Olympus (FRA:OLY1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.95 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:OLY1 Olympus Corp FRA:OLY1
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What is Olympus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Olympus FRA:OLY1 +3.42% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:OLY1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Olympus ranks worse than 74.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Olympus's current share price is €10.15. Olympus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.57. Olympus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.95.

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

FRA:OLY1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85   Med: 5.87   Max: 10.84
Current: 3.68

During the past years, Olympus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.84. The lowest was 2.85. And the median was 5.87.

FRA:OLY1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.04% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.755 vs FRA:OLY1: 3.68

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.

Olympus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.020. 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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Olympus  (FRA:OLY1) 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.


Olympus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Olympus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Olympus'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.

Olympus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Olympus Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Olympus 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 4.57 3.92 4.19 4.31 3.17

FRA:OLY1 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Olympus'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.


Olympus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Olympus 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.15/2.57
=3.95

* 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.

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

For example, Olympus'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)
=4.02/112.7000*112.7000
=4.020

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Olympus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.160 98.100 2.481
201609 2.262 98.000 2.601
201612 2.510 98.400 2.875
201703 2.388 98.100 2.743
201706 2.353 98.500 2.692
201709 2.375 98.800 2.709
201712 2.472 99.400 2.803
201803 2.480 99.200 2.818
201806 2.391 99.200 2.716
201809 2.470 99.900 2.786
201812 2.509 99.700 2.836
201903 2.572 99.700 2.907
201906 2.578 99.800 2.911
201909 2.375 100.100 2.674
201912 2.541 100.500 2.849
202003 2.424 100.300 2.724
202006 2.317 99.900 2.614
202009 2.042 99.900 2.304
202012 2.185 99.300 2.480
202103 2.370 99.900 2.674
202106 2.347 99.500 2.658
202109 2.678 100.100 3.015
202112 2.899 100.100 3.264
202203 3.069 101.100 3.421
202206 3.224 101.800 3.569
202209 3.560 103.100 3.891
202212 3.355 104.100 3.632
202303 3.568 104.400 3.852
202306 4.719 105.200 5.055
202309 4.293 106.200 4.556
202312 4.036 106.800 4.259
202403 3.989 107.200 4.194
202406 3.988 108.200 4.154
202409 3.874 108.900 4.009
202412 4.045 110.700 4.118
202503 4.136 111.100 4.196
202506 3.895 111.700 3.930
202509 3.815 112.000 3.839
202512 3.847 113.000 3.837
202603 4.020 112.700 4.020

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 3.95 mean?
Olympus (FRA:OLY1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 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 Olympus and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Olympus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.85 to 10.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Olympus ranks #385 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Olympus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Olympus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 10.84. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Olympus' value of 3.95 is 125.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olympus ranks #385 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Olympus has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olympus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Olympus ranks #385 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Olympus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Olympus' value of 3.95 is 125.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Olympus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.85 to 10.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Olympus 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.76, 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. Olympus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.95 is 125.1% 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 Olympus and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olympus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olympus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympus (FRA:OLY1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.26, compared to a current price of €10.15 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 125.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.76. Olympus' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Olympus (FRA:OLY1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.95 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.

Is Olympus (FRA:OLY1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.15 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.26. GuruFocus considers Olympus to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OLY1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.95 (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.87)
  • GF Value™: €14.26 vs. price of €10.15 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#385 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OLY1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Olympus Business Description

Address 2951 Ishikawacho, Hachioji, JPN, 192-8507
Olympus is a medical-device maker with a leading position in the endoscope market and a diversified global revenue stream. Originally founded in 1919 in Japan as a microscope and camera maker, Olympus has gradually pivoted into endoscopic and therapeutic solutions. As of March 2025, more than 60% of its revenue comes from endoscopic solutions. In addition, North America is the biggest revenue contributor by region, accounting for 38% of its total revenue.
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