Bayer AG (XSWX:BAYN) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF40.44 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price CHF42.49
GF Value CHF24.74
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What is Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Bayer AG XSWX:BAYN 54 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF40.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BAYN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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.

Bayer AG's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF26.724. 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 CHF40.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Bayer AG's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.90% 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 Bayer AG was 9.30% per year. The lowest was 0.80% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

As of today (2026-06-27), Bayer AG's current stock price is CHF42.49. Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF40.44. Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.05.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Bayer AG was 4.72. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.50.


Bayer AG  (XSWX:BAYN) 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.

Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.49/40.44
=1.05

* 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 Bayer AG was 4.72. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.50.


Be Aware

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


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bayer AG'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.

Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Bayer AG Annual Data
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Bayer AG Quarterly Data
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XSWX:BAYN vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bayer AG'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.


Bayer AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bayer AG 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, Bayer AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=26.724/131.2583*131.2583
=26.724

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Bayer AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 29.451 100.717 38.382
201609 30.408 101.017 39.511
201612 38.816 101.217 50.337
201703 42.851 101.417 55.460
201706 42.264 102.117 54.325
201709 50.780 102.717 64.890
201712 51.154 102.617 65.431
201803 51.390 102.917 65.542
201806 58.470 104.017 73.783
201809 60.876 104.718 76.305
201812 55.533 104.217 69.942
201903 58.080 104.217 73.150
201906 50.882 105.718 63.175
201909 51.044 106.018 63.197
201912 52.513 105.818 65.138
202003 52.447 105.718 65.118
202006 38.933 106.618 47.931
202009 34.363 105.818 42.625
202012 33.579 105.518 41.770
202103 38.971 107.518 47.576
202106 33.832 108.486 40.934
202109 34.371 109.435 41.225
202112 34.978 110.384 41.593
202203 39.005 113.968 44.922
202206 39.689 115.760 45.003
202209 40.484 118.818 44.723
202212 38.948 119.345 42.836
202303 41.217 122.402 44.199
202306 36.688 123.140 39.107
202309 32.621 124.195 34.476
202312 31.608 123.773 33.520
202403 35.005 125.038 36.746
202406 34.949 125.882 36.442
202409 29.248 126.198 30.421
202412 30.323 127.041 31.330
202503 31.549 127.779 32.408
202506 28.995 128.412 29.638
202509 28.132 129.255 28.568
202512 24.645 129.361 25.007
202603 26.724 131.258 26.724

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 CHF40.44 mean?
Bayer AG (XSWX:BAYN) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF40.44 as of Mar. 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 Bayer AG and its competitors.
Is Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Bayer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF40.44. Overall, Bayer AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LLY and JNJ?
Bayer AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF40.44 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Bayer AG and its competitors. Bayer AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF40.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG (XSWX:BAYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.74, compared to a current price of CHF42.49 — trading 71.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF40.44. Bayer AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Bayer AG (XSWX:BAYN), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF40.44 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.

Is Bayer AG (XSWX:BAYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF42.49 is trading 71.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.74. GuruFocus considers Bayer AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BAYN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF40.44
  • GF Value™: CHF24.74 vs. price of CHF42.49 (71.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bayer AG Business Description

Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51368
Bayer is a German healthcare and agriculture conglomerate. Healthcare provides close to half of the company's sales and includes pharmaceutical drugs (about 38% of total sales in 2025) as well as vitamins and other consumer healthcare products (13% of total). The firm's crop science business (47% of total) sells seeds, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, which was expanded through its 2018 acquisition of Monsanto.
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