GSK (GSK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.63 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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What is GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

GSK GSK +1.20% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.63 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates GSK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 753 Drug Manufacturers companies, GSK ranks worse than 86.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), GSK's current share price is $51.35. GSK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.75. GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.63.

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

GSK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.02   Med: 8.13   Max: 12
Current: 6.62

During the past years, GSK's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.00. The lowest was 5.02. And the median was 8.13.

GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.99% of 753 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs GSK: 6.62

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.

GSK's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.841. 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 $7.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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GSK  (NYSE:GSK) 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.


GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GSK'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.

GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

GSK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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GSK Quarterly Data
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GSK vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GSK'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.


GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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GSK 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.35/7.75
=6.63

* 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.

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

For example, GSK'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)
=11.841/140.8000*140.8000
=11.841

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

GSK Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.418 101.000 0.583
201609 0.093 101.500 0.129
201612 0.714 102.200 0.984
201703 1.083 102.700 1.485
201706 0.528 103.500 0.718
201709 0.882 104.300 1.191
201712 -0.046 105.000 -0.062
201803 -0.049 105.100 -0.066
201806 2.466 105.900 3.279
201809 2.974 106.600 3.928
201812 2.410 107.100 3.168
201903 2.673 107.000 3.517
201906 2.296 107.900 2.996
201909 7.301 108.400 9.483
201912 7.489 108.500 9.718
202003 8.142 108.600 10.556
202006 8.477 108.800 10.970
202009 9.221 109.200 11.889
202012 9.745 109.400 12.542
202103 10.246 109.700 13.151
202106 10.715 111.400 13.543
202109 10.528 112.400 13.188
202112 9.947 114.700 12.210
202203 10.596 116.500 12.806
202206 9.916 120.500 11.586
202209 5.096 122.300 5.867
202212 6.306 125.300 7.086
202303 7.080 126.800 7.862
202306 7.826 129.400 8.515
202309 8.015 130.100 8.674
202312 8.330 130.500 8.987
202403 8.625 131.600 9.228
202406 8.966 133.000 9.492
202409 9.082 133.500 9.579
202412 8.470 135.100 8.827
202503 8.957 136.100 9.266
202506 9.920 138.400 10.092
202509 10.839 138.900 10.987
202512 10.928 139.900 10.998
202603 11.841 140.800 11.841

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 6.63 mean?
GSK (GSK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.63 as of Jul. 26, 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 GSK and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #655 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GSK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.63 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.02 to a high of 12.00. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. GSK's value of 6.63 is 270.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSK ranks #655 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GSK has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GSK ranks #655 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GSK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. GSK's value of 6.63 is 270.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GSK's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 12.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 1.79, GSK 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 753 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. GSK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.63 is 270.4% 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 GSK and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers 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. GSK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.63, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK (GSK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.42, compared to a current price of $51.35 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.63, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 270.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. GSK's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GSK (GSK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.63 as of Jul. 26, 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 GSK (GSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $51.35 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.42. GuruFocus considers GSK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GSK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.63 (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.13)
  • GF Value™: $44.42 vs. price of $51.35 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 270.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#655 of 753)

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


GSK Business Description

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In the pharmaceutical industry, GSK ranks as one of the largest firms by total sales. The company wields its might across several therapeutic classes, including respiratory, antiviral, and vaccines, and has been growing its presence in oncology and immunology, as well. GSK uses joint ventures to gain additional scale in certain markets like HIV.
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