Lightning Resource (TSXV:LTNG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (As of Sep. 18, 2026)

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What is Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lightning Resource TSXV:LTNG -5.63% 26 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Sep. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LTNG with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,500 Metals & Mining companies, Lightning Resource ranks better than 79.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-18), Lightning Resource's current share price is C$0.335. Lightning Resource's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.82. Lightning Resource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

TSXV:LTNG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.38
Current: 0.38

During the past years, Lightning Resource's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.38. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSXV:LTNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.93% of 1500 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs TSXV:LTNG: 0.38

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.

Lightning Resource's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.210. 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$0.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Lightning Resource  (TSXV:LTNG) 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.


Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lightning Resource'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.

Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lightning Resource Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lightning Resource 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 0.48 0.75 0.87 0.74 0.61

Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lightning Resource'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.


Lightning Resource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Lightning Resource 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.

Lightning Resource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.335/0.824
=0.41

* 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.

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

For example, Lightning Resource'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)
=0.21/133.5265*133.5265
=0.210

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Lightning Resource Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201510 -0.600 100.500 -0.797
201601 -0.595 100.184 -0.793
201703 0.204 102.634 0.265
201706 0.000 103.029 0.000
201709 -0.007 103.345 -0.009
201712 -0.021 103.345 -0.027
201803 -0.041 105.004 -0.052
201806 -0.071 105.557 -0.090
201809 0.240 105.636 0.303
201812 0.020 105.399 0.025
201903 0.227 106.979 0.283
201906 0.934 107.690 1.158
201909 0.927 107.611 1.150
201912 0.906 107.769 1.123
202003 0.896 107.927 1.109
202006 0.889 108.401 1.095
202009 1.336 108.164 1.649
202012 1.308 108.559 1.609
202103 1.305 110.298 1.580
202106 2.053 111.720 2.454
202109 2.039 112.905 2.411
202112 2.021 113.774 2.372
202203 1.991 117.646 2.260
202206 1.974 120.806 2.182
202209 1.949 120.648 2.157
202212 1.222 120.964 1.349
202303 1.198 122.702 1.304
202306 1.167 124.203 1.255
202309 1.212 125.230 1.292
202312 1.172 125.072 1.251
202403 1.169 126.258 1.236
202406 1.130 127.522 1.183
202409 1.074 127.285 1.127
202412 1.044 127.364 1.095
202503 1.024 129.181 1.058
202506 0.264 129.892 0.271
202509 0.242 130.287 0.248
202512 0.227 130.366 0.233
202603 0.218 132.262 0.220
202606 0.210 133.527 0.210

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 0.41 mean?
Lightning Resource (TSXV:LTNG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Sep. 18, 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 Lightning Resource and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightning Resource ranks #301 out of 1500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Lightning Resource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lightning Resource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Lightning Resource's value of 0.41 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lightning Resource ranks #301 out of 1500 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lightning Resource has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightning Resource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lightning Resource ranks #301 out of 1500 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lightning Resource in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Lightning Resource's value of 0.41 is 73.2% 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 1.53, based on 1,500 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. Lightning Resource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 73.2% 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 Lightning Resource and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lightning Resource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightning Resource stock overvalued right now?
Lightning Resource (TSXV:LTNG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 and 73.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.53. Lightning Resource's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Lightning Resource (TSXV:LTNG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Sep. 18, 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.

Lightning Resource Business Description

Other Exchanges BMTLF:USA1OI0:Germany
Address 666 Burrard Street, Park Place, Suite 3400, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 2X8
BeMetals Corp is a base and precious metals exploration and development company. The company holds option agreements to acquire up to a 72% interest in the Pangeni Copper Project on the western extension of the Zambian Copperbelt and up to a 100% interest in the Savant Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, Canada. In addition, the company owns the Kazan Gold Projects, a portfolio of four gold exploration projects in Japan, on which it has granted an option which allows the option holder to earn up to an 80% interest in these projects. The Company operates in one segment, being exploration and evaluation of mineral properties, in Canada, Zambia and Japan.
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