HOLX (Hologic) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hologic HOLX 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.98. GuruFocus rates HOLX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.05. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-03), Hologic's current share price is $76.01. Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $16.58. Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.58.

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

HOLX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 4.98   Max: 8.37
Current: 4.59

During the past years, Hologic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.37. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 4.98.

HOLX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 1.78 vs HOLX: 4.59

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.

Hologic's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $23.514. 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 $16.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Hologic  (NAS:HOLX) 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.


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hologic'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.

Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hologic Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hologic Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 4.81 4.00 4.11 4.14 4.49

HOLX vs WST, COO, ALGN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Hologic'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.


Hologic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Hologic 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=76.01/16.58
=4.58

* 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.

Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Hologic's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=23.514/324.0540*324.0540
=23.514

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Hologic Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 7.308 238.132 9.945
201606 7.372 241.018 9.912
201609 7.715 241.428 10.355
201612 7.981 241.432 10.712
201703 10.000 243.801 13.292
201706 10.226 244.955 13.528
201709 10.115 246.819 13.280
201712 11.565 246.524 15.202
201803 8.932 249.554 11.598
201806 9.010 251.989 11.587
201809 8.993 252.439 11.544
201812 8.232 251.233 10.618
201903 8.058 254.202 10.272
201906 8.300 256.143 10.501
201909 7.904 256.759 9.976
201912 8.530 256.974 10.757
202003 8.079 258.115 10.143
202006 8.716 257.797 10.956
202009 10.506 260.280 13.080
202012 12.693 260.474 15.791
202103 14.810 264.877 18.119
202106 15.307 271.696 18.257
202109 16.631 274.310 19.647
202112 17.940 278.802 20.852
202203 19.221 287.504 21.665
202206 20.033 296.311 21.909
202209 19.731 296.808 21.542
202212 20.655 296.797 22.552
202303 21.538 301.836 23.123
202306 21.156 305.109 22.470
202309 20.756 307.789 21.853
202312 19.842 306.746 20.962
202403 20.758 312.332 21.537
202406 21.335 314.175 22.006
202409 22.138 315.301 22.753
202412 21.162 315.605 21.729
202503 20.726 319.799 21.002
202506 21.792 322.561 21.893
202509 22.681 324.800 22.629
202512 23.514 324.054 23.514

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 4.58 mean?
Hologic (HOLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 as of Aug. 03, 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 Hologic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.98. Over the past decade, Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 8.37.
Is Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is near median its 10-year median of 4.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 8.37. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Hologic's value of 4.58 is 157.3% above this industry median. Overall, Hologic has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WST and COO?
Hologic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Hologic's value of 4.58 is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hologic's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 8.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.98 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Hologic 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 1.78, based on 521 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. Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58 is 157.3% 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 Hologic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Hologic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hologic stock overvalued right now?
Hologic (HOLX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.05, compared to a current price of $76.01 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.98 and 157.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.78. Hologic's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Hologic (HOLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.58 as of Aug. 03, 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 Hologic (HOLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hologic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $76.01 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $82.05.

Key valuation signals for HOLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.58 (near median its 10-year median of 4.98)
  • GF Value™: $82.05 vs. price of $76.01 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median

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


Hologic Business Description

Address 250 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
Hologic manufactures proprietary products for the healthcare needs of women. The company operates in four segments: diagnostics (44% of total sales), breast health (38%), surgical (16%), and skeletal health (2%). While the company traditionally focused on breast health, the acquisition of Gen-Probe put greater emphasis on commercial diagnostics. The United States accounts for the largest portion of the firm's revenue (69%), followed by Europe (20%), Asia (8%), and other international markets (3%). Hologic is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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