Cantargia AB (CHIX:CANTAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.38 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Cantargia AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cantargia AB CHIX:CANTAS 33 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CANTAS with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Cantargia AB ranks better than 71.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Cantargia AB's current share price is kr4.174. Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3.02. Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.38.

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

CHIX:CANTAs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 1.28   Max: 2.09
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Cantargia AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.09. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.28.

CHIX:CANTAs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
71.92% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.605 vs CHIX:CANTAs: 0.62

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.

Cantargia AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.941. 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 kr3.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cantargia AB  (CHIX:CANTAs) 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.


Cantargia AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cantargia AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cantargia AB'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.

Cantargia AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cantargia AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.12 0.54 1.41

Cantargia AB 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 0.47 0.45 0.85 1.41 1.38

CHIX:CANTAS vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cantargia AB'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.


Cantargia AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cantargia AB 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.

Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.174/3.02
=1.38

* 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.

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

For example, Cantargia AB'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)
=0.941/133.5600*133.5600
=0.941

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Cantargia AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.875 101.019 2.479
201609 1.327 101.138 1.752
201612 1.128 102.022 1.477
201703 2.208 102.022 2.891
201706 1.817 102.752 2.362
201709 1.538 103.279 1.989
201712 4.363 103.793 5.614
201803 2.922 103.962 3.754
201806 2.570 104.875 3.273
201809 2.300 105.679 2.907
201812 1.949 105.912 2.458
201903 2.890 105.886 3.645
201906 2.338 106.742 2.925
201909 2.041 107.214 2.543
201912 1.626 107.766 2.015
202003 4.473 106.563 5.606
202006 4.129 107.498 5.130
202009 3.794 107.635 4.708
202012 7.408 108.296 9.136
202103 6.823 108.360 8.410
202106 6.128 108.928 7.514
202109 5.275 110.338 6.385
202112 4.425 112.486 5.254
202203 3.465 114.825 4.030
202206 2.705 118.384 3.052
202209 2.874 122.296 3.139
202212 2.334 126.365 2.467
202303 1.887 127.042 1.984
202306 1.555 129.407 1.605
202309 1.103 130.224 1.131
202312 0.919 131.912 0.930
202403 0.724 132.205 0.731
202406 0.493 132.716 0.496
202409 0.266 132.304 0.269
202412 0.633 132.987 0.636
202503 0.281 132.825 0.283
202506 0.125 133.699 0.125
202509 1.197 133.480 1.198
202512 1.069 133.390 1.070
202603 0.941 133.560 0.941

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 1.38 mean?
Cantargia AB (CHIX:CANTAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Jul. 19, 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 Cantargia AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Cantargia AB ranks #196 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cantargia AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 2.09. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Cantargia AB's value of 1.38 is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cantargia AB ranks #196 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cantargia AB has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cantargia AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cantargia AB ranks #196 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Cantargia AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Cantargia AB's value of 1.38 is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, Cantargia AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Cantargia AB 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.61, based on 698 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. Cantargia AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 is 14% 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 Cantargia AB and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cantargia AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cantargia AB stock overvalued right now?
Cantargia AB (CHIX:CANTAS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 14% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.61. Cantargia AB's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Cantargia AB (CHIX:CANTAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Jul. 19, 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.

Cantargia AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CANTA:Sweden7V3:Germany
Address Scheelevagen 27, Lund, SWE, 223 63
Cantargia AB is a Swedish biotech company that develops targeted antibody-based drugs for cancer as well as autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It has developed specific antibodies against IL1RAP to treat serious, life-threatening diseases. The company's development programme includes the candidate drugs nadunolimab (CAN04) and CAN10, both in the clinical development stage, which were latter acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 2025. In addition, the company is also developing a a pre-clinical project CAN14, derived from antibody platform CANxx. Geographically, the company's revenues have been generated in the markets of Japan and United States.
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