Centene (LTS:0HVB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $45.17 (As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0HVB Centene Corp LTS:0HVB
72 GF Score
Price $61.26
GF Value $80.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Centene Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Centene LTS:0HVB -0.71% 72 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Centene's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $45.673. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $45.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Centene's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 20.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 26.00% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Centene was 30.60% per year. The lowest was 15.10% per year. And the median was 24.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-31), Centene's current stock price is $61.26. Centene's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $45.17. Centene's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.36.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Centene was 8.16. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 3.63.


Centene  (LTS:0HVB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Centene's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=61.26/45.17
=1.36

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Centene was 8.16. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 3.63.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Centene Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Centene Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centene's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Centene Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Centene Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.38 27.38 32.46 37.65 42.92

Centene Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 40.59 41.98 42.92 43.47 45.17

LTS:0HVB vs HUM, MOH, OSCR: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Centene's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Centene Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Centene's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centene's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Centene Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, Centene's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=45.673/333.9520*333.9520
=45.673

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Centene Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.709 241.428 23.112
201612 17.145 241.432 23.715
201703 17.618 243.801 24.133
201706 18.490 244.955 25.208
201709 19.239 246.819 26.031
201712 19.748 246.524 26.751
201803 21.219 249.554 28.395
201806 25.847 251.989 34.254
201809 25.938 252.439 34.313
201812 26.467 251.233 35.181
201903 27.921 254.202 36.681
201906 29.391 256.143 38.319
201909 29.752 256.759 38.697
201912 30.240 256.974 39.299
202003 40.663 258.115 52.610
202006 43.249 257.797 56.025
202009 44.374 260.280 56.934
202012 44.323 260.474 56.826
202103 45.208 264.877 56.997
202106 44.444 271.696 54.628
202109 45.357 274.310 55.219
202112 46.002 278.802 55.102
202203 46.454 287.504 53.959
202206 45.238 296.311 50.985
202209 44.516 296.808 50.087
202212 43.680 296.797 49.148
202303 45.389 301.836 50.218
202306 47.016 305.109 51.461
202309 47.316 307.789 51.338
202312 48.346 306.746 52.634
202403 50.259 312.332 53.738
202406 51.998 314.175 55.271
202409 53.535 315.301 56.702
202412 53.256 315.605 56.352
202503 56.111 319.799 58.594
202506 55.802 322.561 57.773
202509 42.628 324.800 43.829
202512 40.575 324.054 41.814
202603 43.395 330.213 43.886
202606 45.673 333.952 45.673

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.17 mean?
Centene (LTS:0HVB) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.17 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Centene and its competitors.
Is Centene's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Centene's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.17. Overall, Centene has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centene's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to HUM and MOH?
Centene's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.17 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Centene and its competitors. Centene's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centene stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centene (LTS:0HVB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.11, compared to a current price of $61.26 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.17. Centene's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centene (LTS:0HVB), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.17 as of Jun. 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 Centene (LTS:0HVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centene stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $61.26 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.11. GuruFocus considers Centene to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $45.17
  • GF Value™: $80.11 vs. price of $61.26 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Centene Business Description

Address 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 28%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.
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