Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSX:LB Laurentian Bank of Canada TSX:LB
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Price C$40.18
GF Value C$26.93
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What is Laurentian Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Laurentian Bank of Canada TSX:LB -0.25% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates TSX:LB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$26.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks better than 82.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Laurentian Bank of Canada's current share price is C$40.18. Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$65.43. Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.61.

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

TSX:LB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.7   Max: 1.35
Current: 0.61

During the past years, Laurentian Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.70.

TSX:LB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.51% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs TSX:LB: 0.61

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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$58.787. 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$65.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Laurentian Bank of Canada  (TSX:LB) 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.


Laurentian Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Laurentian Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Laurentian Bank of Canada'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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Laurentian Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Laurentian Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.43 0.48 0.52 0.62 0.62

TSX:LB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Laurentian Bank of Canada'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.


Laurentian Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Laurentian Bank of Canada 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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.18/65.43
=0.61

* 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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Laurentian Bank of Canada's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=58.787/132.7364*132.7364
=58.787

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Laurentian Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 48.626 101.844 63.376
201610 48.260 102.002 62.802
201701 49.091 102.318 63.686
201704 49.744 103.029 64.087
201707 50.020 103.029 64.443
201710 51.040 103.424 65.506
201801 51.868 104.056 66.164
201804 52.567 105.320 66.251
201807 53.339 106.110 66.723
201810 53.527 105.952 67.058
201901 53.718 105.557 67.550
201904 54.518 107.453 67.346
201907 54.535 108.243 66.875
201910 54.513 107.927 67.044
202001 54.491 108.085 66.919
202004 54.273 107.216 67.191
202007 54.235 108.401 66.410
202010 54.748 108.638 66.892
202101 55.392 109.192 67.336
202104 56.593 110.851 67.766
202107 60.340 112.431 71.238
202110 57.788 113.695 67.466
202201 58.633 114.801 67.793
202204 59.396 118.357 66.612
202207 60.244 120.964 66.107
202210 61.361 121.517 67.026
202301 61.902 121.596 67.573
202304 62.649 123.571 67.296
202307 61.968 124.914 65.848
202310 62.685 125.310 66.400
202401 63.210 125.072 67.083
202404 59.843 126.890 62.600
202407 60.828 128.075 63.042
202410 61.501 127.838 63.858
202501 59.383 127.443 61.850
202504 59.048 129.102 60.710
202507 58.897 130.290 60.003
202510 61.900 130.603 62.911
202601 60.387 130.366 61.485
202604 58.787 132.736 58.787

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 0.61 mean?
Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #227 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.35. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Laurentian Bank of Canada's value of 0.61 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #227 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laurentian Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laurentian Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #227 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Laurentian Bank of Canada in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Laurentian Bank of Canada's value of 0.61 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Laurentian Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Laurentian Bank of Canada has consistently been below 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 1.25, based on 1,298 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. Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 51.2% below 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laurentian Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$26.93, compared to a current price of C$40.18 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 51.2% below the Banks industry median of 1.25. Laurentian Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurentian Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$40.18 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$26.93. GuruFocus considers Laurentian Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:LB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: C$26.93 vs. price of C$40.18 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.2% below the Banks median (#227 of 1298)

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


Laurentian Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 1360, Boulevard Rene-Levesque Ouest, Suite 600, Secretariat Corporatif, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3G 0E5
Laurentian Bank of Canada provides personal banking, business banking, and real estate and commercial financing services to its personal, business, and institutional customers across Canada and the United States. The company operates through two segments: the Personal and Commercial Banking segment, which offers a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for personal and commercial banking customers in Canada and the United States; and the Capital Markets segment, which provides services including research, market analysis, advisory services, corporate underwriting for debt and equity, and administrative support. The company operates in Canada and the United States, with the majority of its revenue generated from Canada.
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