L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.16 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — Near Median


XSWX:OR L'Oreal SA XSWX:OR
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Price CHF328.25
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What is L'Oreal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

L'Oreal XSWX:OR 99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.16 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 6.75. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OR with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF356.55. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,444 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks worse than 92.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), L'Oreal's current share price is CHF328.25. L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF45.82. L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.16.

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

XSWX:OR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95   Med: 6.75   Max: 9.79
Current: 6.8

During the past 13 years, L'Oreal's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.79. The lowest was 4.95. And the median was 6.75.

XSWX:OR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.52% of 1444 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs XSWX:OR: 6.80

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.

L'Oreal's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF61.104. 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 CHF45.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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L'Oreal  (XSWX:OR) 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.


L'Oreal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


L'Oreal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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.

L'Oreal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

L'Oreal 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 9.10 6.72 8.59 6.22 6.45

L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 8.59 0.00 6.22 0.00 6.45

XSWX:OR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.


L'Oreal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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L'Oreal 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.

L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=328.25/45.82
=7.16

* 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.

L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, L'Oreal's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=61.104/120.9000*120.9000
=61.104

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.9000.

L'Oreal Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 47.041 100.650 56.505
201712 51.784 101.850 61.470
201812 54.287 103.470 63.432
201912 57.549 104.980 66.276
202012 55.968 104.960 64.468
202112 45.843 107.850 51.390
202212 50.116 114.160 53.075
202312 51.277 118.390 52.364
202412 57.894 119.950 58.353
202512 61.104 120.900 61.104

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 7.16 mean?
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.16 as of Jun. 25, 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.95 to 9.79. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1336 out of 1444 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
L'Oreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.16 is near median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 9.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. L'Oreal's value of 7.16 is 482.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1336 out of 1444 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1336 out of 1444 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places L'Oreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. L'Oreal's value of 7.16 is 482.1% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.95 to 9.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 1.23, L'Oreal 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.23, based on 1,444 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. L'Oreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.16 is 482.1% 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.16. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF356.55, compared to a current price of CHF328.25 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 482.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.23. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.16 as of Jun. 25, 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF328.25 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF356.55.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.16 (near median its 10-year median of 6.75)
  • GF Value™: CHF356.55 vs. price of CHF328.25 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 482.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1336 of 1444)

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


L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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