Pfizer (LIM:PFE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.56 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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LIM:PFE Pfizer Inc LIM:PFE
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What is Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pfizer LIM:PFE 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates LIM:PFE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pfizer ranks better than 57.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Pfizer's current share price is $24.26. Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.54. Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.56.

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

LIM:PFE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 2.87   Max: 4.7
Current: 1.53

During the past years, Pfizer's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.70. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 2.87.

LIM:PFE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.84% of 759 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs LIM:PFE: 1.53

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.

Pfizer's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.810. 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 $15.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pfizer  (LIM:PFE) 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.


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pfizer'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.

Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pfizer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pfizer Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.67 1.58 1.65 1.61 1.78

LIM:PFE vs GILD, BMY, AMGN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Pfizer'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.


Pfizer Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pfizer 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.26/15.54
=1.56

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.81/330.2130*330.2130
=15.810

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pfizer Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.344 241.018 14.172
201609 10.428 241.428 14.263
201612 9.806 241.432 13.412
201703 9.809 243.801 13.286
201706 9.810 244.955 13.224
201709 10.191 246.819 13.634
201712 11.923 246.524 15.971
201803 11.795 249.554 15.607
201806 11.900 251.989 15.594
201809 12.334 252.439 16.134
201812 11.088 251.233 14.574
201903 10.579 254.202 13.742
201906 10.707 256.143 13.803
201909 11.767 256.759 15.133
201912 11.407 256.974 14.658
202003 11.709 258.115 14.980
202006 11.584 257.797 14.838
202009 11.744 260.280 14.899
202012 11.359 260.474 14.400
202103 12.267 264.877 15.293
202106 12.510 271.696 15.204
202109 13.490 274.310 16.239
202112 13.737 278.802 16.270
202203 14.742 287.504 16.932
202206 15.592 296.311 17.376
202209 16.506 296.808 18.364
202212 17.034 296.797 18.952
202303 17.887 301.836 19.569
202306 17.541 305.109 18.984
202309 17.169 307.789 18.420
202312 15.766 306.746 16.972
202403 16.284 312.332 17.216
202406 15.477 314.175 16.267
202409 16.288 315.301 17.058
202412 15.564 315.605 16.284
202503 15.891 319.799 16.408
202506 15.601 322.561 15.971
202509 16.322 324.800 16.594
202512 15.209 324.054 15.498
202603 15.810 330.213 15.810

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 1.56 mean?
Pfizer (LIM:PFE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pfizer and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #320 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 4.70. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Pfizer's value of 1.56 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #320 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfizer has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfizer's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GILD and BMY?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pfizer ranks #320 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Pfizer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Pfizer's value of 1.56 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pfizer's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 4.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Pfizer 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.82, based on 759 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. Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 is 14.3% 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 Pfizer and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfizer's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfizer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer (LIM:PFE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.02, compared to a current price of $24.26 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 14.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.82. Pfizer's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Pfizer (LIM:PFE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pfizer (LIM:PFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfizer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.26 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.02. GuruFocus considers Pfizer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:PFE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.56 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
  • GF Value™: $26.02 vs. price of $24.26 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#320 of 759)

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


Pfizer Business Description

Address 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY, USA, 10001-2192
Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales of roughly $60 billion. While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13 and cardiology drugs Vyndaqel and Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing 40% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.
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