CareRx (FRA:29C1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.85 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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FRA:29C1 CareRx Corp FRA:29C1
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What is CareRx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CareRx FRA:29C1 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:29C1 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.37. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, CareRx ranks worse than 76.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), CareRx's current share price is €2.04. CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.53. CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.85.

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

FRA:29C1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 2.38   Max: 46.17
Current: 3.84

During the past years, CareRx's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 46.17. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.38.

FRA:29C1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.77% of 353 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.9 vs FRA:29C1: 3.84

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.

CareRx's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.068. 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 €0.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CareRx  (FRA:29C1) 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.


CareRx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CareRx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CareRx'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.

CareRx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CareRx Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CareRx Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.59 4.61 4.96 4.64 3.94

FRA:29C1 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, CareRx'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.


CareRx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CareRx 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.04/0.53
=3.85

* 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.

CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CareRx's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.068/133.5265*133.5265
=1.068

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

CareRx Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 -0.011 101.765 -0.014
201612 0.216 101.449 0.284
201703 0.918 102.634 1.194
201706 1.078 103.029 1.397
201709 1.059 103.345 1.368
201712 1.293 103.345 1.671
201803 1.159 105.004 1.474
201806 -0.098 105.557 -0.124
201809 -0.143 105.636 -0.181
201812 -0.638 105.399 -0.808
201903 -0.943 106.979 -1.177
201906 -1.020 107.690 -1.265
201909 -1.236 107.611 -1.534
201912 -0.961 107.769 -1.191
202003 -0.561 107.927 -0.694
202006 -0.048 108.401 -0.059
202009 0.342 108.164 0.422
202012 0.293 108.559 0.360
202103 0.593 110.298 0.718
202106 0.459 111.720 0.549
202109 1.218 112.905 1.440
202112 1.229 113.774 1.442
202203 1.253 117.646 1.422
202206 0.931 120.806 1.029
202209 0.939 120.648 1.039
202212 0.878 120.964 0.969
202303 0.927 122.702 1.009
202306 0.962 124.203 1.034
202309 0.944 125.230 1.007
202312 0.931 125.072 0.994
202403 0.924 126.258 0.977
202406 0.905 127.522 0.948
202409 0.887 127.285 0.930
202412 0.908 127.364 0.952
202503 0.887 129.181 0.917
202506 0.874 129.892 0.898
202509 0.853 130.287 0.874
202512 1.080 130.366 1.106
202603 1.106 132.262 1.117
202606 1.068 133.527 1.068

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 3.85 mean?
CareRx (FRA:29C1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 as of Aug. 09, 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 CareRx and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 46.17. According to the industry distribution chart, CareRx ranks #271 out of 353 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CareRx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 46.17. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90. CareRx's value of 3.85 is 102.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CareRx ranks #271 out of 353 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CareRx has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareRx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, CareRx ranks #271 out of 353 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CareRx in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90. CareRx's value of 3.85 is 102.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CareRx's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 46.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.90, CareRx 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.90, based on 353 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. CareRx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 is 102.6% 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 CareRx and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CareRx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CareRx stock overvalued right now?
CareRx (FRA:29C1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.37, compared to a current price of €2.04 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 102.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.90. CareRx's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 CareRx (FRA:29C1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85 as of Aug. 09, 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 CareRx (FRA:29C1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareRx stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.04 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.37.

Key valuation signals for FRA:29C1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.85 (62% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: €1.37 vs. price of €2.04 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#271 of 353)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:29C1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CareRx Business Description

Other Exchanges CHHHF:USACRRX:Canada
Address 320 Bay Street, Suite 1200, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 4A6
CareRx Corp is a provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. The company is a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfilment centers strategically located across the country. This allows it to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management. It takes an active role in working with its home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education and medication system quality and efficiency. The Company has one reportable segment which consists of the Company-owned and operated institutional pharmacy business. Geographically it derives revenue from the sales of goods and capitated service fees in Ontario and Western Canada.
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