Zealand Pharma AS (CHIX:ZEALC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.40 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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CHIX:ZEALC Zealand Pharma AS CHIX:ZEALC
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Price kr295.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Zealand Pharma AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zealand Pharma AS CHIX:ZEALC 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 10.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ZEALC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Biotechnology companies, Zealand Pharma AS ranks worse than 78.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Zealand Pharma AS's current share price is kr295.40. Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr54.74. Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.40.

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

CHIX:ZEALc' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3   Med: 10.23   Max: 36.88
Current: 5.38

During the past years, Zealand Pharma AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 36.88. The lowest was 3.30. And the median was 10.23.

CHIX:ZEALc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.91% of 697 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs CHIX:ZEALc: 5.38

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.

Zealand Pharma AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr204.769. 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 kr54.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zealand Pharma AS  (CHIX:ZEALc) 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.


Zealand Pharma AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zealand Pharma AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zealand Pharma AS'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.

Zealand Pharma AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zealand Pharma AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zealand Pharma AS 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 14.49 8.62 9.88 9.07 5.22

CHIX:ZEALC vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zealand Pharma AS'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.


Zealand Pharma AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Zealand Pharma AS 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.

Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=295.40/54.74
=5.40

* 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.

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

For example, Zealand Pharma AS'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)
=204.769/121.6800*121.6800
=204.769

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.6800.

Zealand Pharma AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.486 100.600 5.426
201609 8.535 100.200 10.365
201612 10.876 100.300 13.194
201703 9.875 101.200 11.873
201706 7.085 101.200 8.519
201709 20.824 101.800 24.891
201712 16.772 101.300 20.146
201803 14.243 101.700 17.041
201806 10.305 102.300 12.257
201809 40.422 102.400 48.033
201812 36.334 102.100 43.302
201903 34.316 102.900 40.579
201906 30.449 102.900 36.006
201909 39.362 102.900 46.546
201912 33.168 102.900 39.221
202003 32.948 103.300 38.810
202006 45.299 103.200 53.411
202009 40.035 103.500 47.067
202012 30.887 103.400 36.347
202103 38.522 104.300 44.941
202106 31.848 105.000 36.907
202109 27.471 105.800 31.594
202112 21.469 106.600 24.506
202203 16.422 109.900 18.182
202206 10.951 113.600 11.730
202209 7.913 116.400 8.272
202212 15.852 115.900 16.643
202303 13.004 117.300 13.490
202306 29.649 116.400 30.994
202309 31.163 117.400 32.299
202312 27.285 116.700 28.449
202403 45.555 118.400 46.817
202406 132.485 118.500 136.040
202409 125.740 118.900 128.680
202412 121.964 118.900 124.816
202503 117.529 120.200 118.976
202506 221.773 120.700 223.574
202509 215.724 121.600 215.866
202512 210.045 121.200 210.877
202603 204.769 121.680 204.769

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 5.40 mean?
Zealand Pharma AS (CHIX:ZEALC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 as of Aug. 02, 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 10.23. Over the past decade, Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 36.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #550 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zealand Pharma AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 36.88. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Zealand Pharma AS's value of 5.40 is 237.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #550 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zealand Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zealand Pharma AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zealand Pharma AS ranks #550 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zealand Pharma AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Zealand Pharma AS's value of 5.40 is 237.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zealand Pharma AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 36.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.23 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Zealand Pharma AS 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.60, based on 697 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. Zealand Pharma AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 is 237.5% 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zealand Pharma AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 10.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zealand Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS (CHIX:ZEALC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 10.23 and 237.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.60. Zealand Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Zealand Pharma AS (CHIX:ZEALC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Aug. 02, 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.

Zealand Pharma AS Business Description

Address Sydmarken 11, Soborg, DNK, DK-2860
Zealand Pharma AS is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery, design, and development of peptide-based medicines. The company's product pipeline includes three product candidates in clinical development: glepaglutide, which is being developed to treat short bowel syndrome or SBS; dasiglucagon formulated for use in a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system for diabetes management; and dasiglucagon for use in the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has out-licensed a peptide program to Boehringer Ingelheim that has been moved ahead into early clinical development: a once-weekly novel dual-acting GLP-1/glucagon agonist for the treatment of obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes.
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