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Wuxi AppTec CoFRA:WX8 +0.09%93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.44 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:WX8 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks worse than 90.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WX8'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.84 Med: 8.65 Max: 12.43
Current: 12.34
During the past years, Wuxi AppTec Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.43. The lowest was 7.84. And the median was 8.65.
FRA:WX8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.08% of 131
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:WX8: 12.34
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.
Wuxi AppTec Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥28.251. 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 ¥1.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Wuxi AppTec Co (FRA:WX8) 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.
Wuxi AppTec Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Wuxi AppTec Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wuxi AppTec Co'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.
FRA:WX8 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Wuxi AppTec Co'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.
Wuxi AppTec Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Wuxi AppTec Co 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.
Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 12.44 mean?
Wuxi AppTec Co (FRA:WX8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.44 as of Aug. 12, 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 Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.84 to 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #118 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wuxi AppTec Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.44 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.84 to a high of 12.43. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Wuxi AppTec Co's value of 12.44 is 598.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #118 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wuxi AppTec Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi AppTec Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #118 out of 131 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wuxi AppTec Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Wuxi AppTec Co's value of 12.44 is 598.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Wuxi AppTec Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.84 to 12.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Wuxi AppTec Co 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.78, based on 131 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. Wuxi AppTec Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.44 is 598.9% 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 Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuxi AppTec Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.44, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co (FRA:WX8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.64, compared to a current price of ¥22.15 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.44, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 598.9% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.78. Wuxi AppTec Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (FRA:WX8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.44 as of Aug. 12, 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (FRA:WX8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥22.15 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.64.
GuruFocus considers Wuxi AppTec Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WX8:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.44 (44% above median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: ¥13.64 vs. price of ¥22.15 (62.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 598.9% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#118 of 131)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WX8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd provides a portfolio of research and manufacturing services throughout the discovery, development, and manufacturing spectrum for small molecule drugs, development of computer software and databases as well as consulting services for combinatorial chemistry and pharmaceuticals. The services offered by the company include drug research and development testing, clinical research services, an end-to-end CRDMO platform for peptide, oligonucleotide, and small molecules, and integrated biology services and solutions for drug discovery. The company's reportable segments are WuXi Chemistry, which derives maximum revenue, WuXi Testing, WuXi Biology, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America, followed by PRC, Europe, and other regions.
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