BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) Book Value per Share: CHF47.75 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BION BB Biotech AG XSWX:BION
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Price CHF49.75
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What is BB Biotech AG Book Value per Share?

BB Biotech AG XSWX:BION +1.32% 34 Book Value per Share is CHF47.75 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

BB Biotech AG's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF47.75.

During the past 12 months, BB Biotech AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of BB Biotech AG was 38.00% per year. The lowest was -27.40% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.

BB Biotech AG's current price is CHF49.75. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF47.75. Hence, today's PB Ratio of BB Biotech AG is 1.04.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of BB Biotech AG was 1.60. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.05.

Warning Sign:

BB Biotech AG stock PB Ratio (=1) is close to 2-year high of 1.1.


BB Biotech AG  (XSWX:BION) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


BB Biotech AG Book Value per Share Related Terms


BB Biotech AG Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BB Biotech AG's Book Value per Share 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.

BB Biotech AG Book Value per Share Chart

BB Biotech AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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BB Biotech AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.


BB Biotech AG PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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BB Biotech AG Book Value per Share Calculation

BB Biotech AG's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,778.8-0.0)/55.1
=50.39

BB Biotech AG's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,633.3-0.0)/55.1
=47.75

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF47.75 mean?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a Book Value per Share of CHF47.75 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on BB Biotech AG and its competitors.
Is BB Biotech AG's Book Value per Share too high?
BB Biotech AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF47.75. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's Book Value per Share compare to VRTX and REGN?
BB Biotech AG's Book Value per Share of CHF47.75 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Biotechnology company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on BB Biotech AG and its competitors. BB Biotech AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF47.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current Book Value per Share of CHF47.75. The current Book Value per Share is CHF47.75. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current Book Value per Share is CHF47.75 as of Mar. 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.

BB Biotech AG Business Description

Address Schwertstrasse 6, Schaffhausen, CHE, CH-8200
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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