ImmuCell (FRA:IUL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.09 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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FRA:IUL ImmuCell Corp FRA:IUL
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Price €8.30
GF Value €5.66
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What is ImmuCell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ImmuCell FRA:IUL +1.22% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:IUL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Biotechnology companies, ImmuCell ranks worse than 59.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), ImmuCell's current share price is €8.30. ImmuCell's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.97. ImmuCell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.09.

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

FRA:IUL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.6   Max: 3.08
Current: 2.2

During the past years, ImmuCell's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.08. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.60.

FRA:IUL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.04% of 691 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs FRA:IUL: 2.20

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.

ImmuCell's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.999. 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 €3.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ImmuCell  (FRA:IUL) 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.


ImmuCell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ImmuCell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ImmuCell'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.

ImmuCell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ImmuCell 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 1.92 1.36 1.12 1.12 1.34

ImmuCell 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 1.50 1.35 1.34 1.37 2.18

FRA:IUL vs COYA, ENTX, BDTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, ImmuCell'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.


ImmuCell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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ImmuCell 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.30/3.97
=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.

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

For example, ImmuCell'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)
=2.999/333.9520*333.9520
=2.999

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ImmuCell Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.491 241.428 4.829
201612 3.857 241.432 5.335
201703 3.928 243.801 5.380
201706 3.708 244.955 5.055
201709 3.480 246.819 4.709
201712 3.641 246.524 4.932
201803 3.477 249.554 4.653
201806 3.561 251.989 4.719
201809 3.543 252.439 4.687
201812 3.432 251.233 4.562
201903 3.713 254.202 4.878
201906 3.639 256.143 4.744
201909 3.676 256.759 4.781
201912 3.617 256.974 4.700
202003 3.637 258.115 4.706
202006 3.482 257.797 4.511
202009 3.298 260.280 4.231
202012 3.219 260.474 4.127
202103 3.242 264.877 4.087
202106 3.459 271.696 4.252
202109 3.564 274.310 4.339
202112 3.724 278.802 4.461
202203 3.914 287.504 4.546
202206 4.002 296.311 4.510
202209 4.170 296.808 4.692
202212 3.702 296.797 4.165
202303 3.395 301.836 3.756
202306 3.200 305.109 3.503
202309 3.146 307.789 3.413
202312 2.957 306.746 3.219
202403 2.924 312.332 3.126
202406 2.782 314.175 2.957
202409 2.694 315.301 2.853
202412 2.927 315.605 3.097
202503 2.986 319.799 3.118
202506 2.864 322.561 2.965
202509 2.807 324.800 2.886
202512 2.554 324.054 2.632
202603 2.786 330.213 2.818
202606 2.999 333.952 2.999

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?
ImmuCell (FRA:IUL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 as of Aug. 20, 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 ImmuCell and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, ImmuCell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, ImmuCell ranks #408 out of 691 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is ImmuCell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ImmuCell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 3.08. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. ImmuCell's value of 2.09 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ImmuCell ranks #408 out of 691 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ImmuCell has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ImmuCell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COYA and ENTX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, ImmuCell ranks #408 out of 691 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ImmuCell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. ImmuCell's value of 2.09 is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, ImmuCell's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.62, ImmuCell 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 1.62, based on 691 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. ImmuCell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 29% 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 ImmuCell and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ImmuCell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ImmuCell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ImmuCell (FRA:IUL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.66, compared to a current price of €8.30 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 29% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. ImmuCell's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 ImmuCell (FRA:IUL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Aug. 20, 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 ImmuCell (FRA:IUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ImmuCell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.30 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.66. GuruFocus considers ImmuCell to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IUL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.09 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: €5.66 vs. price of €8.30 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29% above the Biotechnology median (#408 of 691)

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


ImmuCell Business Description

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Address 56 Evergreen Drive, Portland, ME, USA, 04103
ImmuCell Corp is an animal health biologics company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of products intended to improve the survivability, health, and long-term performance of neonatal dairy and beef calves. Its product, First Defense, utilizes hyperimmunized bovine colostrum to provide pathogen-specific antibodies and other bioactive components. First Defense is designed to provide Immediate Immunity through orally delivered antibodies against the principal viral and bacterial causes of neonatal calf diarrhea (scours), including Escherichia coli (E.coli), bovine coronavirus, and bovine rotavirus. It has two operating segments: Scours and Mastitis. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Scours segment that consists of the First Defense product line.
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