United Therapeutics (BSP:U2TH34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.98 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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BSP:U2TH34 United Therapeutics Corp BSP:U2TH34
65 GF Score
Price R$132.00
GF Value R$98.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is United Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Therapeutics BSP:U2TH34 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates BSP:U2TH34 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R$98.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Drug Manufacturers companies, United Therapeutics ranks worse than 82.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), United Therapeutics's current share price is R$132.00. United Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$26.52. United Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.98.

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

BSP:U2TH34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27   Med: 4.02   Max: 8.18
Current: 5.16

During the past years, United Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.18. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 4.02.

BSP:U2TH34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.87% of 753 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs BSP:U2TH34: 5.16

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.

United Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$36.602. 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$26.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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United Therapeutics  (BSP:U2TH34) 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.


United Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Therapeutics'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.

United Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Therapeutics Quarterly Data
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BSP:U2TH34 vs VTRS, NBIX, ZTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, United Therapeutics'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.


United Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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United Therapeutics 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.

United Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=132.00/26.52
=4.98

* 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.

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

For example, United Therapeutics'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)
=36.602/330.2130*330.2130
=36.602

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

United Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.069 241.018 9.685
201609 7.011 241.428 9.589
201612 7.226 241.432 9.883
201703 7.169 243.801 9.710
201706 6.737 244.955 9.082
201709 7.503 246.819 10.038
201712 8.008 246.524 10.727
201803 8.943 249.554 11.833
201806 11.105 251.989 14.552
201809 12.692 252.439 16.602
201812 12.422 251.233 16.327
201903 10.166 254.202 13.206
201906 11.248 256.143 14.501
201909 12.748 256.759 16.395
201912 13.002 256.974 16.708
202003 16.371 258.115 20.944
202006 18.093 257.797 23.175
202009 19.947 260.280 25.306
202012 19.623 260.474 24.877
202103 21.674 264.877 27.020
202106 20.384 271.696 24.774
202109 22.453 274.310 27.029
202112 24.815 278.802 29.391
202203 22.946 287.504 26.355
202206 23.959 296.311 26.700
202209 26.252 296.808 29.207
202212 27.329 296.797 30.406
202303 28.571 301.836 31.257
202306 27.991 305.109 30.294
202309 30.023 307.789 32.210
202312 31.169 306.746 33.554
202403 30.068 312.332 31.789
202406 34.539 314.175 36.302
202409 37.863 315.301 39.654
202412 43.848 315.605 45.878
202503 43.480 319.799 44.896
202506 43.993 322.561 45.037
202509 41.190 324.800 41.876
202512 44.354 324.054 45.197
202603 36.602 330.213 36.602

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 4.98 mean?
United Therapeutics (BSP:U2TH34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 as of Jul. 26, 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 United Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, United Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, United Therapeutics ranks #624 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is United Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 8.18. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. United Therapeutics' value of 4.98 is 178.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Therapeutics ranks #624 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VTRS and NBIX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, United Therapeutics ranks #624 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. United Therapeutics' value of 4.98 is 178.2% above this benchmark. Historically, United Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 1.79, United Therapeutics 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 753 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. United Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 is 178.2% 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 United Therapeutics 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. United Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics (BSP:U2TH34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$98.13, compared to a current price of R$132.00 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 178.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. United Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 United Therapeutics (BSP:U2TH34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98 as of Jul. 26, 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 United Therapeutics (BSP:U2TH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$132.00 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$98.13. GuruFocus considers United Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:U2TH34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.98 (24% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: R$98.13 vs. price of R$132.00 (34.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#624 of 753)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:U2TH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges UTHR:USAUTH:Germany
Address 1000 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD, USA, 20910
United Therapeutics Corp specializes in drug development for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare and progressive disease marked by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. The company's therapies for PAH largely focus on the prostacyclin pathway, and many of its treatments are based on the same molecule, treprostinil. The company markets and sells the following commercial therapies in the United States to treat PAH: Tyvaso DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder, Remodulin Injection, Orenitram (treprostinil) Extended-Release Tablets, Adcirca (tadalafil) Tablets, and Unituxin. It derives maximum revenue from the sale of Tyvaso DPI. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World, of which United States generates majority of the revenue.
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