LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 -3.11%55 PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 58.75% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), LSB Industries's share price is €9.35. LSB Industries's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.53. Hence, LSB Industries's PB Ratio of today is 1.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.04 Max: 4.56
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest PB Ratio was 4.56. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.04.
STU:LS3's PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.75% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs STU:LS3: 1.42
During the past 12 months, LSB Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of LSB Industries was 99.20% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 10.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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LSB Industries PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries's 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
LSB Industries PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
LSB Industries's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, LSB Industries' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #653 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is LSB Industries' PB Ratio too high?
LSB Industries' current PB Ratio of 1.43 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 4.56. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. LSB Industries' value of 1.43 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #653 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' PB Ratio compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #653 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts LSB Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. LSB Industries' value of 1.43 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, LSB Industries' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.79, LSB Industries 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSB Industries's current PB Ratio of 1.43 is 20.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.22, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 20.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current PB Ratio is 1.43 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.22.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
PB Ratio: 1.43 (38% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €8.22 vs. price of €9.35 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% below the Chemicals median (#653 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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