Amgen (AMGN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.50 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 121% Above Median

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What is Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Amgen AMGN +4.48% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.50 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates AMGN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $353.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Drug Manufacturers companies, Amgen ranks worse than 95.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Amgen's current share price is $393.10. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.83. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 16.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMGN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86   Med: 7.48   Max: 16
Current: 15.79

During the past years, Amgen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.00. The lowest was 4.86. And the median was 7.48.

AMGN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.62% of 753 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs AMGN: 15.79

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.

Amgen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.028. 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 $23.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Amgen  (NAS:AMGN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Amgen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Amgen Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 11.76 10.81 11.20 13.49 14.77

AMGN vs GILD, PFE, BMY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Amgen'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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=393.10/23.83
=16.50

* 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.

Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Amgen'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)
=17.028/330.2130*330.2130
=17.028

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Amgen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 40.236 241.018 55.126
201609 41.317 241.428 56.511
201612 40.481 241.432 55.367
201703 41.621 243.801 56.373
201706 43.413 244.955 58.523
201709 44.356 246.819 59.343
201712 34.950 246.524 46.815
201803 23.439 249.554 31.015
201806 22.972 251.989 30.103
201809 22.403 252.439 29.305
201812 19.854 251.233 26.095
201903 17.630 254.202 22.902
201906 17.927 256.143 23.111
201909 18.328 256.759 23.571
201912 16.356 256.974 21.018
202003 16.131 258.115 20.637
202006 18.177 257.797 23.283
202009 18.781 260.280 23.827
202012 16.270 260.474 20.626
202103 16.225 264.877 20.227
202106 14.479 271.696 17.597
202109 14.543 274.310 17.507
202112 12.001 278.802 14.214
202203 1.715 287.504 1.970
202206 4.522 296.311 5.039
202209 6.847 296.808 7.618
202212 6.856 296.797 7.628
202303 10.009 301.836 10.950
202306 12.677 305.109 13.720
202309 14.308 307.789 15.350
202312 11.640 306.746 12.530
202403 9.371 312.332 9.907
202406 11.034 314.175 11.597
202409 14.004 315.301 14.666
202412 10.944 315.605 11.451
202503 11.545 319.799 11.921
202506 13.799 322.561 14.126
202509 17.863 324.800 18.161
202512 16.069 324.054 16.374
202603 17.028 330.213 17.028

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.50 mean?
Amgen (AMGN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.50 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Amgen and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 7.48. Over the past decade, Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 16.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #720 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.50 is 121% above median its 10-year median of 7.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 16.00. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Amgen's value of 16.50 is 821.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amgen ranks #720 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amgen has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GILD and PFE?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #720 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Amgen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Amgen's value of 16.50 is 821.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Amgen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 16.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Amgen has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.50 is 821.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Amgen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.50, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 7.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amgen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen (AMGN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $353.90, compared to a current price of $393.10 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.50, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 821.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. Amgen's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Amgen (AMGN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.50 as of Jul. 28, 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 Amgen (AMGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $393.10 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $353.90. GuruFocus considers Amgen to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMGN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.50 (121% above median its 10-year median of 7.48)
  • GF Value™: $353.90 vs. price of $393.10 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 821.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#720 of 753)

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


Amgen Business Description

Address One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320-1799
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drugs Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brought several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
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