CPRX (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.13 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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CPRX Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc CPRX
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Price $31.49
GF Value $25.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals CPRX +0.02% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.13 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates CPRX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Biotechnology companies, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 89.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current share price is $31.49. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.83. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 11.13.

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

CPRX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79   Med: 9.57   Max: 19.49
Current: 11.11

During the past years, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.49. The lowest was 4.79. And the median was 9.57.

CPRX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.02% of 683 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs CPRX: 11.11

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.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.288. 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 $2.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:CPRX) 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.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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CPRX vs PBLS, ELVN, RLAY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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.


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals 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.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.49/2.83
=11.13

* 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.

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

For example, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals'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)
=8.288/330.2130*330.2130
=8.288

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.559 241.018 0.766
201609 0.518 241.428 0.708
201612 0.474 241.432 0.648
201703 0.423 243.801 0.573
201706 0.402 244.955 0.542
201709 0.372 246.819 0.498
201712 0.790 246.524 1.058
201803 0.743 249.554 0.983
201806 0.693 251.989 0.908
201809 0.624 252.439 0.816
201812 0.494 251.233 0.649
201903 0.498 254.202 0.647
201906 0.615 256.143 0.793
201909 0.757 256.759 0.974
201912 0.848 256.974 1.090
202003 0.964 258.115 1.233
202006 1.075 257.797 1.377
202009 1.511 260.280 1.917
202012 1.634 260.474 2.071
202103 1.721 264.877 2.146
202106 1.832 271.696 2.227
202109 1.926 274.310 2.319
202112 2.008 278.802 2.378
202203 2.139 287.504 2.457
202206 2.347 296.311 2.616
202209 2.595 296.808 2.887
202212 2.854 296.797 3.175
202303 3.150 301.836 3.446
202306 3.524 305.109 3.814
202309 3.270 307.789 3.508
202312 3.621 306.746 3.898
202403 4.757 312.332 5.029
202406 5.135 314.175 5.397
202409 5.542 315.301 5.804
202412 6.020 315.605 6.299
202503 6.513 319.799 6.725
202506 6.994 322.561 7.160
202509 7.466 324.800 7.590
202512 7.789 324.054 7.937
202603 8.288 330.213 8.288

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 11.13 mean?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.13 as of Sep. 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.79 to 19.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #608 out of 683 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.13 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 19.49. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.13 is 587% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #608 out of 683 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PBLS and ELVN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ranks #608 out of 683 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' value of 11.13 is 587% above this benchmark. Historically, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.79 to 19.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals 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 1.62, based on 683 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. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.13 is 587% 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.13, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.01, compared to a current price of $31.49 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.13, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 587% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.13 as of Sep. 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.

Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.49 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01. GuruFocus considers Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPRX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.13 (16% above median its 10-year median of 9.57)
  • GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $31.49 (25.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 587% above the Biotechnology median (#608 of 683)

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


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges CN2:Germany
Address 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 801, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 33134
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare and difficult to treat diseases. The Company sells three commercial stage drug products, FIRDAPSE (amifampridine), AGAMREE (vamorolone), and FYCOMPA (perampanel). The Company is currently seeking to further expand its product portfolio, with a focus on acquiring the rights to immediately and near-term accretive assets to treat rare (orphan) diseases across therapeutic areas, including clinical-stage opportunities with established proof of concept.
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