BHC (Bausch Health) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — Near Median


BHC Bausch Health Companies Inc BHC
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Price $4.91
GF Value $7.92
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What is Bausch Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bausch Health BHC 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates BHC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Drug Manufacturers companies, Bausch Health ranks better than 61.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Bausch Health's current share price is $4.91. Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.64. Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.35.

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

BHC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.73
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Bausch Health's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.39.

BHC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.32% of 760 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs BHC: 1.37

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.

Bausch Health's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.513. 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 $3.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bausch Health  (NYSE:BHC) 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.


Bausch Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bausch Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch Health'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.

Bausch Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bausch Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bausch Health 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 1.12 1.21 1.34 1.62 1.48

BHC vs ZTS, UTHR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Bausch Health'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.


Bausch Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Bausch Health 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.

Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.91/3.64
=1.35

* 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.

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

For example, Bausch Health'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)
=-5.513/132.2623*132.2623
=-5.513

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Bausch Health Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.439 102.002 20.019
201609 11.986 101.765 15.578
201612 9.062 101.449 11.814
201703 11.191 102.634 14.422
201706 11.279 103.029 14.479
201709 15.282 103.345 19.558
201712 16.773 103.345 21.466
201803 12.668 105.004 15.957
201806 9.917 105.557 12.426
201809 9.015 105.636 11.287
201812 7.811 105.399 9.802
201903 7.653 106.979 9.462
201906 7.384 107.690 9.069
201909 7.043 107.611 8.656
201912 3.015 107.769 3.700
202003 2.028 107.927 2.485
202006 1.335 108.401 1.629
202009 1.653 108.164 2.021
202012 1.505 108.559 1.834
202103 -0.550 110.298 -0.660
202106 -1.915 111.720 -2.267
202109 -0.568 112.905 -0.665
202112 -0.295 113.774 -0.343
202203 -0.598 117.646 -0.672
202206 -1.917 120.806 -2.099
202209 -1.451 120.648 -1.591
202212 -1.912 120.964 -2.091
202303 -2.200 122.702 -2.371
202306 -1.821 124.203 -1.939
202309 -3.232 125.230 -3.413
202312 -2.798 125.072 -2.959
202403 -3.041 126.258 -3.186
202406 -3.202 127.522 -3.321
202409 -3.193 127.285 -3.318
202412 -3.477 127.364 -3.611
202503 -3.201 129.181 -3.277
202506 -2.066 129.892 -2.104
202509 -1.525 130.287 -1.548
202512 -1.495 130.366 -1.517
202603 -5.513 132.262 -5.513

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 1.35 mean?
Bausch Health (BHC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 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 Bausch Health and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #294 out of 760 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bausch Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.73. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Bausch Health's value of 1.35 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #294 out of 760 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bausch Health has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #294 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bausch Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Bausch Health's value of 1.35 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Bausch Health's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Bausch Health has consistently been below 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 1.85, based on 760 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. Bausch Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is 27% below 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 Bausch Health and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bausch Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch Health (BHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.92, compared to a current price of $4.91 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 27% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.85. Bausch Health's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Bausch Health (BHC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 09, 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 Bausch Health (BHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch Health stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.91 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.92. GuruFocus considers Bausch Health to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BHC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: $7.92 vs. price of $4.91 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#294 of 760)

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


Bausch Health Business Description

Address 2150 St Elzear Boulvard West, Laval, QC, CAN, H7L 4A8
Bausch Health Companies Inc is a world-wide specialty pharmaceutical, consumer health, and medical device company with a focus on branded products for the gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology and dermatology markets. The company reports revenue in five segments: Salix; International; Solta Medical; Diversified Products and Bausch + Lomb. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Bausch + Lomb segment.
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