GKOS (Glaukos) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.39 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 24% Above Median


GKOS Glaukos Corp GKOS
79 GF Score
Price $148.34
GF Value $135.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Glaukos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Glaukos GKOS +7.83% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.39 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 10.82. GuruFocus rates GKOS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $135.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 525 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Glaukos ranks worse than 94.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), Glaukos's current share price is $148.34. Glaukos's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.08. Glaukos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.39.

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

GKOS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.09   Med: 10.82   Max: 16.95
Current: 13.39

During the past years, Glaukos's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.95. The lowest was 7.09. And the median was 10.82.

GKOS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.1% of 525 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs GKOS: 13.39

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.

Glaukos's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.497. 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 $11.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Glaukos  (NYSE:GKOS) 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.


Glaukos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Glaukos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glaukos'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.

Glaukos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Glaukos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Glaukos 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 9.93 10.10 7.74 10.56 9.72

GKOS vs BIO, BRKR, PODD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Glaukos'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.


Glaukos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Glaukos 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=148.34/11.08
=13.39

* 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.

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

For example, Glaukos'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)
=11.497/330.2130*330.2130
=11.497

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Glaukos Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.194 241.018 4.376
201609 3.309 241.428 4.526
201612 3.455 241.432 4.725
201703 3.587 243.801 4.858
201706 3.657 244.955 4.930
201709 3.823 246.819 5.115
201712 3.992 246.524 5.347
201803 4.107 249.554 5.434
201806 4.227 251.989 5.539
201809 4.543 252.439 5.943
201812 4.815 251.233 6.329
201903 5.105 254.202 6.631
201906 5.126 256.143 6.608
201909 5.150 256.759 6.623
201912 15.477 256.974 19.888
202003 14.545 258.115 18.608
202006 14.869 257.797 19.046
202009 14.758 260.280 18.723
202012 14.751 260.474 18.700
202103 12.825 264.877 15.988
202106 12.575 271.696 15.283
202109 12.825 274.310 15.439
202112 12.502 278.802 14.807
202203 12.690 287.504 14.575
202206 11.862 296.311 13.219
202209 11.509 296.808 12.804
202212 11.099 296.797 12.349
202303 10.607 301.836 11.604
202306 10.103 305.109 10.934
202309 9.804 307.789 10.518
202312 9.401 306.746 10.120
202403 9.042 312.332 9.560
202406 12.133 314.175 12.752
202409 12.134 315.301 12.708
202412 13.587 315.605 14.216
202503 13.464 319.799 13.902
202506 13.365 322.561 13.682
202509 13.410 324.800 13.633
202512 11.409 324.054 11.626
202603 11.497 330.213 11.497

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 13.39 mean?
Glaukos (GKOS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.39 as of Jul. 04, 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 Glaukos and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 10.82. Over the past decade, Glaukos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.09 to 16.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Glaukos ranks #494 out of 525 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Glaukos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Glaukos' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.39 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.09 to a high of 16.95. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Glaukos' value of 13.39 is 648% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glaukos ranks #494 out of 525 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Glaukos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glaukos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BIO and BRKR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Glaukos ranks #494 out of 525 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Glaukos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Glaukos' value of 13.39 is 648% above this benchmark. Historically, Glaukos' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.09 to 16.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.82 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Glaukos 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 1.79, based on 525 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. Glaukos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.39 is 648% 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 Glaukos and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glaukos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.39, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 10.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glaukos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glaukos (GKOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $135.98, compared to a current price of $148.34 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.39, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.82 and 648% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.79. Glaukos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Glaukos (GKOS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.39 as of Jul. 04, 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 Glaukos (GKOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glaukos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $148.34 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $135.98. GuruFocus considers Glaukos to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GKOS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.39 (24% above median its 10-year median of 10.82)
  • GF Value™: $135.98 vs. price of $148.34 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 648% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#494 of 525)

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


Glaukos Business Description

Other Exchanges 6GJ:Germany
Address One Glaukos Way, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA, 92656
Glaukos Corp is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing novel, dropless therapies and commercializing associated products for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases. It has commenced commercialization activities for iDose TR, a first-of-its-kind, long-duration, intracameral procedural pharmaceutical implant designed to continuously deliver glaucoma drug therapy inside the eye for extended periods of time. The company also offer commercially a proprietary bio-activated pharmaceutical therapy for the treatment of a rare corneal disorder, keratoconus. The company has three primary commercialized micro-scale surgical device products designed to treat glaucoma: the iStent, the iStent inject W, and the iStent infinite.
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