The Cooper (BSP:C1OO34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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BSP:C1OO34 The Cooper Companies Inc BSP:C1OO34
81 GF Score
Price R$37.40
GF Value R$51.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Cooper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Cooper BSP:C1OO34 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1OO34 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$51.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, The Cooper ranks worse than 58.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), The Cooper's current share price is R$37.40. The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$16.30. The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

BSP:C1OO34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 4.37   Max: 6.51
Current: 2.25

During the past years, The Cooper's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.51. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 4.37.

BSP:C1OO34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.73% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs BSP:C1OO34: 2.25

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.

The Cooper's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$21.278. 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 R$16.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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The Cooper  (BSP:C1OO34) 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.


The Cooper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Cooper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Cooper'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.

The Cooper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Cooper Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Cooper Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.77 2.34 2.26 2.57 1.91

BSP:C1OO34 vs SOLV, ALGN, BAX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, The Cooper'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.


The Cooper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Cooper 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.

The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.40/16.30
=2.29

* 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.

The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Cooper's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=21.278/333.0200*333.0200
=21.278

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

The Cooper Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 4.591 240.628 6.354
201610 4.401 241.729 6.063
201701 4.595 242.839 6.301
201704 4.722 244.524 6.431
201707 5.054 244.786 6.876
201710 5.194 246.663 7.012
201801 5.169 247.867 6.945
201804 5.533 250.546 7.354
201807 6.279 252.006 8.298
201810 6.321 252.885 8.324
201901 6.489 251.712 8.585
201904 6.972 255.548 9.086
201907 6.885 256.571 8.936
201910 7.542 257.346 9.760
202001 7.869 257.971 10.158
202004 9.820 256.389 12.755
202007 10.096 259.101 12.976
202010 10.954 260.388 14.009
202101 16.369 261.582 20.839
202104 17.438 267.054 21.745
202107 17.794 273.003 21.706
202110 19.507 276.589 23.487
202201 19.461 281.148 23.052
202204 16.911 289.109 19.480
202207 19.281 296.276 21.672
202210 19.108 298.012 21.353
202301 19.275 299.170 21.456
202304 18.711 303.363 20.540
202307 18.252 305.691 19.884
202310 19.271 307.671 20.859
202401 19.047 308.417 20.566
202404 20.107 313.548 21.356
202407 22.067 314.540 23.363
202410 22.791 315.664 24.044
202501 24.438 317.671 25.619
202504 24.058 320.795 24.975
202507 23.247 323.048 23.965
202510 22.640 0.000
202601 22.856 325.252 23.402
202604 21.278 333.020 21.278

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 2.29 mean?
The Cooper (BSP:C1OO34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Aug. 05, 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 The Cooper and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 6.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #306 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Cooper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 6.51. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. The Cooper's value of 2.29 is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #306 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cooper has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cooper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SOLV and ALGN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #306 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Cooper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. The Cooper's value of 2.29 is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Cooper's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 6.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 1.77, The Cooper 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.77, based on 521 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. The Cooper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 29.4% 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 The Cooper and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cooper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cooper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper (BSP:C1OO34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$51.16, compared to a current price of R$37.40 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 29.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.77. The Cooper's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Cooper (BSP:C1OO34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 05, 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 The Cooper (BSP:C1OO34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$37.40 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$51.16. GuruFocus considers The Cooper to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1OO34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (48% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: R$51.16 vs. price of R$37.40 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#306 of 521)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1OO34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Cooper Business Description

Address 6101 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite 500, San Ramon, CA, USA, 94583
CooperCompanies is one of the largest eyecare companies in the US. It operates in two segments: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a pure-play contact lens business with a suite of spherical, multifocal, and toric contact lenses. The company also has one of the most comprehensive specialty lens portfolios in the world. With brands including Proclear, Biofinity, MyDay, and Clariti, Cooper controls roughly one fourth of the US contact lens market. CooperSurgical, founded in 1990, is made up of equipment related to reproductive care, fertility, and women's care. Cooper has the broadest medical device coverage of the entire IVF cycle. It also has Paragard, the only hormone-free IUD in the US, and controls 17% of the US IUD market.
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