Sol-Gel Technologies (FRA:4SG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.80 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:4SG Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd FRA:4SG
52 GF Score
Price €63.50
GF Value €4.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sol-Gel Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sol-Gel Technologies FRA:4SG -3.05% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.80 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:4SG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Biotechnology companies, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks worse than 70.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Sol-Gel Technologies's current share price is €63.50. Sol-Gel Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.73. Sol-Gel Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.80.

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

FRA:4SG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76   Med: 3.96   Max: 4.47
Current: 3.88

During the past years, Sol-Gel Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.47. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 3.96.

FRA:4SG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.36% of 685 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs FRA:4SG: 3.88

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.

Sol-Gel Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.771. 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 €16.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sol-Gel Technologies  (FRA:4SG) 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.


Sol-Gel Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sol-Gel Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sol-Gel Technologies'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.

Sol-Gel Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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FRA:4SG vs SABS, BCYC, CYDY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sol-Gel Technologies'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.


Sol-Gel Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sol-Gel Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sol-Gel Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sol-Gel Technologies 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.

Sol-Gel Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=63.50/16.73
=3.80

* 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.

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

For example, Sol-Gel Technologies'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)
=12.771/333.9520*333.9520
=12.771

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sol-Gel Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 -16.513 241.432 -22.841
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 -21.166 244.955 -28.856
201709 -22.845 246.819 -30.910
201712 -24.753 246.524 -33.531
201803 37.249 249.554 49.846
201806 36.835 251.989 48.816
201809 33.879 252.439 44.819
201812 29.644 251.233 39.404
201903 27.540 254.202 36.180
201906 25.566 256.143 33.332
201909 26.070 256.759 33.908
201912 23.147 256.974 30.081
202003 26.990 258.115 34.920
202006 25.297 257.797 32.770
202009 21.098 260.280 27.070
202012 18.173 260.474 23.299
202103 17.164 264.877 21.640
202106 14.145 271.696 17.386
202109 15.237 274.310 18.550
202112 21.272 278.802 25.480
202203 19.677 287.504 22.856
202206 20.593 296.311 23.209
202209 20.730 296.808 23.324
202212 17.228 296.797 19.385
202303 17.792 301.836 19.685
202306 16.029 305.109 17.544
202309 14.504 307.789 15.737
202312 12.720 306.746 13.848
202403 10.782 312.332 11.528
202406 11.638 314.175 12.371
202409 11.224 315.301 11.888
202412 9.889 315.605 10.464
202503 6.697 319.799 6.993
202506 9.922 322.561 10.272
202509 7.961 324.800 8.185
202512 6.992 324.054 7.206
202603 13.602 330.213 13.756
202606 12.771 333.952 12.771

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 3.80 mean?
Sol-Gel Technologies (FRA:4SG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.80 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sol-Gel Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Sol-Gel Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #482 out of 685 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Sol-Gel Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sol-Gel Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.80 is near median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 4.47. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Sol-Gel Technologies' value of 3.80 is 134.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #482 out of 685 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sol-Gel Technologies has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sol-Gel Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SABS and BCYC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #482 out of 685 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sol-Gel Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Sol-Gel Technologies' value of 3.80 is 134.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sol-Gel Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Sol-Gel Technologies 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 685 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. Sol-Gel Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.80 is 134.6% 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 Sol-Gel Technologies 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. Sol-Gel Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sol-Gel Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sol-Gel Technologies (FRA:4SG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.95, compared to a current price of €63.50 — trading 1182.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 134.6% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. Sol-Gel Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Sol-Gel Technologies (FRA:4SG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.80 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sol-Gel Technologies (FRA:4SG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sol-Gel Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.50 is trading 1182.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.95. GuruFocus considers Sol-Gel Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4SG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.80 (near median its 10-year median of 3.96)
  • GF Value™: €4.95 vs. price of €63.50 (1182.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.6% above the Biotechnology median (#482 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sol-Gel Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges SLGL:USA
Address 7 Golda Meir Street, Weizmann Science Park, Ness Ziona, ISR, 7403650
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd is a dermatology company. It is engaged in identifying, developing and commercializing branded and generic topical drug products for the treatment of skin diseases. The company's product candidate pipeline includes SGT-610 (Patidegib Gel 2%), a new chemical entity hedgehog signaling pathway blocker, for the chronic use and prevention of new BCC in Gorlin syndrome patients, and the topical drug candidate SGT-210 for the treatment of Darier Disease and other rare keratosis-related indications such as PC, PPK and Olmsted. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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