Neogen (FRA:NG2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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FRA:NG2 Neogen Corp FRA:NG2
68 GF Score
Price €8.14
GF Value €10.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Neogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Neogen FRA:NG2 -2.05% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:NG2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Neogen ranks better than 69.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Neogen's current share price is €8.138. Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €8.27. Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.98.

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

FRA:NG2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 8.19   Max: 14.89
Current: 0.95

During the past years, Neogen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.89. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 8.19.

FRA:NG2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.81% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs FRA:NG2: 0.95

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.

Neogen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €8.171. 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 €8.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Neogen  (FRA:NG2) 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.


Neogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Neogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neogen'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.

Neogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Neogen Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.56 4.56 2.50 1.58 0.63

Neogen Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 1.11 0.63 0.61 0.62 1.15

FRA:NG2 vs NVCR, AXGN, UFPT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Neogen'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.


Neogen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Neogen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.138/8.27
=0.98

* 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.

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

For example, Neogen's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=8.171/326.7850*326.7850
=8.171

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 326.7850.

Neogen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 3.567 240.229 4.852
201608 3.701 240.849 5.022
201611 3.980 241.353 5.389
201702 4.171 243.603 5.595
201705 4.190 244.733 5.595
201708 4.046 245.519 5.385
201711 4.304 246.669 5.702
201802 4.253 248.991 5.582
201805 4.580 251.588 5.949
201808 4.844 252.146 6.278
201811 5.086 252.038 6.594
201902 5.239 252.776 6.773
201905 5.461 256.092 6.968
201908 5.662 256.558 7.212
201911 5.931 257.208 7.535
202002 6.169 258.678 7.793
202005 6.280 256.394 8.004
202008 5.986 259.918 7.526
202011 6.176 260.229 7.756
202102 6.241 263.014 7.754
202105 6.436 269.195 7.813
202108 6.764 273.567 8.080
202111 7.035 277.948 8.271
202202 7.154 283.716 8.240
202205 7.787 292.296 8.706
202208 8.089 296.171 8.925
202211 14.098 297.711 15.475
202302 13.501 300.840 14.665
202305 13.334 304.127 14.327
202308 13.337 307.026 14.195
202311 13.432 307.051 14.295
202402 13.464 310.326 14.178
202405 13.426 314.069 13.970
202408 13.122 314.796 13.622
202411 11.589 315.493 12.004
202502 11.767 319.082 12.051
202505 8.465 321.465 8.605
202508 8.375 323.976 8.448
202511 8.369 324.122 8.438
202602 8.171 326.785 8.171

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 0.98 mean?
Neogen (FRA:NG2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 as of Jul. 28, 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 Neogen and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 14.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Neogen ranks #157 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Neogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 14.89. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Neogen's value of 0.98 is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neogen ranks #157 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Neogen has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neogen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NVCR and AXGN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Neogen ranks #157 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Neogen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Neogen's value of 0.98 is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Neogen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 14.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Neogen 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.77, based on 520 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. Neogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 44.6% 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 Neogen and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neogen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neogen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neogen (FRA:NG2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.72, compared to a current price of €8.14 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 44.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.77. Neogen's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Neogen (FRA:NG2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Jul. 28, 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 Neogen (FRA:NG2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neogen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.14 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.72. GuruFocus considers Neogen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NG2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (88% below median its 10-year median of 8.19)
  • GF Value™: €10.72 vs. price of €8.14 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#157 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Neogen Business Description

Other Exchanges NEOG:USANG2:Germany
Address 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, MI, USA, 48912
Neogen Corporation, headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, develops, manufactures, and markets various products for food and animal safety. In food safety, the company performs diagnostics to detect unintended substances in food and animal feed, to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses such as foodborne pathogens, spoilage organisms, natural toxins, food allergens, and ruminant by-products. In animal safety, the company segment is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of veterinary instruments, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, topicals, parasiticides, diagnostic products, rodent control products, cleaners, disinfectants, insect control products and genomics testing services.
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