Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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FRA:BTP Active Biotech AB FRA:BTP
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Price €0.41
GF Value €0.13
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What is Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Active Biotech AB FRA:BTP +0.86% 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:BTP with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 682 Biotechnology companies, Active Biotech AB ranks better than 76.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-07), Active Biotech AB's current share price is €0.4085. Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.09. Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.37.

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

FRA:BTP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.7   Max: 4.26
Current: 0.4

During the past years, Active Biotech AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.26. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.70.

FRA:BTP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.83% of 682 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs FRA:BTP: 0.40

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.

Active Biotech AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.129. 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 €1.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Active Biotech AB  (FRA:BTP) 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.


Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Active Biotech AB'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.

Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Active Biotech AB 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 0.78 0.70 0.51 0.40 0.32

Active Biotech AB 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 0.86 0.83 0.32 0.42 0.47

FRA:BTP vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Active Biotech AB'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.


Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Active Biotech AB 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.

Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.4085/1.09
=0.37

* 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.

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

For example, Active Biotech AB'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)
=0.129/134.6100*134.6100
=0.129

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Active Biotech AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.156 101.138 4.201
201612 3.786 102.022 4.995
201703 3.564 102.022 4.702
201706 3.022 102.752 3.959
201709 2.907 103.279 3.789
201712 1.575 103.793 2.043
201803 1.330 103.962 1.722
201806 1.833 104.875 2.353
201809 1.658 105.679 2.112
201812 1.529 105.912 1.943
201903 1.358 105.886 1.726
201906 1.248 106.742 1.574
201909 1.086 107.214 1.364
201912 0.917 107.766 1.145
202003 0.718 106.563 0.907
202006 0.576 107.498 0.721
202009 0.444 107.635 0.555
202012 0.462 108.296 0.574
202103 1.206 108.360 1.498
202106 1.036 108.928 1.280
202109 0.876 110.338 1.069
202112 0.644 112.486 0.771
202203 0.417 114.825 0.489
202206 0.226 118.384 0.257
202209 0.554 122.296 0.610
202212 0.382 126.365 0.407
202303 0.249 127.042 0.264
202306 0.124 129.407 0.129
202309 0.013 130.224 0.013
202312 0.272 131.912 0.278
202403 0.176 132.205 0.179
202406 0.084 132.716 0.085
202409 0.012 132.304 0.012
202412 0.212 132.987 0.215
202503 0.128 132.825 0.130
202506 0.061 133.699 0.061
202509 0.026 133.480 0.026
202512 0.194 133.390 0.196
202603 0.166 133.560 0.167
202606 0.129 134.610 0.129

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 0.37 mean?
Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Sep. 07, 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 Active Biotech AB and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #158 out of 682 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 4.26. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Active Biotech AB's value of 0.37 is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #158 out of 682 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Active Biotech AB has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #158 out of 682 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Active Biotech AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Active Biotech AB's value of 0.37 is 77.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Active Biotech AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 4.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Active Biotech AB 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 1.64, based on 682 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. Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 77.4% 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 Active Biotech AB and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Active Biotech AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 214.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 77.4% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.64. Active Biotech AB's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 07, 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 Active Biotech AB (FRA:BTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Biotech AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 214.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13. GuruFocus considers Active Biotech AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BTP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.41 (214.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 77.4% below the Biotechnology median (#158 of 682)

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


Active Biotech AB Business Description

Other Exchanges ACTI:Sweden0GQU:UK
Address Scheelevagen 22, P.O. Box 724, Lund, SWE, 223 63
Active Biotech AB focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals products within medical areas including neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune/inflammatory disease and various forms of cancer. Its project portfolio contains both small molecules that are orally active immunomodulatory agents and antibody based immunotherapy. Its project portfolio includes both small orally active immunomodulatory molecules and antibody-based immunotherapy. Its pipeline products are: Tasquinimod, Laquinimod, and Naptumomab.
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