Icon (ICLR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.07 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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ICLR Icon PLC ICLR
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Price $158.30
GF Value $211.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Icon ICLR -3.15% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates ICLR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Icon ranks worse than 58.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Icon's current share price is $158.30. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $76.42. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.07.

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

ICLR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 7.39   Max: 13.72
Current: 2.14

During the past years, Icon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.72. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 7.39.

ICLR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.02% of 131 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs ICLR: 2.14

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.

Icon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $121.551. 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 $76.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Icon  (NAS:ICLR) 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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Icon'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.

Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Icon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Icon Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.27 2.62 2.61 1.50 2.27

ICLR vs RVTY, CRL, MEDP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Icon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=158.30/76.42
=2.07

* 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.

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

For example, Icon's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=121.551/128.6700*128.6700
=121.551

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Icon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.766 100.274 22.797
201612 17.333 99.676 22.375
201703 17.564 100.374 22.515
201706 19.052 100.673 24.350
201709 20.822 100.474 26.665
201712 22.022 100.075 28.315
201803 22.400 100.573 28.658
201806 22.801 101.072 29.027
201809 24.515 101.371 31.117
201812 25.092 100.773 32.038
201903 26.348 101.670 33.345
201906 27.662 102.168 34.837
201909 28.006 102.268 35.236
201912 30.175 102.068 38.039
202003 28.830 102.367 36.238
202006 29.993 101.769 37.921
202009 32.423 101.072 41.276
202012 35.050 101.072 44.621
202103 36.592 102.367 45.994
202106 38.293 103.364 47.668
202109 97.897 104.859 120.127
202112 98.913 106.653 119.332
202203 99.262 109.245 116.912
202206 99.918 112.779 113.997
202209 100.909 113.504 114.392
202212 103.984 115.436 115.905
202303 105.628 117.609 115.562
202306 107.076 119.662 115.137
202309 108.823 120.749 115.962
202312 111.661 120.749 118.986
202403 114.081 120.990 121.322
202406 115.739 122.318 121.749
202409 118.394 121.594 125.284
202412 116.911 122.439 122.861
202503 119.562 123.405 124.663
202506 122.860 124.492 126.983
202509 122.248 124.810 126.029
202512 120.070 125.770 122.839
202603 121.411 127.830 122.209
202606 121.551 128.670 121.551

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 2.07 mean?
Icon (ICLR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.07 as of Aug. 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 Icon and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #76 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.07 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 13.72. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Icon's value of 2.07 is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Icon ranks #76 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RVTY and CRL?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #76 out of 131 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Icon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Icon's value of 2.07 is 18.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Icon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Icon 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.75, based on 131 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. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.07 is 18.3% 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 Icon and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon (ICLR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.85, compared to a current price of $158.30 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 18.3% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.75. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Icon (ICLR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Aug. 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 Icon (ICLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $158.30 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $211.85. GuruFocus considers Icon to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ICLR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.07 (72% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
  • GF Value™: $211.85 vs. price of $158.30 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#76 of 131)

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


Icon Business Description

Other Exchanges IJF:GermanyICLR34:Brazil
Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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