LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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XKRX:004000 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd XKRX:004000
91 GF Score
Price ₩46,100.00
GF Value ₩53,041.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co XKRX:004000 +0.33% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004000 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩53,041.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Chemicals companies, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks better than 85.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current share price is ₩46100.00. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩81,674.47. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

XKRX:004000' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.78
Current: 0.59

During the past years, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.94.

XKRX:004000's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.88% of 1091 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs XKRX:004000: 0.59

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.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩99,598.759. 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 ₩81,674.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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LOTTE Fine Chemical Co  (XKRX:004000) 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.


LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LOTTE Fine Chemical Co'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.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 0.93 0.86 0.54 0.57

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co 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 0.53 0.61 0.57 0.61 0.54

XKRX:004000 vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co'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.


LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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LOTTE Fine Chemical Co 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.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46100.00/81674.47
=0.56

* 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.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co'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)
=99598.759/126.4904*126.4904
=99,598.759

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4904.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 43,364.777 101.461 54,062.321
201612 43,646.021 101.561 54,359.315
201703 44,107.138 102.851 54,244.988
201706 45,308.266 102.611 55,852.140
201709 46,554.561 103.491 56,900.924
201712 46,827.878 102.991 57,512.681
201803 48,196.677 104.101 58,562.633
201806 50,887.538 104.130 61,814.717
201809 53,035.099 105.651 63,496.442
201812 54,098.862 104.351 65,576.816
201903 54,003.542 104.491 65,373.440
201906 55,576.050 104.881 67,026.854
201909 57,487.418 105.200 69,121.538
201912 58,622.413 105.121 70,539.201
202003 58,616.841 105.354 70,376.574
202006 61,166.646 105.112 73,607.278
202009 62,115.571 106.198 73,984.943
202012 64,770.331 105.765 77,462.243
202103 64,860.881 107.357 76,420.387
202106 69,338.829 107.579 81,528.261
202109 77,391.541 108.759 90,008.817
202112 86,322.336 109.676 99,556.029
202203 85,184.893 111.848 96,336.735
202206 86,331.283 114.072 95,729.450
202209 87,533.068 114.715 96,518.013
202212 90,075.325 115.179 98,921.193
202303 93,860.996 116.507 101,903.527
202306 93,854.485 117.182 101,309.768
202309 93,348.999 118.964 99,255.169
202312 93,569.126 118.837 99,595.128
202403 94,855.177 120.123 99,883.031
202406 96,559.371 120.007 101,775.754
202409 93,747.582 120.861 98,113.945
202412 92,999.084 121.135 97,110.430
202503 92,734.574 122.590 95,685.075
202506 93,341.295 122.611 96,294.526
202509 94,732.385 123.402 97,103.502
202512 95,631.610 123.939 97,600.040
202603 95,895.743 125.236 96,856.262
202606 99,598.759 126.490 99,598.759

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 0.56 mean?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Sep. 03, 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #154 out of 1091 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.78. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's value of 0.56 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #154 out of 1091 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co ranks #154 out of 1091 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places LOTTE Fine Chemical Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's value of 0.56 is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.69, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,091 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. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 66.9% 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩53,041.84, compared to a current price of ₩46,100.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 66.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 03, 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩46,100.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩53,041.84. GuruFocus considers LOTTE Fine Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:004000:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: ₩53,041.84 vs. price of ₩46,100.00 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% below the Chemicals median (#154 of 1091)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Business Description

Address Samsung Materials Research Complex, 130, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, KOR, 100-102
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The chlorine/cellulose segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cellulose and caustic soda used to make products for the construction, cement, ceramics, paint, detergent, and personal care industries. The electronic materials segment sells toner for color laser printers, liquid crystal display materials, and lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide, used in rechargeable batteries. The ammonia segment's products are used in the production of fertilizer, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The majority of sales come from Asia.
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