BML (BMLKF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 22% Below Median


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What is BML Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BML BMLKF 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates BMLKF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.37. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, BML ranks better than 56.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), BML's current share price is $25.207. BML's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.50. BML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.53.

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

BMLKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 1.95   Max: 3.09
Current: 1.38

During the past years, BML's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.95.

BMLKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.93% of 137 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs BMLKF: 1.38

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.

BML's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.463. 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 $16.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BML  (OTCPK:BMLKF) 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.


BML Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BML Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BML'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.

BML Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BML Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.80 1.58 1.33 1.24 1.53

BML 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 1.24 1.33 1.45 1.48 1.53

BMLKF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, BML'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.


BML Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, BML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BML 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.207/16.50
=1.53

* 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.

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

For example, BML'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)
=21.463/112.7000*112.7000
=21.463

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

BML Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.208 98.100 16.323
201609 15.073 98.000 17.334
201612 13.403 98.400 15.351
201703 14.036 98.100 16.125
201706 14.542 98.500 16.638
201709 14.986 98.800 17.094
201712 14.846 99.400 16.832
201803 16.078 99.200 18.266
201806 15.778 99.200 17.925
201809 15.831 99.900 17.859
201812 15.998 99.700 18.084
201903 16.294 99.700 18.419
201906 17.068 99.800 19.274
201909 17.570 100.100 19.782
201912 17.521 100.500 19.648
202003 17.413 100.300 19.566
202006 17.162 99.900 19.361
202009 18.296 99.900 20.640
202012 19.639 99.300 22.289
202103 20.012 99.900 22.576
202106 21.511 99.500 24.365
202109 23.483 100.100 26.439
202112 23.483 100.100 26.439
202203 24.541 101.100 27.357
202206 21.895 101.800 24.239
202209 21.951 103.100 23.995
202212 23.491 104.100 25.432
202303 23.486 104.400 25.353
202306 22.098 105.200 23.673
202309 21.416 106.200 22.727
202312 22.046 106.800 23.264
202403 21.550 107.200 22.656
202406 20.467 108.200 21.318
202409 22.906 108.900 23.705
202412 21.276 110.700 21.660
202503 22.256 111.100 22.577
202506 22.794 111.700 22.998
202509 22.676 112.000 22.818
202512 21.514 113.000 21.457
202603 21.463 112.700 21.463

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 1.53 mean?
BML (BMLKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 as of Jul. 12, 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 BML and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, BML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, BML ranks #59 out of 137 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is BML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BML's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 3.09. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. BML's value of 1.53 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BML ranks #59 out of 137 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BML has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, BML ranks #59 out of 137 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BML in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. BML's value of 1.53 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, BML's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 1.89, BML 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.89, based on 137 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. BML's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 19% 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 BML and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BML's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BML stock overvalued right now?
BML (BMLKF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.37, compared to a current price of $25.21 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 19% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.89. BML's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 BML (BMLKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 12, 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 BML (BMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BML stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.21 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.37.

Key valuation signals for BMLKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
  • GF Value™: $26.37 vs. price of $25.21 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#59 of 137)

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


BML Business Description

Other Exchanges 4694:Japan
Address 5-21-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1510051
BML Inc provides laboratory testing services in Japan through a network of regional facilities. Its core clinical testing business provides a range of general and specialty laboratory tests, as well as microbiological tests that can be used for applications like food sanitation and environmental analysis. BML often uses automated systems to process and analyze these test samples. In addition to its clinical testing business, BML also has a medical information systems business and a genome-related business. The medical information systems business provides electronic medical charts and information systems that can be used in conjunction with its laboratory tests. The genome business provides gene analysis services.
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