JAZZ (Jazz Pharmaceuticals) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.88 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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JAZZ Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC JAZZ
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Price $248.95
GF Value $151.92
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What is Jazz Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jazz Pharmaceuticals JAZZ +0.42% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.88 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates JAZZ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Biotechnology companies, Jazz Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Jazz Pharmaceuticals's current share price is $248.945. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $64.08. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.88.

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

JAZZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 3.89   Max: 13.28
Current: 3.87

During the past years, Jazz Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.28. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 3.89.

JAZZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71% of 693 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs JAZZ: 3.87

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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $74.100. 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 $64.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:JAZZ) 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.


Jazz Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jazz Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jazz Pharmaceuticals'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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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 1.81 2.22 2.79 3.01 3.76

JAZZ vs BBIO, ASND, EXEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Jazz Pharmaceuticals'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.


Jazz Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=248.945/64.08
=3.88

* 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.

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

For example, Jazz Pharmaceuticals'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)
=74.1/128.6700*128.6700
=74.100

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.652 100.274 36.766
201612 31.383 99.676 40.512
201703 33.073 100.374 42.397
201706 36.628 100.673 46.814
201709 41.189 100.474 52.748
201712 45.295 100.075 58.238
201803 46.451 100.573 59.428
201806 47.602 101.072 60.600
201809 50.186 101.371 63.701
201812 47.952 100.773 61.227
201903 47.984 101.670 60.727
201906 52.687 102.168 66.354
201909 53.947 102.268 67.874
201912 55.415 102.068 69.858
202003 50.724 102.367 63.757
202006 56.654 101.769 71.629
202009 60.750 101.072 77.338
202012 65.154 101.072 82.945
202103 66.775 102.367 83.932
202106 67.602 103.364 84.153
202109 64.165 104.859 78.735
202112 64.336 106.653 77.617
202203 57.973 109.245 68.281
202206 51.112 112.779 58.314
202209 43.651 113.504 49.484
202212 48.814 115.436 54.410
202303 52.121 117.609 57.023
202306 55.612 119.662 59.798
202309 55.435 120.749 59.072
202312 60.027 120.749 63.965
202403 58.648 120.990 62.371
202406 60.938 122.318 64.102
202409 69.008 121.594 73.024
202412 67.519 122.439 70.955
202503 67.749 123.405 70.639
202506 61.121 124.492 63.172
202509 65.180 124.810 67.196
202512 70.295 125.770 71.916
202603 72.285 127.830 72.760
202606 74.100 128.670 74.100

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 3.88 mean?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.88 as of Aug. 13, 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.89. Over the past decade, Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 13.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Jazz Pharmaceuticals ranks #492 out of 693 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.88 is near median its 10-year median of 3.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 13.28. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Jazz Pharmaceuticals' value of 3.88 is 139.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jazz Pharmaceuticals ranks #492 out of 693 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jazz Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BBIO and ASND?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Jazz Pharmaceuticals ranks #492 out of 693 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jazz Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Jazz Pharmaceuticals' value of 3.88 is 139.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jazz Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 13.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Jazz Pharmaceuticals 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.62, based on 693 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. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.88 is 139.5% 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jazz Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.92, compared to a current price of $248.95 — trading 63.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 139.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. Jazz Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.88 as of Aug. 13, 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 Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $248.95 is trading 63.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $151.92. GuruFocus considers Jazz Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAZZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.88 (near median its 10-year median of 3.89)
  • GF Value™: $151.92 vs. price of $248.95 (63.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 139.5% above the Biotechnology median (#492 of 693)

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


Jazz Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address Waterloo Road, Fifth Floor, Waterloo Exchange, Dublin, IRL, D04 E5W7
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Ireland-domiciled biopharmaceutical firm focused primarily on treatments for sleeping disorders and oncology. Jazz has nine approved drugs across neuroscience and oncology indications; its portfolio includes Xyrem and Xywav for narcolepsy, Zepzelca for the treatment of metastatic small cell lung cancer, Rylaze for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Vyxeos for acute myeloid leukemia. In May 2021, Jazz acquired GW Pharmaceuticals and gained its leading product, Epidiolex for the treatment of severe, rare forms of epilepsy.
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