CHEOF (Cochlear) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.71 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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CHEOF Cochlear Ltd CHEOF
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Price $78.95
GF Value $215.18
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Cochlear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cochlear CHEOF 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.71 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates CHEOF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $215.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 522 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Cochlear ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Cochlear's current share price is $78.945. Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was $13.83. Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.71.

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

CHEOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.3   Med: 18.75   Max: 27.45
Current: 5.34

During the past 13 years, Cochlear's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 27.45. The lowest was 4.30. And the median was 18.75.

CHEOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.33% of 522 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.765 vs CHEOF: 5.34

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.

Cochlear's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was $19.416. 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 $13.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Cochlear  (OTCPK:CHEOF) 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.


Cochlear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cochlear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cochlear'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.

Cochlear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cochlear Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cochlear Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 16.75 0.00 13.42 0.00

CHEOF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Cochlear'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.


Cochlear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Cochlear 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=78.945/13.83
=5.71

* 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.

Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Cochlear's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=19.416/131.5506*131.5506
=19.416

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

Cochlear Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.804 0.000
201706 7.161 0.000
201806 7.956 0.000
201906 8.734 0.000
202006 14.725 0.000
202106 19.789 0.000
202206 18.010 0.000
202306 17.872 0.000
202406 18.660 0.000
202506 19.416 131.551 19.416

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 5.71 mean?
Cochlear (CHEOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.71 as of Jul. 24, 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 Cochlear and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 18.75. Over the past decade, Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.30 to 27.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #435 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cochlear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.71 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 18.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 27.45. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Cochlear's value of 5.71 is 223.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #435 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cochlear has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cochlear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #435 out of 522 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cochlear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Cochlear's value of 5.71 is 223.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cochlear's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.30 to 27.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Cochlear 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 522 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. Cochlear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.71 is 223.5% 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 Cochlear 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. Cochlear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.71, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cochlear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochlear (CHEOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $215.18, compared to a current price of $78.95 — trading 63.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.71, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 223.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.77. Cochlear's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Cochlear (CHEOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.71 as of Jul. 24, 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 Cochlear (CHEOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochlear stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $78.95 is trading 63.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $215.18. GuruFocus considers Cochlear to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHEOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.71 (70% below median its 10-year median of 18.75)
  • GF Value™: $215.18 vs. price of $78.95 (63.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#435 of 522)

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


Cochlear Business Description

Address 1 University Avenue, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2109
Cochlear is the leading cochlear implant device manufacturer, with around 60% global market share. Developed markets contribute 80% of group revenue, where cochlear implants are the standard of care for children with severe-to-profound hearing loss. The company also actively targets the growing cohort of seniors in developed markets. Tender-oriented emerging markets contribute the remaining 20% of group revenue. Main products include cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, and associated sound processors. In fiscal 2025, 49% of revenue came from the Americas, 34% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and 18% from the Asia-Pacific segment.
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