LSTA (Lisata Therapeutics) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.11 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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What is Lisata Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lisata Therapeutics LSTA +3.45% 19 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates LSTA with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Biotechnology companies, Lisata Therapeutics ranks better than 88.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Lisata Therapeutics's current share price is $3.60. Lisata Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.49. Lisata Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.11.

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

LSTA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.06   Max: 0.19
Current: 0.1

During the past years, Lisata Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.19. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.

LSTA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.67% of 697 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs LSTA: 0.10

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.

Lisata Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.200. 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 $33.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lisata Therapeutics  (NAS:LSTA) 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.


Lisata Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lisata Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lisata Therapeutics'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.

Lisata Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lisata Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lisata Therapeutics 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 0.05 0.07 0.07 0.05 0.15

LSTA vs SGMO, NNVC, LITS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lisata Therapeutics'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.


Lisata Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Lisata Therapeutics 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.

Lisata Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.60/33.49
=0.11

* 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.

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

For example, Lisata Therapeutics'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)
=1.2/330.2130*330.2130
=1.200

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lisata Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.316 241.018 20.984
201609 19.717 241.428 26.968
201612 8.945 241.432 12.234
201703 -1.325 243.801 -1.795
201706 91.618 244.955 123.506
201709 84.925 246.819 113.619
201712 79.916 246.524 107.046
201803 71.455 249.554 94.550
201806 67.500 251.989 88.454
201809 62.625 252.439 81.919
201812 57.334 251.233 75.358
201903 50.113 254.202 65.098
201906 43.130 256.143 55.602
201909 36.380 256.759 46.788
201912 29.652 256.974 38.103
202003 24.320 258.115 31.113
202006 32.542 257.797 41.683
202009 29.188 260.280 37.030
202012 25.152 260.474 31.886
202103 27.796 264.877 34.652
202106 26.445 271.696 32.141
202109 24.760 274.310 29.806
202112 23.145 278.802 27.413
202203 21.926 287.504 25.183
202206 20.399 296.311 22.733
202209 9.160 296.808 10.191
202212 8.428 296.797 9.377
202303 7.622 301.836 8.339
202306 7.128 305.109 7.714
202309 6.507 307.789 6.981
202312 5.908 306.746 6.360
202403 5.176 312.332 5.472
202406 4.597 314.175 4.832
202409 4.049 315.301 4.240
202412 3.517 315.605 3.680
202503 2.942 319.799 3.038
202506 2.438 322.561 2.496
202509 1.984 324.800 2.017
202512 1.682 324.054 1.714
202603 1.200 330.213 1.200

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 0.11 mean?
Lisata Therapeutics (LSTA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 as of Jul. 17, 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 Lisata Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Lisata Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lisata Therapeutics ranks #79 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Lisata Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lisata Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.19. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Lisata Therapeutics' value of 0.11 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lisata Therapeutics ranks #79 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lisata Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lisata Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SGMO and NNVC?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lisata Therapeutics ranks #79 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lisata Therapeutics in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Lisata Therapeutics' value of 0.11 is 93.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lisata Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Lisata Therapeutics 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 1.63, based on 697 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. Lisata Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 is 93.3% 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 Lisata Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lisata Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lisata Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Lisata Therapeutics (LSTA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 93.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.63. Lisata Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Lisata Therapeutics (LSTA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Lisata Therapeutics Business Description

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Lisata Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of solid tumors and other diseases. Its investigational product, certepetide, is designed to activate a novel uptake pathway that allows co-administered or tethered (i.e., molecularly bound) anti-cancer drugs to target and penetrate solid tumors more effectively. The company has one operating segment, the research and development of its investigational drug product.
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