LZRFY (Localiza Rent A Car) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.44 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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LZRFY Localiza Rent A Car SA LZRFY
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What is Localiza Rent A Car Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Localiza Rent A Car LZRFY -2.14% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates LZRFY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, Localiza Rent A Car ranks worse than 68.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Localiza Rent A Car's current share price is $7.31. Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.00. Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.44.

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

LZRFY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.4   Med: 8.49   Max: 17.1
Current: 2.52

During the past years, Localiza Rent A Car's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.10. The lowest was 2.40. And the median was 8.49.

LZRFY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.54% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs LZRFY: 2.52

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.

Localiza Rent A Car's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.594. 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 $3.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Localiza Rent A Car  (OTCPK:LZRFY) 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.


Localiza Rent A Car Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Localiza Rent A Car Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Localiza Rent A Car'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.

Localiza Rent A Car Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Localiza Rent A Car Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Localiza Rent A Car Quarterly Data
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LZRFY vs URI, SUNB, AER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Localiza Rent A Car'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.


Localiza Rent A Car Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Localiza Rent A Car 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.

Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.31/3.00
=2.44

* 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.

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

For example, Localiza Rent A Car'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)
=4.594/175.0655*175.0655
=4.594

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Localiza Rent A Car Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.874 108.851 1.406
201609 0.951 109.986 1.514
201612 0.945 110.802 1.493
201703 1.059 111.869 1.657
201706 1.048 112.115 1.636
201709 1.149 112.777 1.784
201712 1.131 114.068 1.736
201803 1.189 114.868 1.812
201806 1.077 117.038 1.611
201809 1.029 117.881 1.528
201812 1.139 118.340 1.685
201903 1.723 120.124 2.511
201906 1.757 120.977 2.543
201909 1.687 121.292 2.435
201912 1.744 123.436 2.473
202003 1.471 124.092 2.075
202006 1.392 123.557 1.972
202009 1.402 125.095 1.962
202012 1.555 129.012 2.110
202103 1.518 131.660 2.018
202106 1.802 133.871 2.357
202109 1.867 137.913 2.370
202112 1.779 141.992 2.193
202203 2.132 146.537 2.547
202206 2.192 149.784 2.562
202209 3.947 147.800 4.675
202212 3.980 150.207 4.639
202303 4.050 153.352 4.623
202306 4.838 154.519 5.481
202309 4.820 155.464 5.428
202312 4.889 157.148 5.446
202403 4.909 159.372 5.392
202406 4.419 161.052 4.804
202409 4.365 162.342 4.707
202412 4.096 164.740 4.353
202503 4.356 168.102 4.536
202506 4.358 169.670 4.497
202509 4.445 170.739 4.558
202512 4.274 171.765 4.356
202603 4.594 175.066 4.594

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 2.44 mean?
Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.44 as of Aug. 03, 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 Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 8.49. Over the past decade, Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.40 to 17.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #499 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.44 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 8.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.40 to a high of 17.10. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 2.44 is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #499 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Localiza Rent A Car has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Localiza Rent A Car's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Localiza Rent A Car ranks #499 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Localiza Rent A Car in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Localiza Rent A Car's value of 2.44 is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Localiza Rent A Car's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.40 to 17.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.49 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Localiza Rent A Car 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.55, based on 728 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. Localiza Rent A Car's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.44 is 57.4% 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 Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Localiza Rent A Car's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Localiza Rent A Car stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.58, compared to a current price of $7.31 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 8.49 and 57.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.55. Localiza Rent A Car's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.44 as of Aug. 03, 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 Localiza Rent A Car (LZRFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.31 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.58. GuruFocus considers Localiza Rent A Car to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LZRFY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.44 (71% below median its 10-year median of 8.49)
  • GF Value™: $11.58 vs. price of $7.31 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.4% above the Business Services median (#499 of 728)

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


Localiza Rent A Car Business Description

Other Exchanges RENT4:BrazilRENT3:Brazil
Address Avenida Bernardo Vasconcelos, No. 377 - Cachoeirinha, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 31150-000
Localiza Rent A Car SA is a car rental service provider with the majority of its operations in Brazil. Through its subsidiaries, the company rents cars to individuals, manages corporate car fleets, sells its decommissioned fleet, and operates a franchise business. The company has two reportable operating segments: Car Rental and Fleet Management. Maximum revenue is generated from the Car Rental segment, which is responsible for car rentals and for stipulating insurance and managing car claims for insurance companies. This segment is also responsible for the administration and granting of franchises and the right to use the Localiza brand in geographically defined markets. Geographically, the company operates across different regions in Latin America.
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