Icon (BSP:ICLR34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.62 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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BSP:ICLR34 Icon PLC BSP:ICLR34
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What is Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Icon BSP:ICLR34 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.62 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates BSP:ICLR34 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R$52.51. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Icon ranks worse than 54.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Icon's current share price is R$41.72. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$15.90. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.62.

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

BSP:ICLR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 7.39   Max: 13.72
Current: 2.15

During the past years, Icon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.72. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 7.39.

BSP:ICLR34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.33% of 127 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs BSP:ICLR34: 2.15

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.

Icon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$622.841. 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$15.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Icon  (BSP:ICLR34) 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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Icon'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.

Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Icon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Icon 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 2.27 2.62 2.61 1.50 2.27

BSP:ICLR34 vs CRL, RVTY, MEDP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

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

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


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Icon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.72/15.90
=2.62

* 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.

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

For example, Icon'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)
=622.841/128.6700*128.6700
=622.841

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Icon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 57.798 100.274 74.165
201612 58.134 99.676 75.044
201703 54.931 100.374 70.417
201706 62.784 100.673 80.244
201709 65.225 100.474 83.529
201712 72.563 100.075 93.297
201803 73.450 100.573 93.970
201806 85.984 101.072 109.463
201809 100.724 101.371 127.849
201812 97.443 100.773 124.419
201903 101.197 101.670 128.072
201906 106.656 102.168 134.322
201909 115.372 102.268 145.158
201912 123.854 102.068 156.134
202003 140.871 102.367 177.067
202006 155.614 101.769 196.748
202009 175.083 101.072 222.891
202012 180.323 101.072 229.562
202103 206.199 102.367 259.181
202106 192.558 103.364 239.701
202109 516.796 104.859 634.147
202112 559.342 106.653 674.808
202203 493.968 109.245 581.801
202206 504.356 112.779 575.421
202209 529.127 113.504 599.829
202212 545.436 115.436 607.968
202303 550.172 117.609 601.914
202306 519.717 119.662 558.841
202309 537.442 120.749 572.699
202312 547.115 120.749 583.007
202403 568.099 120.990 604.159
202406 623.380 122.318 655.750
202409 655.643 121.594 693.798
202412 713.272 122.439 749.570
202503 688.449 123.405 717.821
202506 681.358 124.492 704.225
202509 655.615 124.810 675.891
202512 655.065 125.770 670.169
202603 634.929 127.830 639.101
202606 622.841 128.670 622.841

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 2.62 mean?
Icon (BSP:ICLR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.62 as of Sep. 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 Icon and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #69 out of 127 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.62 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 13.72. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Icon's value of 2.62 is 44% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Icon ranks #69 out of 127 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRL and RVTY?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #69 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Icon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Icon's value of 2.62 is 44% above this benchmark. Historically, Icon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Icon 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.82, based on 127 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. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.62 is 44% 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 Icon and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.62, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Icon (BSP:ICLR34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.62. The stock's GF Value™ is R$52.51, compared to a current price of R$41.72 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.62, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 44% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.82. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Icon (BSP:ICLR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.62 as of Sep. 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 Icon (BSP:ICLR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$41.72 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$52.51.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ICLR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.62 (65% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
  • GF Value™: R$52.51 vs. price of R$41.72 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#69 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ICLR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Icon Business Description

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Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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