Welltower (HAM:HCW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.71 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 136% Above Median


HAM:HCW Welltower Inc HAM:HCW
65 GF Score
Price €203.00
GF Value €157.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Welltower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Welltower HAM:HCW -1.17% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:HCW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €157.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 REITs companies, Welltower ranks worse than 96.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Welltower's current share price is €203.00. Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €43.09. Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.71.

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

HAM:HCW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2   Max: 4.75
Current: 4.66

During the past years, Welltower's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.00.

HAM:HCW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.78% of 559 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.82 vs HAM:HCW: 4.66

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.

Welltower's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €53.757. 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 €43.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Welltower  (HAM:HCW) 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.


Welltower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Welltower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Welltower'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.

Welltower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Welltower Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Welltower 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:HCW vs VTR, DOC, OHI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Welltower'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.


Welltower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Welltower 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=203.00/43.09
=4.71

* 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.

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

For example, Welltower'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)
=53.757/330.2130*330.2130
=53.757

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Welltower Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 33.310 241.018 45.637
201609 33.886 241.428 46.348
201612 36.080 241.432 49.348
201703 35.694 243.801 48.345
201706 34.044 244.955 45.893
201709 31.743 246.819 42.468
201712 31.153 246.524 41.729
201803 30.175 249.554 39.928
201806 31.346 251.989 41.077
201809 31.008 252.439 40.561
201812 31.877 251.233 41.898
201903 33.052 254.202 42.935
201906 32.745 256.143 42.214
201909 34.162 256.759 43.935
201912 34.092 256.974 43.808
202003 34.980 258.115 44.751
202006 34.150 257.797 43.743
202009 32.771 260.280 41.576
202012 31.456 260.474 39.878
202103 31.785 264.877 39.625
202106 31.271 271.696 38.006
202109 32.930 274.310 39.641
202112 34.898 278.802 41.333
202203 35.795 287.504 41.112
202206 37.884 296.311 42.218
202209 40.974 296.808 45.586
202212 39.058 296.797 43.455
202303 38.482 301.836 42.100
202306 38.515 305.109 41.684
202309 40.408 307.789 43.352
202312 41.287 306.746 44.446
202403 42.888 312.332 45.343
202406 44.264 314.175 46.524
202409 44.197 315.301 46.287
202412 48.038 315.605 50.261
202503 48.183 319.799 49.752
202506 46.797 322.561 47.907
202509 48.268 324.800 49.072
202512 51.656 324.054 52.638
202603 53.757 330.213 53.757

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 4.71 mean?
Welltower (HAM:HCW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 as of Jul. 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 Welltower and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #541 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Welltower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 4.75. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82. Welltower's value of 4.71 is 474.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welltower ranks #541 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Welltower has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welltower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VTR and DOC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #541 out of 559 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Welltower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82. Welltower's value of 4.71 is 474.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Welltower's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Welltower 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.82, based on 559 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. Welltower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.71 is 474.4% 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 Welltower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welltower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welltower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower (HAM:HCW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €157.55, compared to a current price of €203.00 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 474.4% above the REITs industry median of 0.82. Welltower's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Welltower (HAM:HCW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.71 as of Jul. 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 Welltower (HAM:HCW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €203.00 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €157.55. GuruFocus considers Welltower to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HCW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.71 (136% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: €157.55 vs. price of €203.00 (28.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 474.4% above the REITs median (#541 of 559)

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


Welltower Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH, USA, 43615
Welltower owns a diversified healthcare portfolio of 2,800 in-place properties spread across the senior housing, medical office, and skilled nursing/postacute care sectors. The portfolio includes over 900 properties in Canada and the United Kingdom as the company looks for additional investment opportunities in countries with mature healthcare systems that operate similarly to that of the United States.
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