LYG (Lloyds Banking Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 139% Above Median

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LYG Lloyds Banking Group PLC LYG
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Price $5.91
GF Value $4.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lloyds Banking Group LYG -0.51% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates LYG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Banks companies, Lloyds Banking Group ranks better than 50.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Lloyds Banking Group's current share price is $5.91. Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.57. Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

LYG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.32
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Lloyds Banking Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.32. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.54.

LYG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.66% of 1283 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs LYG: 1.27

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.

Lloyds Banking Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.310. 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 $4.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Lloyds Banking Group  (NYSE:LYG) 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.


Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lloyds Banking Group'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.

Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lloyds Banking Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lloyds Banking Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.86 0.97 1.14 1.07 1.28

Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Lloyds Banking Group'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.


Lloyds Banking Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lloyds Banking Group 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.

Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.91/4.57
=1.29

* 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.

Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lloyds Banking Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.31/142.3000*142.3000
=4.310

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

Lloyds Banking Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201106 4.236 93.500 6.447
201112 4.125 95.000 6.179
201206 4.062 95.600 6.046
201212 3.849 97.300 5.629
201306 3.770 98.000 5.474
201312 3.582 99.200 5.138
201406 4.261 99.800 6.076
201412 4.270 99.900 6.082
201506 4.151 100.100 5.901
201512 3.909 100.400 5.540
201606 3.863 101.000 5.443
201612 3.381 102.200 4.708
201706 3.411 103.500 4.690
201712 3.643 105.000 4.937
201806 3.570 105.900 4.797
201812 3.552 107.100 4.719
201906 3.500 107.900 4.616
201912 3.562 108.500 4.672
202006 3.441 108.800 4.500
202012 3.733 109.400 4.856
202106 4.085 111.400 5.218
202112 3.963 114.700 4.917
202203 3.887 116.500 4.748
202206 3.560 120.500 4.204
202209 3.099 122.300 3.606
202212 3.162 125.300 3.591
202303 3.486 126.800 3.912
202306 3.460 129.400 3.805
202309 3.493 130.100 3.821
202312 3.760 130.500 4.100
202403 3.799 131.600 4.108
202406 3.661 133.000 3.917
202409 3.979 133.500 4.241
202412 3.822 135.100 4.026
202503 4.076 136.100 4.262
202506 4.233 138.400 4.352
202509 4.156 138.900 4.258
202512 4.344 139.900 4.419
202603 4.378 140.800 4.425
202606 4.310 142.300 4.310

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 1.29 mean?
Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 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 Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Lloyds Banking Group ranks #633 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lloyds Banking Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.32. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Lloyds Banking Group's value of 1.29 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lloyds Banking Group ranks #633 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lloyds Banking Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Banking Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Lloyds Banking Group ranks #633 out of 1283 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Lloyds Banking Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Lloyds Banking Group's value of 1.29 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Lloyds Banking Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Lloyds Banking Group has consistently been at 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,283 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. Lloyds Banking Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 0% at 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 Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lloyds Banking Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Banking Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.13, compared to a current price of $5.91 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 0% at the Banks industry median of 1.29. Lloyds Banking Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 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 Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Banking Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.91 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.13. GuruFocus considers Lloyds Banking Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LYG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (139% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: $4.13 vs. price of $5.91 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Banks median (#633 of 1283)

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


Lloyds Banking Group Business Description

Address 33 Old Broad Street, London, GBR, EC2N 1HZ
Lloyds is a retail and commercial bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. The bank operates via three business segments: retail, commercial banking, and insurance and wealth. In retail, Lloyds offers primarily mortgages (66% of loan portfolio), credit cards, and current accounts to its customers. Its commercial banking operation provides lending, transaction banking, working capital management, and debt capital market services to large companies and financial institutions in the UK. Insurance and wealth round out the product lineup with life and property insurance as well as pension solutions and high-net-worth asset management services.
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