Legrand (WBO:LR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.08 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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WBO:LR Legrand SA WBO:LR
92 GF Score
Price €141.70
GF Value €119.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Legrand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Legrand WBO:LR +2.31% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.88. GuruFocus rates WBO:LR with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,292 Industrial Products companies, Legrand ranks worse than 80.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Legrand's current share price is €141.70. Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.29. Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.08.

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

WBO:LR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.61   Med: 4.88   Max: 6.78
Current: 6.04

During the past years, Legrand's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.78. The lowest was 3.61. And the median was 4.88.

WBO:LR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.45% of 2292 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.21 vs WBO:LR: 6.04

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.

Legrand's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.600. 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 €23.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Legrand  (WBO:LR) 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.


Legrand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Legrand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legrand'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.

Legrand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Legrand Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Legrand Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:LR vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Legrand'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.


Legrand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Legrand 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.70/23.29
=6.08

* 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.

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

For example, Legrand'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)
=29.6/122.4200*122.4200
=29.600

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Legrand Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.871 100.630 16.875
201609 14.342 100.340 17.498
201612 15.254 100.650 18.553
201703 15.874 101.170 19.208
201706 14.734 101.320 17.802
201709 14.854 101.330 17.946
201712 15.593 101.850 18.742
201803 15.801 102.750 18.826
201806 15.765 103.370 18.670
201809 16.335 103.560 19.310
201812 17.222 103.470 20.376
201903 18.322 103.890 21.590
201906 17.420 104.580 20.392
201909 18.821 104.500 22.048
201912 19.112 104.980 22.287
202003 19.505 104.590 22.830
202006 18.185 104.790 21.244
202009 18.209 104.550 21.321
202012 18.314 104.960 21.361
202103 19.882 105.750 23.016
202106 19.082 106.340 21.967
202109 20.283 106.810 23.247
202112 21.429 107.850 24.324
202203 22.943 110.490 25.420
202206 23.735 112.550 25.816
202209 25.945 112.740 28.173
202212 24.889 114.160 26.690
202303 25.299 116.790 26.519
202306 24.394 117.650 25.383
202309 25.715 118.260 26.620
202312 25.643 118.390 26.516
202403 26.865 119.470 27.528
202406 25.904 120.200 26.382
202409 26.065 119.560 26.689
202412 28.728 119.950 29.320
202503 28.860 120.380 29.349
202506 26.685 121.360 26.918
202509 27.354 120.950 27.686
202512 27.880 120.900 28.231
202603 29.600 122.420 29.600

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 6.08 mean?
Legrand (WBO:LR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 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 Legrand and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.88. Over the past decade, Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.61 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1844 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Legrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 6.78. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Legrand's value of 6.08 is 175.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1844 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legrand has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legrand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Legrand ranks #1844 out of 2292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Legrand in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Legrand's value of 6.08 is 175.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Legrand's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.61 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.88 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Legrand 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.21, based on 2,292 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. Legrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.08 is 175.1% 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 Legrand and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legrand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand (WBO:LR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.09, compared to a current price of €141.70 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.88 and 175.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.21. Legrand's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Legrand (WBO:LR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.08 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 Legrand (WBO:LR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.70 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €119.09. GuruFocus considers Legrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.08 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.88)
  • GF Value™: €119.09 vs. price of €141.70 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 175.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1844 of 2292)

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


Legrand Business Description

Address 128, Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, Cedex, Limoges, FRA, 87045
Legrand is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, which are mostly used in residential (40%) and commercial (40%) buildings, as well as data centers. Its products include wiring devices, cable management, lighting, and audio visual equipment, sold under approximately 80 brands across 180 countries. Its products are sold primarily through specialist distributors that subsequently sell to installers/electricians. Legrand is a major supplier to global electrical equipment distributors. North America and Europe each account for 40% of group sales.
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