01   Max: 5.57
Current: 1.97

During the past years, UPL's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.57. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.01.

LSE:UPLL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.5% of 200 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs LSE:UPLL: 1.97

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.

UPL's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.853. 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 $7.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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UPL  (LSE:UPLL) 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.


UPL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


UPL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPL'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.

UPL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

UPL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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UPL 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 2.34 0.00 2.30 0.00 1.88

LSE:UPLL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, UPL'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.


UPL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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UPL 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.

UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.00/7.97
=1.76

* 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.

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

For example, UPL'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)
=8.853/164.2724*164.2724
=8.853

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

UPL Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 2.795 105.961 4.333
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 2.804 105.196 4.379
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 3.079 109.021 4.639
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 3.540 109.786 5.297
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 3.164 115.142 4.514
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 5.318 118.202 7.391
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 5.078 123.175 6.772
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 6.494 124.705 8.554
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 6.493 130.118 8.197
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 7.202 131.771 8.978
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 7.382 135.847 8.927
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 8.127 138.822 9.617
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 7.949 144.661 9.027
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 9.272 146.865 10.371
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 8.881 151.492 9.630
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 8.556 153.035 9.184
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 8.215 157.882 8.547
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 8.814 157.552 9.190
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 8.553 162.289 8.658
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 8.853 164.272 8.853

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 1.76 mean?
UPL (LSE:UPLL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 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 UPL and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #127 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
UPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.57. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. UPL's value of 1.76 is 26.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPL ranks #127 out of 200 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UPL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #127 out of 200 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places UPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. UPL's value of 1.76 is 26.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UPL's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 1.39, UPL 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.39, based on 200 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. UPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 26.6% 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 UPL and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL (LSE:UPLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.24, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 26.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 1.39. UPL's 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.24. GuruFocus considers UPL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UPLL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (42% below median its 10-year median of 3.01)
  • GF Value™: $16.24 vs. price of $14.00 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.6% above the Agriculture median (#127 of 200)

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


UPL Business Description

Other Exchanges UPL:India512070:India
Address C. D. Marg, 11th Road, Uniphos House, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 051
UPL Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products. The firm's crop protection portfolio includes fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, rodenticides, and specialty crop chemicals. The firm's seed products consist of nutri-feeds, seeds, and seed treatment products. UPL competes on price with the manufacture and sale of generic products. The company generates its revenue globally, with sales in various countries, and derives a majority share of its revenue from its business outside India. The firm sells its products through a distribution network in each region.
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