Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.13 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Ascendis Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ascendis Health JSE:ASC 11 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ASC with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

As of today (2026-07-14), Ascendis Health's current share price is R0.92. Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun23 was R7.10. Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.13.

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

JSE:ASC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 1.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.

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.

Ascendis Health's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun23 was R0.899. 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 R7.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun23.

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Ascendis Health  (JSE:ASC) 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.


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Ascendis Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascendis Health'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.

Ascendis Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ascendis Health Annual Data
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JSE:ASC vs PHBI, GCAN, SGBI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Ascendis Health'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.


Ascendis Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascendis Health 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.

Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.92/7.10
=0.13

* 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.

Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun23 is calculated as:

For example, Ascendis Health's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun23 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun23 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun23)
=0.899/148.8016*148.8016
=0.899

Current CPI (Jun23) = 148.8016.

Ascendis Health Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201406 4.905 95.813 7.618
201506 6.589 100.173 9.788
201606 7.431 106.713 10.362
201706 11.774 112.054 15.635
201806 13.454 116.959 17.117
201906 3.894 122.191 4.742
202006 2.676 124.807 3.190
202106 0.711 131.113 0.807
202206 0.814 140.835 0.860
202306 0.899 148.802 0.899

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 0.13 mean?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.13 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ascendis Health and its competitors.
Is Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ascendis Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.13. The Medical Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Ascendis Health's value of 0.13 is 89.1% below this industry median. Overall, Ascendis Health has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PHBI and GCAN?
Ascendis Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.13 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Ascendis Health's value of 0.13 is 89.1% below this benchmark. 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 Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.19, based on 92 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. Ascendis Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.13 is 89.1% 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 Ascendis Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascendis Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascendis Health stock overvalued right now?
Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.13. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.13 and 89.1% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.19. Ascendis Health's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Ascendis Health (JSE:ASC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.13 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Ascendis Health Business Description

Address 1 Carey Street, Wynberg, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2090
Ascendis Health Ltd is a health and wellness investment holding Company that holds investments in a number of companies that market and distribute a portfolio of brands, products, and medical devices. The company operates in two segments: i) Consumer Health (wellness, health supplements, speciality ingredients and compounded medicines) and ii) Medical Devices (distributor of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic products and orthopaedic equipment). The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Medical Devices segment.
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