Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 92% Below Median


FRA:AXD2 Heron Therapeutics Inc FRA:AXD2
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Price €0.37
GF Value €1.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Heron Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Heron Therapeutics FRA:AXD2 -3.01% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXD2 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Biotechnology companies, Heron Therapeutics ranks better than 83.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Heron Therapeutics's current share price is €0.3678. Heron Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.52. Heron Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

FRA:AXD2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 2.86   Max: 16.34
Current: 0.22

During the past years, Heron Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.34. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 2.86.

FRA:AXD2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.83% of 699 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:AXD2: 0.22

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.

Heron Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.037. 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 €1.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Heron Therapeutics  (FRA:AXD2) 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.


Heron Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Heron Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heron Therapeutics'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.

Heron Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Heron Therapeutics 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 3.11 0.88 0.65 0.66 0.68

Heron Therapeutics 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 0.96 0.96 0.62 0.68 0.43

FRA:AXD2 vs ENTX, OKYO, EDSA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Heron Therapeutics'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.


Heron Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Heron Therapeutics 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.

Heron Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.3678/1.52
=0.24

* 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.

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

For example, Heron Therapeutics'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)
=0.037/330.2130*330.2130
=0.037

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Heron Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.318 241.018 1.806
201609 0.407 241.428 0.557
201612 -0.512 241.432 -0.700
201703 1.779 243.801 2.410
201706 1.136 244.955 1.531
201709 0.617 246.819 0.825
201712 1.715 246.524 2.297
201803 1.150 249.554 1.522
201806 4.754 251.989 6.230
201809 4.469 252.439 5.846
201812 4.162 251.233 5.470
201903 3.722 254.202 4.835
201906 3.387 256.143 4.366
201909 3.239 256.759 4.166
201912 4.025 256.974 5.172
202003 3.649 258.115 4.668
202006 3.169 257.797 4.059
202009 2.590 260.280 3.286
202012 2.129 260.474 2.699
202103 1.803 264.877 2.248
202106 1.304 271.696 1.585
202109 0.991 274.310 1.193
202112 0.673 278.802 0.797
202203 0.213 287.504 0.245
202206 -0.201 296.311 -0.224
202209 0.191 296.808 0.212
202212 0.108 296.797 0.120
202303 -0.089 301.836 -0.097
202306 -0.302 305.109 -0.327
202309 -0.185 307.789 -0.198
202312 -0.207 306.746 -0.223
202403 -0.207 312.332 -0.219
202406 -0.233 314.175 -0.245
202409 -0.238 315.301 -0.249
202412 -0.211 315.605 -0.221
202503 -0.173 319.799 -0.179
202506 -0.154 322.561 -0.158
202509 0.033 324.800 0.034
202512 0.060 324.054 0.061
202603 0.037 330.213 0.037

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 0.24 mean?
Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 as of Jul. 11, 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 Heron Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, Heron Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 16.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #113 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Heron Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Heron Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 16.34. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Heron Therapeutics' value of 0.24 is 85.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #113 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heron Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heron Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ENTX and OKYO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Heron Therapeutics ranks #113 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Heron Therapeutics in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Heron Therapeutics' value of 0.24 is 85.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Heron Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 16.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Heron Therapeutics 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.66, based on 699 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. Heron Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 85.5% 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 Heron Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heron Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heron Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.34, compared to a current price of €0.37 — trading 72.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 85.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.66. Heron Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Jul. 11, 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 Heron Therapeutics (FRA:AXD2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heron Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.37 is trading 72.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.34. GuruFocus considers Heron Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AXD2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (92% below median its 10-year median of 2.86)
  • GF Value™: €1.34 vs. price of €0.37 (72.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.5% below the Biotechnology median (#113 of 699)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXD2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heron Therapeutics Business Description

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Address 100 Regency Forect Drive, Suite 300, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
Heron Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage biotechnology company. The company is focused on improving the lives of patients by developing treatments and commercializing therapeutic solutions to address some of the unmet patient needs. The company's product portfolio consists of APONVIE, SUSTOL, ZYNRELEF, and CINVANTI.
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