Avanos Medical (FRA:8HH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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FRA:8HH Avanos Medical Inc FRA:8HH
64 GF Score
Price €21.60
GF Value €16.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Avanos Medical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Avanos Medical FRA:8HH 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:8HH with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Avanos Medical ranks better than 73.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Avanos Medical's current share price is €21.60. Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.52. Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

FRA:8HH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.59   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.83

During the past years, Avanos Medical's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.59.

FRA:8HH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.32% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs FRA:8HH: 0.83

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.

Avanos Medical's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.495. 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 €25.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Avanos Medical  (FRA:8HH) 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.


Avanos Medical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Avanos Medical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avanos Medical'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.

Avanos Medical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Avanos Medical 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 0.81 0.68 0.51 0.38

Avanos Medical 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 0.46 0.40 0.38 0.38 0.47

FRA:8HH vs TNDM, IRMD, AORT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Avanos Medical'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.


Avanos Medical Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avanos Medical 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.

Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.60/25.52
=0.85

* 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.

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

For example, Avanos Medical'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)
=14.495/330.2130*330.2130
=14.495

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Avanos Medical Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.777 241.018 28.466
201609 21.027 241.428 28.760
201612 22.389 241.432 30.622
201703 22.645 243.801 30.671
201706 22.003 244.955 29.661
201709 21.151 246.819 28.297
201712 21.889 246.524 29.320
201803 21.593 249.554 28.572
201806 23.294 251.989 30.525
201809 23.494 252.439 30.732
201812 24.033 251.233 31.588
201903 23.848 254.202 30.979
201906 23.714 256.143 30.571
201909 24.106 256.759 31.002
201912 23.855 256.974 30.654
202003 23.811 258.115 30.462
202006 23.436 257.797 30.019
202009 22.895 260.280 29.047
202012 21.554 260.474 27.325
202103 21.893 264.877 27.293
202106 22.371 271.696 27.189
202109 22.286 274.310 26.828
202112 23.327 278.802 27.628
202203 24.108 287.504 27.689
202206 25.272 296.311 28.163
202209 27.446 296.808 30.535
202212 26.196 296.797 29.145
202303 25.996 301.836 28.440
202306 24.336 305.109 26.338
202309 24.666 307.789 26.463
202312 24.552 306.746 26.430
202403 24.522 312.332 25.926
202406 24.726 314.175 25.988
202409 24.110 315.301 25.250
202412 17.214 315.605 18.011
202503 16.793 319.799 17.340
202506 14.532 322.561 14.877
202509 14.280 324.800 14.518
202512 14.306 324.054 14.578
202603 14.495 330.213 14.495

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 0.85 mean?
Avanos Medical (FRA:8HH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Aug. 04, 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 Avanos Medical and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Avanos Medical ranks #139 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Avanos Medical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.94. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Avanos Medical's value of 0.85 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avanos Medical ranks #139 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avanos Medical has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avanos Medical's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TNDM and IRMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Avanos Medical ranks #139 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Avanos Medical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Avanos Medical's value of 0.85 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Avanos Medical's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Avanos Medical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 521 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. Avanos Medical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 52.8% 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 Avanos Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avanos Medical's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avanos Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanos Medical (FRA:8HH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.73, compared to a current price of €21.60 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 52.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Avanos Medical's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Avanos Medical (FRA:8HH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Aug. 04, 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 Avanos Medical (FRA:8HH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanos Medical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.60 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.73. GuruFocus considers Avanos Medical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8HH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: €16.73 vs. price of €21.60 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#139 of 521)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8HH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avanos Medical Business Description

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Address 5405 Windward Parkway, Suite 100 South, Alpharetta, GA, USA, 30004
Avanos Medical Inc is a medical technology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products for pain management and patient care. The company has two reportable segments: Specialty Nutrition Systems and Pain Management and Recovery. The Specialty Nutrition Systems segment provides enteral feeding and neonatal products. The Pain Management and Recovery segment offers surgical pain and recovery products, including pain pumps and radiofrequency ablation solutions for the treatment of chronic pain.
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