Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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LTS:0RCG Hapag-Lloyd AG LTS:0RCG
71 GF Score
Price €126.75
GF Value €121.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hapag-Lloyd AG LTS:0RCG +1.89% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RCG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks worse than 60.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Hapag-Lloyd AG's current share price is €126.75. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €82.83. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.53.

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

LTS:0RCG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 2.46   Max: 9.83
Current: 1.57

During the past years, Hapag-Lloyd AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.83. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 2.46.

LTS:0RCG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.24% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs LTS:0RCG: 1.57

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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €102.818. 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 €82.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hapag-Lloyd AG  (LTS:0RCG) 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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hapag-Lloyd AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 1.83 1.63 1.41 1.46 1.45

Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hapag-Lloyd AG 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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=126.75/82.83
=1.53

* 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.

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

For example, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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)
=102.818/131.2583*131.2583
=102.818

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Hapag-Lloyd AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 39.645 100.717 51.667
201609 39.581 101.017 51.430
201612 42.337 101.217 54.903
201703 41.347 101.417 53.513
201706 33.684 102.117 43.296
201709 32.832 102.717 41.955
201712 34.398 102.617 43.999
201803 33.344 102.917 42.526
201806 34.899 104.017 44.039
201809 35.166 104.718 44.079
201812 35.552 104.217 44.777
201903 36.480 104.217 45.945
201906 35.941 105.718 44.624
201909 38.102 106.018 47.173
201912 37.589 105.818 46.626
202003 38.661 105.718 48.001
202006 37.985 106.618 46.764
202009 37.718 105.818 46.786
202012 38.161 105.518 47.470
202103 47.093 107.518 57.491
202106 51.642 108.486 62.482
202109 69.625 109.435 83.510
202112 91.882 110.384 109.258
202203 117.969 113.968 135.866
202206 116.781 115.760 132.416
202209 154.858 118.818 171.072
202212 158.702 119.345 174.544
202303 166.418 122.402 178.458
202306 108.293 123.140 115.432
202309 112.436 124.195 118.831
202312 106.335 123.773 112.766
202403 110.721 125.038 116.229
202406 104.720 125.882 109.193
202409 105.658 126.198 109.895
202412 118.313 127.041 122.240
202503 115.706 127.779 118.856
202506 100.485 128.412 102.712
202509 101.020 129.255 102.586
202512 102.016 129.361 103.513
202603 102.818 131.258 102.818

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 1.53 mean?
Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #444 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 9.83. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 1.53 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #444 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #444 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hapag-Lloyd AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 1.53 is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hapag-Lloyd AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 9.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 737 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 21.4% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.84, compared to a current price of €126.75 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 21.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.26. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €126.75 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.84. GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RCG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: €121.84 vs. price of €126.75 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the Transportation median (#444 of 737)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Business Description

Address Ballindamm 25, Hamburg, DEU, 20095
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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