BIIB (Biogen) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.05 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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BIIB Biogen Inc BIIB
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Price $202.95
GF Value $193.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Biogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Biogen BIIB -2.40% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates BIIB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $193.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Drug Manufacturers companies, Biogen ranks worse than 55.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Biogen's current share price is $202.95. Biogen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $99.16. Biogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.05.

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

BIIB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31   Med: 4.8   Max: 9.94
Current: 2.05

During the past years, Biogen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.94. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 4.80.

BIIB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.9% of 746 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs BIIB: 2.05

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.

Biogen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $127.610. 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 $99.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Biogen  (NAS:BIIB) 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.


Biogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Biogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biogen'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.

Biogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Biogen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Biogen Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.40 1.52 1.88 1.90 2.18

BIIB vs OGN, AMRN, SCLX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Biogen'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.


Biogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Biogen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=202.95/99.16
=2.05

* 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.

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

For example, Biogen'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)
=127.61/333.9520*333.9520
=127.610

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Biogen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 55.694 241.428 77.038
201612 56.204 241.432 77.742
201703 53.640 243.801 73.475
201706 54.794 244.955 74.702
201709 60.813 246.819 82.281
201712 59.635 246.524 80.784
201803 66.603 249.554 89.128
201806 60.865 251.989 80.662
201809 68.326 252.439 90.389
201812 66.124 251.233 87.895
201903 70.850 254.202 93.078
201906 70.091 256.143 91.383
201909 76.943 256.759 100.075
201912 76.597 256.974 99.542
202003 74.996 258.115 97.031
202006 71.438 257.797 92.541
202009 69.906 260.280 89.693
202012 70.212 260.474 90.018
202103 70.931 264.877 89.428
202106 72.112 271.696 88.636
202109 71.000 274.310 86.437
202112 74.124 278.802 88.787
202203 76.219 287.504 88.533
202206 81.767 296.311 92.154
202209 88.719 296.808 99.822
202212 93.041 296.797 104.688
202303 95.280 301.836 105.418
202306 99.910 305.109 109.355
202309 99.957 307.789 108.454
202312 102.135 306.746 111.194
202403 105.062 312.332 112.335
202406 109.807 314.175 116.719
202409 112.278 315.301 118.920
202412 114.714 315.605 121.383
202503 115.896 319.799 121.025
202506 120.286 322.561 124.534
202509 124.114 324.800 127.611
202512 124.365 324.054 128.164
202603 126.367 330.213 127.798
202606 127.610 333.952 127.610

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 2.05 mean?
Biogen (BIIB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 as of Aug. 02, 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 Biogen and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 4.80. Over the past decade, Biogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 9.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #417 out of 746 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Biogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Biogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 9.94. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Biogen's value of 2.05 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biogen ranks #417 out of 746 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Biogen has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OGN and AMRN?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Biogen ranks #417 out of 746 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Biogen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Biogen's value of 2.05 is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Biogen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 9.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Biogen 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 746 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. Biogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 is 14.5% 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 Biogen 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. Biogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biogen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biogen (BIIB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $193.93, compared to a current price of $202.95 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 14.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. Biogen's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Biogen (BIIB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Aug. 02, 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 Biogen (BIIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biogen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $202.95 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $193.93. GuruFocus considers Biogen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BIIB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.05 (57% below median its 10-year median of 4.80)
  • GF Value™: $193.93 vs. price of $202.95 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#417 of 746)

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


Biogen Business Description

Address 225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Biogen is an established biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for neurodegenerative and rare diseases. Its declining multiple sclerosis franchise is its largest revenue generator and contributed 40% of total revenue in 2025. Biogen also generates significant revenue from its CD20 collaboration agreements with Roche (19% of total in 2025), which includes oncology drugs Rituxan and Gazyva and multiple sclerosis drug Ocrevus. Biogen's newer franchises include Spinraza (spinal muscular atrophy, with partner Ionis), Leqembi (Alzheimer's disease, collabroation revenue from its partner Eisai), Skyclarys (Friedreich's ataxia, Reata), Zurzuvae (postpartum depression, Sage), and Qalsody (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Ionis).
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