ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.13 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:DR6 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:DR6
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Price €21.65
GF Value €22.09
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What is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals FRA:DR6 +0.19% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.13 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 7.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:DR6 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Biotechnology companies, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 80.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current share price is €21.65. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.53. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.13.

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

FRA:DR6' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76   Med: 7.55   Max: 22.64
Current: 5.82

During the past years, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.64. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 7.55.

FRA:DR6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.43% of 700 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.595 vs FRA:DR6: 5.82

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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.310. 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 €3.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals  (FRA:DR6) 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.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACADIA 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.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:DR6 vs LEGN, TNGX, CAI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ACADIA 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.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ACADIA 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.65/3.53
=6.13

* 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.

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

For example, ACADIA 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)
=6.31/330.2130*330.2130
=6.310

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.200 241.018 4.384
201609 4.253 241.428 5.817
201612 4.049 241.432 5.538
201703 3.507 243.801 4.750
201706 3.020 244.955 4.071
201709 2.580 246.819 3.452
201712 2.277 246.524 3.050
201803 1.977 249.554 2.616
201806 1.813 251.989 2.376
201809 1.532 252.439 2.004
201812 2.927 251.233 3.847
201903 2.569 254.202 3.337
201906 2.383 256.143 3.072
201909 4.076 256.759 5.242
201912 4.052 256.974 5.207
202003 3.717 258.115 4.755
202006 3.741 257.797 4.792
202009 3.500 260.280 4.440
202012 3.229 260.474 4.094
202103 3.050 264.877 3.802
202106 2.919 271.696 3.548
202109 2.999 274.310 3.610
202112 2.973 278.802 3.521
202203 2.503 287.504 2.875
202206 2.542 296.311 2.833
202209 2.656 296.808 2.955
202212 2.332 296.797 2.595
202303 2.153 301.836 2.355
202306 2.236 305.109 2.420
202309 2.070 307.789 2.221
202312 2.405 306.746 2.589
202403 2.588 312.332 2.736
202406 2.894 314.175 3.042
202409 3.126 315.301 3.274
202412 4.198 315.605 4.392
202503 4.236 319.799 4.374
202506 4.229 322.561 4.329
202509 4.620 324.800 4.697
202512 6.155 324.054 6.272
202603 6.310 330.213 6.310

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 6.13 mean?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.13 as of Jul. 27, 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 7.55. Over the past decade, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #563 out of 700 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.13 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 22.64. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.13 is 284.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #563 out of 700 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LEGN and TNGX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals ranks #563 out of 700 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ACADIA Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.13 is 284.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.76 to 22.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 1.60, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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 1.60, based on 700 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. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.13 is 284.3% 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.13, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.09, compared to a current price of €21.65 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.13, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 284.3% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.60. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.13 as of Jul. 27, 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.65 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.09. GuruFocus considers ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DR6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.13 (19% below median its 10-year median of 7.55)
  • GF Value™: €22.09 vs. price of €21.65 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 284.3% above the Biotechnology median (#563 of 700)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DR6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Business Description

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Address 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, USA, 92130
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases. It has two core franchises in neuroscience and neuro-rare diseases. The neuroscience franchise is anchored by its commercial product NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), which is used for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP). The neuro-rare disease franchise is anchored by the commercial product DAYBUE, which is used for the treatment of Rett syndrome. In addition, the company has various product candidates under development in different stages, including ACP-204, ACP-211, ACP-711, ACP-2591, etc.
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