Geron (FRA:GON) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.09 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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What is Geron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Geron FRA:GON +13.42% 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:GON with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Biotechnology companies, Geron ranks worse than 58.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Geron's current share price is €1.361. Geron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.65. Geron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.09.

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

FRA:GON' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.77   Max: 5.73
Current: 2.15

During the past years, Geron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.73. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.77.

FRA:GON's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.97% of 697 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs FRA:GON: 2.15

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.

Geron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.296. 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 €0.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Geron  (FRA:GON) 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.


Geron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Geron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geron'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.

Geron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Geron 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 1.43 2.91 2.49 4.40 1.76

Geron 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 1.78 1.77 1.76 2.00 1.75

FRA:GON vs PHAT, KURA, ODTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Geron'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.


Geron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Geron 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.

Geron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.361/0.65
=2.09

* 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.

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

For example, Geron'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)
=0.296/333.9520*333.9520
=0.296

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Geron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.722 241.428 0.999
201612 0.729 241.432 1.008
201703 0.689 243.801 0.944
201706 0.632 244.955 0.862
201709 0.571 246.819 0.773
201712 0.549 246.524 0.744
201803 0.510 249.554 0.682
201806 0.836 251.989 1.108
201809 0.844 252.439 1.117
201812 0.838 251.233 1.114
201903 0.804 254.202 1.056
201906 0.745 256.143 0.971
201909 0.717 256.759 0.933
201912 0.609 256.974 0.791
202003 0.546 258.115 0.706
202006 0.717 257.797 0.929
202009 0.637 260.280 0.817
202012 0.558 260.474 0.715
202103 0.530 264.877 0.668
202106 0.456 271.696 0.560
202109 0.402 274.310 0.489
202112 0.346 278.802 0.414
202203 0.273 287.504 0.317
202206 0.356 296.311 0.401
202209 0.287 296.808 0.323
202212 0.194 296.797 0.218
202303 0.599 301.836 0.663
202306 0.528 305.109 0.578
202309 0.502 307.789 0.545
202312 0.417 306.746 0.454
202403 0.537 312.332 0.574
202406 0.474 314.175 0.504
202409 0.437 315.301 0.463
202412 0.441 315.605 0.467
202503 0.390 319.799 0.407
202506 0.353 322.561 0.365
202509 0.332 324.800 0.341
202512 0.301 324.054 0.310
202603 0.309 330.213 0.312
202606 0.296 333.952 0.296

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 2.09 mean?
Geron (FRA:GON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 as of Aug. 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 Geron and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Geron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #411 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Geron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Geron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 5.73. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Geron's value of 2.09 is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geron ranks #411 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geron has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PHAT and KURA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #411 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Geron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Geron's value of 2.09 is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Geron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Geron 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 697 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. Geron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 30.6% 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 Geron 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. Geron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geron stock overvalued right now?
Geron (FRA:GON) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 30.6% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.60. Geron's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Geron (FRA:GON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Aug. 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.

Geron Business Description

Address 919 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Suite 250, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Geron Corp is a biopharmaceutical company focused on blood cancers. Its telomerase inhibitor, RYTELO (imetelstat), is approved in the United States and European Union for certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia. RYTELO inhibits telomerase activity in malignant stem and progenitor cells, which may reduce abnormal cell proliferation while supporting the production of healthy cells. It is also conducting a Phase 3 trial of imetelstat in patients with JAK-inhibitor-refractory or relapsed myelofibrosis (R/R MF) and studies in other hematologic malignancies. The company operates as a single segment, being the development of therapeutic products for oncology.
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