Lion (MEX:4912N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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MEX:4912N Lion Corp MEX:4912N
51 GF Score
Price MXN201.22
GF Value MXN194.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lion MEX:4912N 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:4912N with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN194.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lion ranks worse than 67.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Lion's current share price is MXN201.22. Lion's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN98.97. Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

MEX:4912N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.58   Max: 5.61
Current: 1.91

During the past years, Lion's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.61. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.58.

MEX:4912N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.01% of 1270 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs MEX:4912N: 1.91

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.

Lion's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN130.523. 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 MXN98.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Lion  (MEX:4912N) 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.


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion'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.

Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lion Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 2.32 1.82 2.21 1.89

Lion Quarterly Data
Sep21 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 1.79 1.82 1.89 1.88 1.88

MEX:4912N vs PG, CL, EL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lion'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.


Lion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lion 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=201.22/98.97
=2.03

* 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.

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

For example, Lion'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)
=130.523/113.6000*113.6000
=130.523

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Lion Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 95.449 98.000 110.643
201612 91.448 98.400 105.574
201703 87.850 98.100 101.730
201706 88.243 98.500 101.771
201709 92.460 98.800 106.310
201712 106.784 99.400 122.039
201803 107.726 99.200 123.364
201806 115.280 99.200 132.014
201809 109.917 99.900 124.991
201812 115.063 99.700 131.105
201903 116.056 99.700 132.236
201906 120.488 99.800 137.149
201909 127.634 100.100 144.847
201912 123.935 100.500 140.090
202003 158.479 100.300 179.494
202006 162.245 99.900 184.495
202009 163.016 99.900 185.372
202012 152.757 99.300 174.755
202103 153.439 99.900 174.481
202106 150.247 99.500 171.538
202109 157.801 100.100 179.083
202112 155.937 100.100 176.967
202203 147.232 101.100 165.436
202206 133.918 101.800 149.441
202209 126.867 103.100 139.787
202212 134.350 104.100 146.611
202303 125.309 104.400 136.352
202306 116.472 105.200 125.772
202309 113.926 106.200 121.864
202312 116.174 106.800 123.571
202403 109.665 107.200 116.212
202406 119.787 108.200 125.765
202409 139.769 108.900 145.801
202412 144.092 110.700 147.867
202503 143.495 111.100 146.724
202506 139.422 111.700 141.794
202509 137.188 112.000 139.148
202512 134.717 113.000 135.432
202603 132.737 112.700 133.797
202606 130.523 113.600 130.523

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 2.03 mean?
Lion (MEX:4912N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Sep. 12, 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 Lion and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #851 out of 1270 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 5.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Lion's value of 2.03 is 60.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion ranks #851 out of 1270 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #851 out of 1270 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Lion's value of 2.03 is 60.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lion's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 5.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Lion 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,270 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. Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 60.5% 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 Lion and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion (MEX:4912N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN194.53, compared to a current price of MXN201.22 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 60.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Lion's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lion (MEX:4912N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 12, 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 Lion (MEX:4912N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN201.22 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN194.53. GuruFocus considers Lion to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:4912N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
  • GF Value™: MXN194.53 vs. price of MXN201.22 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#851 of 1270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:4912N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lion Business Description

Other Exchanges 4912:Japan
Address 1-3-28 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-8644
Lion Corp is a Japanese household and personal products manufacturer. It is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and trade of daily necessities, over-the-counter medicines, and chemical products. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Goods, Industrial Products, and Overseas Business. Its consumer goods segment includes products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, detergents, and pet supplies; the industrial products segment handles chemical raw materials and commercial products; while its overseas segment focuses on the manufacture and sale of daily necessities in international markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Goods segment.
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