GSK (HAM:GS70) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.64 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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What is GSK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

GSK HAM:GS70 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.64 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates HAM:GS70 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.71. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 758 Drug Manufacturers companies, GSK ranks worse than 86.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), GSK's current share price is €44.20. GSK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.66. GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.64.

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

HAM:GS70' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.02   Med: 8.13   Max: 12
Current: 6.53

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.

HAM:GS70's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.54% of 758 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.855 vs HAM:GS70: 6.53

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 €10.243. 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 €6.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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GSK  (HAM:GS70) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:GS70 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
=44.20/6.66
=6.64

* 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)
=10.243/140.8000*140.8000
=10.243

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

GSK Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.372 101.000 0.519
201609 0.083 101.500 0.115
201612 0.677 102.200 0.933
201703 1.012 102.700 1.387
201706 0.470 103.500 0.639
201709 0.740 104.300 0.999
201712 -0.039 105.000 -0.052
201803 -0.040 105.100 -0.054
201806 2.111 105.900 2.807
201809 2.548 106.600 3.365
201812 2.119 107.100 2.786
201903 2.366 107.000 3.113
201906 2.032 107.900 2.652
201909 6.629 108.400 8.610
201912 6.740 108.500 8.746
202003 7.368 108.600 9.553
202006 7.528 108.800 9.742
202009 7.828 109.200 10.093
202012 8.010 109.400 10.309
202103 8.607 109.700 11.047
202106 8.894 111.400 11.241
202109 8.949 112.400 11.210
202112 8.803 114.700 10.806
202203 9.621 116.500 11.628
202206 9.380 120.500 10.960
202209 5.147 122.300 5.926
202212 5.953 125.300 6.689
202303 6.613 126.800 7.343
202306 7.224 129.400 7.860
202309 7.510 130.100 8.128
202312 7.639 130.500 8.242
202403 7.935 131.600 8.490
202406 8.329 133.000 8.817
202409 8.183 133.500 8.630
202412 8.089 135.100 8.430
202503 8.285 136.100 8.571
202506 8.600 138.400 8.749
202509 9.235 138.900 9.361
202512 9.332 139.900 9.392
202603 10.243 140.800 10.243

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 6.64 mean?
GSK (HAM:GS70) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.64 as of Jul. 22, 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 #656 out of 758 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is GSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GSK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.64 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 1.86. GSK's value of 6.64 is 258% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSK ranks #656 out of 758 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GSK has a GF Score™ of 82/100, 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 #656 out of 758 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GSK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. GSK's value of 6.64 is 258% 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 1.86, 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 1.86, based on 758 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 6.64 is 258% 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 1.86 — 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 6.64, 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?
GSK (HAM:GS70) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.71, compared to a current price of €44.20 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.64, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 258% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.86. GSK's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 (HAM:GS70), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.64 as of Jul. 22, 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 (HAM:GS70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GSK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.20 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.71.

Key valuation signals for HAM:GS70:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.64 (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.13)
  • GF Value™: €38.71 vs. price of €44.20 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 258% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#656 of 758)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:GS70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GSK Business Description

Address 79 New Oxford Street, London, GBR, WC1A 1DG
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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