LPLA (LPL Financial Holdings) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 33% Below Median


LPLA LPL Financial Holdings Inc LPLA
86 GF Score
Price $316.86
GF Value $465.78
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is LPL Financial Holdings GF Value Rank?

LPL Financial Holdings LPLA +1.81% 86 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LPLA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $465.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

LPL Financial Holdings has the GF Value Rank of 4.

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.

LPL Financial Holdings GF Value Rank Related Terms

LPLA vs TW, CRCL, IREN: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, LPL Financial Holdings'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.

LPL Financial Holdings GF Value Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, LPL Financial Holdings's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LPL Financial Holdings's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Jul. 12, 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, LPL Financial Holdings' GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is LPL Financial Holdings' GF Value Rank too high?
LPL Financial Holdings' current GF Value Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, LPL Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPL Financial Holdings' GF Value Rank compare to TW and CRCL?
LPL Financial Holdings' GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, LPL Financial Holdings' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Capital Markets 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 LPL Financial Holdings and its competitors. LPL Financial Holdings's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPL Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $465.78, compared to a current price of $316.86 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. LPL Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 12, 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $316.86 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of $465.78. GuruFocus considers LPL Financial Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LPLA:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $465.78 vs. price of $316.86 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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

LPL Financial Holdings Business Description

Address 4707 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
LPL Financial is the largest US independent broker-dealer, with more than 32,000 financial advisors affiliated with its platform and roughly 11 million customer accounts at the end of 2025. The firm earns the bulk of its profit from interest income earned on client cash balances and from advisory fees and commissions tied to the $2.4 trillion in assets under management or advisory on its platform at year-end 2025. LPL specializes in providing turnkey wealth management services for affiliated independent advisors, but maintains a diverse array of affiliation modalities, running the gamut from more traditional employee models to a pure RIA custody approach. It earns tuck-in revenue from recordkeeping fees and the provision of software tools and services to its advisor base.
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