Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 64% Below Median

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TSX:LAR Lithium Argentina AG TSX:LAR
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What is Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lithium Argentina AG TSX:LAR +0.24% 32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates TSX:LAR with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,538 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Argentina AG ranks worse than 54.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Lithium Argentina AG's current share price is C$8.29. Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4.72. Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

TSX:LAR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 4.87   Max: 16.7
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Lithium Argentina AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.70. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 4.87.

TSX:LAR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.36% of 1538 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs TSX:LAR: 1.76

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.

Lithium Argentina AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6.551. 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 C$4.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lithium Argentina AG  (TSX:LAR) 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.


Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lithium Argentina 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.

Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lithium Argentina AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lithium Argentina 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 0.73 0.66 1.04 1.68 1.97

Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Argentina 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.


Lithium Argentina AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lithium Argentina 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.

Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.29/4.72
=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.

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

For example, Lithium Argentina 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)
=6.551/108.0600*108.0600
=6.551

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

Lithium Argentina AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 1.192 99.475 1.295
201606 1.111 100.088 1.199
201609 1.046 99.604 1.135
201703 0.971 100.040 1.049
201706 1.427 100.285 1.538
201709 1.578 100.254 1.701
201712 1.570 100.213 1.693
201803 1.531 100.836 1.641
201806 1.457 101.435 1.552
201809 1.374 101.246 1.466
201812 1.246 100.906 1.334
201903 1.198 101.571 1.275
201906 1.121 102.044 1.187
201909 2.431 101.396 2.591
201912 2.340 101.063 2.502
202003 2.338 101.048 2.500
202006 2.154 100.743 2.310
202009 1.464 100.585 1.573
202012 2.416 100.241 2.604
202103 5.892 100.800 6.316
202106 5.539 101.352 5.906
202109 5.560 101.533 5.917
202112 5.681 101.776 6.032
202203 7.814 103.205 8.182
202206 7.724 104.783 7.966
202209 7.636 104.835 7.871
202212 7.887 104.666 8.143
202303 9.546 106.245 9.709
202306 10.361 106.576 10.505
202309 10.617 106.570 10.765
202312 6.921 106.461 7.025
202403 6.891 107.355 6.936
202406 7.004 107.991 7.008
202409 6.952 107.468 6.990
202412 7.287 107.128 7.350
202503 7.318 107.722 7.341
202506 6.950 108.075 6.949
202509 6.513 107.710 6.534
202512 6.522 107.200 6.574
202603 6.551 108.060 6.551

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?
Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 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 Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 16.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #836 out of 1538 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lithium Argentina AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 16.70. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Lithium Argentina AG's value of 1.76 is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #836 out of 1538 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithium Argentina AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Argentina AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #836 out of 1538 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lithium Argentina AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Lithium Argentina AG's value of 1.76 is 23.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lithium Argentina AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 16.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Lithium Argentina 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.42, based on 1,538 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. Lithium Argentina AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 23.9% 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 Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium Argentina AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Argentina AG stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 23.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. Lithium Argentina AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lithium Argentina AG (TSX:LAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 28, 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.

Lithium Argentina AG Business Description

Other Exchanges LAR:USAZV5:Germany
Address Dammstrasse 19, Zug, CHE, 6300
Lithium Argentina AG is a Swiss-domiciled resource company focused on advancing lithium projects. Its project portfolio comprises its ownership interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz property in Jujuy, Argentina; the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project; and the Sal de la Puna project, PPG, in Salta, Argentina. Additionally, the company owns the Salar de Antofalla (Antofalla Project) in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina. It is focused on the operations at Cauchari-Olaroz and advancing the development of its lithium growth pipeline in Argentina.
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