Iovance BiotherapeuticsIOVA -2.98%44 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates IOVA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 44/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $19.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Biotechnology companies, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks better than 58.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iovance Biotherapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IOVA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.52 Max: 5.06
Current: 1.22
During the past years, Iovance Biotherapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.06. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.52.
IOVA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 58.94% of 699
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs IOVA: 1.22
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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.647. 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 $3.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Iovance Biotherapeutics (NAS:IOVA) 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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Iovance Biotherapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
IOVA vs SNDX, GLUE, TYRA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Iovance Biotherapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iovance Biotherapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Iovance Biotherapeutics 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.
* 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.
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 1.19 mean?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 11, 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Iovance Biotherapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 5.06. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Iovance Biotherapeutics' value of 1.19 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNDX and GLUE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #287 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Iovance Biotherapeutics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Iovance Biotherapeutics' value of 1.19 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Iovance Biotherapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 5.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Iovance Biotherapeutics has consistently been below 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.66, based on 699 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. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 28.3% below 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.01, compared to a current price of $4.23 — trading 77.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 28.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.66. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 11, 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.23 is trading 77.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.01.
GuruFocus considers Iovance Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IOVA:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: $19.01 vs. price of $4.23 (77.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Biotechnology median (#287 of 699)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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