Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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TSXV:LCE Century Lithium Corp TSXV:LCE
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What is Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Century Lithium TSXV:LCE 24 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LCE with a GF Score™ of 24/100. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Century Lithium ranks better than 54.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Century Lithium's current share price is C$0.265. Century Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.22. Century Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

TSXV:LCE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 1.21
Current: 1.21

During the past years, Century Lithium's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSXV:LCE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.07% of 1535 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs TSXV:LCE: 1.21

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.

Century Lithium's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.341. 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$0.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Century Lithium  (TSXV:LCE) 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.


Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Lithium'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.

Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Century Lithium Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Century Lithium 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 1.36 1.49 1.29 1.42 1.72

Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Century Lithium'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.


Century Lithium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Century Lithium 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.265/0.22
=1.20

* 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.

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

For example, Century Lithium'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)
=0.341/132.2623*132.2623
=0.341

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Century Lithium Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.052 102.002 0.067
201609 0.027 101.765 0.035
201612 0.038 101.449 0.050
201703 0.035 102.634 0.045
201706 0.032 103.029 0.041
201709 0.042 103.345 0.054
201712 0.044 103.345 0.056
201803 0.040 105.004 0.050
201806 0.040 105.557 0.050
201809 0.039 105.636 0.049
201812 0.054 105.399 0.068
201903 0.052 106.979 0.064
201906 0.049 107.690 0.060
201909 0.056 107.611 0.069
201912 0.058 107.769 0.071
202003 0.055 107.927 0.067
202006 0.054 108.401 0.066
202009 0.062 108.164 0.076
202012 0.068 108.559 0.083
202103 0.213 110.298 0.255
202106 0.210 111.720 0.249
202109 0.222 112.905 0.260
202112 0.270 113.774 0.314
202203 0.370 117.646 0.416
202206 0.394 120.806 0.431
202209 0.394 120.648 0.432
202212 0.386 120.964 0.422
202303 0.383 122.702 0.413
202306 0.374 124.203 0.398
202309 0.373 125.230 0.394
202312 0.367 125.072 0.388
202403 0.364 126.258 0.381
202406 0.361 127.522 0.374
202409 0.356 127.285 0.370
202412 0.353 127.364 0.367
202503 0.351 129.181 0.359
202506 0.348 129.892 0.354
202509 0.338 130.287 0.343
202512 0.336 130.366 0.341
202603 0.341 132.262 0.341

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 1.20 mean?
Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Aug. 02, 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 Century Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #705 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Century Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Century Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Century Lithium's value of 1.20 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #705 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Lithium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Lithium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Lithium ranks #705 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Century Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Century Lithium's value of 1.20 is 14.3% below this benchmark. 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 1.40, based on 1,535 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. Century Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 14.3% 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 Century Lithium and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Lithium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 and 14.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Century Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100. 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 Century Lithium (TSXV:LCE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 02, 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.

Century Lithium Business Description

Other Exchanges CYDVF:USAC1Z:Germany
Address 505 Burrard Street, Suite 1030, Po Box 55, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1M5
Century Lithium Corp Is a lithium exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of lithium and other mineral properties in the United States. The company is focused on developing owned Angel Island Lithium Project in Nevada, USA. The company discovered a world-class resource of lithium-bearing claystone, North America's only lithium brine operation.
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