Corvus Pharmaceuticals (FRA:C17) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.35 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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FRA:C17 Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:C17
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What is Corvus Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Corvus Pharmaceuticals FRA:C17 -6.52% 34 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C17 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Corvus Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 71.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Corvus Pharmaceuticals's current share price is €11.18. Corvus Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.57. Corvus Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.35.

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

FRA:C17' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 4.02
Current: 4.02

During the past years, Corvus Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

FRA:C17's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.06% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs FRA:C17: 4.02

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.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.476. 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 €2.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Corvus Pharmaceuticals  (FRA:C17) 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.


Corvus Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Corvus Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corvus Pharmaceuticals'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.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Corvus Pharmaceuticals 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 1.22 2.19 2.25 4.42

FRA:C17 vs MGTX, WVE, FBRX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Corvus Pharmaceuticals'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.


Corvus Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Corvus Pharmaceuticals 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.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.18/2.57
=4.35

* 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.

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

For example, Corvus Pharmaceuticals'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)
=2.476/330.2130*330.2130
=2.476

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.469 241.018 8.863
201609 6.089 241.428 8.328
201612 6.017 241.432 8.230
201703 5.280 243.801 7.151
201706 4.455 244.955 6.006
201709 3.755 246.819 5.024
201712 3.407 246.524 4.564
201803 3.814 249.554 5.047
201806 3.735 251.989 4.894
201809 3.478 252.439 4.550
201812 3.307 251.233 4.347
201903 3.039 254.202 3.948
201906 2.704 256.143 3.486
201909 2.483 256.759 3.193
201912 2.290 256.974 2.943
202003 1.944 258.115 2.487
202006 1.610 257.797 2.062
202009 1.281 260.280 1.625
202012 2.090 260.474 2.650
202103 2.070 264.877 2.581
202106 1.886 271.696 2.292
202109 1.920 274.310 2.311
202112 1.847 278.802 2.188
202203 1.750 287.504 2.010
202206 1.633 296.311 1.820
202209 1.403 296.808 1.561
202212 1.138 296.797 1.266
202303 0.980 301.836 1.072
202306 0.934 305.109 1.011
202309 0.846 307.789 0.908
202312 0.723 306.746 0.778
202403 0.626 312.332 0.662
202406 0.761 314.175 0.800
202409 0.179 315.301 0.187
202412 0.458 315.605 0.479
202503 0.669 319.799 0.691
202506 0.933 322.561 0.955
202509 0.819 324.800 0.833
202512 0.700 324.054 0.713
202603 2.476 330.213 2.476

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 4.35 mean?
Corvus Pharmaceuticals (FRA:C17) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 as of Jul. 29, 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 Corvus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Corvus Pharmaceuticals ranks #496 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Corvus Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Corvus Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59. Corvus Pharmaceuticals' value of 4.35 is 173.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corvus Pharmaceuticals ranks #496 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Corvus Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corvus Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MGTX and WVE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Corvus Pharmaceuticals ranks #496 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Corvus Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59. Corvus Pharmaceuticals' value of 4.35 is 173.6% above this benchmark. 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 1.59, based on 698 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. Corvus Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 is 173.6% 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 Corvus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corvus Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corvus Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Corvus Pharmaceuticals (FRA:C17) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 and 173.6% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.59. Corvus Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Corvus Pharmaceuticals (FRA:C17), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Jul. 29, 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.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Business Description

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Address 901 Gateway Boulevard, Third Floor, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing product candidates that precisely target proteins that are critical to immune cell maturation and function. It believes its proprietary product candidates have broad potential to address immune mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancers. Its product candidate, soquelitinib, is designed to bind specifically to a protein, interleukin 2 inducible T cell kinase (ITK), involved in T cell activation, T cell receptor signaling and T cell differentiation and function. The company operates in one primary business activity and operate as one reportable segment.
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