LGL Group (FRA:51L) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:51L LGL Group Inc FRA:51L
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What is LGL Group GF Value Rank?

LGL Group FRA:51L -1.54% 43 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:51L with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LGL Group has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

FRA:51L vs MIND, ACFN, AATC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, LGL Group's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

LGL Group GF Value Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LGL Group's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LGL Group's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
LGL Group (FRA:51L) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on LGL Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, LGL Group's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is LGL Group's GF Value Rank too high?
LGL Group's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, LGL Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGL Group's GF Value Rank compare to MIND and ACFN?
LGL Group's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, LGL Group's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Hardware company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on LGL Group and its competitors. LGL Group's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGL Group stock overvalued right now?
LGL Group (FRA:51L) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. LGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LGL Group (FRA:51L), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 22, 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.

LGL Group Business Description

Other Exchanges LGL:USA
Address 2525 Shader Road, Orlando, FL, USA, 32804
LGL Group Inc is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment, and manufacturing business activities. The company has two reportable segments: Electronic Instruments and Merchant Investment. The Electronic Instruments segment, which generates key revenue, is focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance Frequency and Time reference standards that form the basis for timing and synchronization in various applications, including satellite communication, time transfer systems, network synchronization, electricity distribution, and metrology. The Merchant Investment segment comprises various investment vehicles in which the company invests its capital.
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