Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.22 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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TSX:LUC Lucara Diamond Corp TSX:LUC
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Price C$0.16
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What is Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Lucara Diamond TSX:LUC 51 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates TSX:LUC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 574 Metals & Mining companies, Lucara Diamond ranks better than 91.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Lucara Diamond's current share price is C$0.16. Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.72. Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.22.

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

TSX:LUC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.82   Max: 4.48
Current: 0.22

During the past years, Lucara Diamond's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.48. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.82.

TSX:LUC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
91.46% of 574 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs TSX:LUC: 0.22

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lucara Diamond's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.026. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$0.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lucara Diamond  (TSX:LUC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Lucara Diamond Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.64 0.49 0.54 0.27

Lucara Diamond Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.47 0.29 0.27 0.27 0.33

TSX:LUC vs HL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Lucara Diamond Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.16/0.72
=0.22

* 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.

Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Lucara Diamond's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.026/132.2623*132.2623
=0.026

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Lucara Diamond Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.474 102.002 0.615
201609 0.130 101.765 0.169
201612 0.229 101.449 0.299
201703 0.091 102.634 0.117
201706 0.275 103.029 0.353
201709 0.249 103.345 0.319
201712 0.124 103.345 0.159
201803 0.085 105.004 0.107
201806 0.213 105.557 0.267
201809 0.150 105.636 0.188
201812 0.137 105.399 0.172
201903 0.164 106.979 0.203
201906 0.142 107.690 0.174
201909 0.151 107.611 0.186
201912 0.185 107.769 0.227
202003 0.119 107.927 0.146
202006 0.025 108.401 0.031
202009 0.138 108.164 0.169
202012 0.137 108.559 0.167
202103 0.166 110.298 0.199
202106 0.140 111.720 0.166
202109 0.205 112.905 0.240
202112 0.161 113.774 0.187
202203 0.188 117.646 0.211
202206 0.145 120.806 0.159
202209 0.144 120.648 0.158
202212 0.125 120.964 0.137
202303 0.126 122.702 0.136
202306 0.110 124.203 0.117
202309 0.164 125.230 0.173
202312 0.107 125.072 0.113
202403 0.117 126.258 0.123
202406 0.120 127.522 0.124
202409 0.128 127.285 0.133
202412 0.242 127.364 0.251
202503 0.096 129.181 0.098
202506 0.127 129.892 0.129
202509 0.150 130.287 0.152
202512 0.101 130.366 0.102
202603 0.026 132.262 0.026

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.22 mean?
Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lucara Diamond and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucara Diamond ranks #49 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Lucara Diamond's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 4.48. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12. Lucara Diamond's value of 0.22 is 89.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucara Diamond ranks #49 out of 574 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lucara Diamond has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucara Diamond's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lucara Diamond ranks #49 out of 574 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Lucara Diamond in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12. Lucara Diamond's value of 0.22 is 89.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lucara Diamond's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 4.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Lucara Diamond 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 PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.12, based on 574 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lucara Diamond's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.22 is 89.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lucara Diamond and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucara Diamond's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucara Diamond stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.26, compared to a current price of C$0.16 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 89.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.12. Lucara Diamond's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucara Diamond stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.16 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.26. GuruFocus considers Lucara Diamond to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:LUC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.22 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: C$0.26 vs. price of C$0.16 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#49 of 574)

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


Lucara Diamond Business Description

Address 1055 Dunsmuir Street, P.O Box 49225, 2800, Four Bentall Centre, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1L2
Lucara Diamond Corp is a diamond mining company focused on the development and operation of its Karowe Mine located in Botswana. The company has one operating segment: Karowe Mine, from which it derives revenue.
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