PhotoCure ASA (LTS:0IMT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0IMT PhotoCure ASA LTS:0IMT
69 GF Score
Price kr56.20
GF Value kr69.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PhotoCure ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PhotoCure ASA LTS:0IMT -0.71% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IMT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr69.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 753 Drug Manufacturers companies, PhotoCure ASA ranks worse than 70.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), PhotoCure ASA's current share price is kr56.20. PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr16.28. PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.45.

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

LTS:0IMT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.41   Med: 3.65   Max: 10.15
Current: 3.24

During the past years, PhotoCure ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.15. The lowest was 1.41. And the median was 3.65.

LTS:0IMT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.39% of 753 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs LTS:0IMT: 3.24

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.

PhotoCure ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr21.720. 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 kr16.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PhotoCure ASA  (LTS:0IMT) 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.


PhotoCure ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PhotoCure ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PhotoCure ASA'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.

PhotoCure ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PhotoCure ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PhotoCure ASA 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 3.46 3.28 3.53 4.23 3.42

LTS:0IMT vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PhotoCure ASA'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.


PhotoCure ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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PhotoCure ASA 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.

PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=56.20/16.28
=3.45

* 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.

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

For example, PhotoCure ASA'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)
=21.72/141.0300*141.0300
=21.720

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

PhotoCure ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.830 103.800 14.714
201609 10.865 104.200 14.705
201612 11.687 104.400 15.788
201703 11.407 105.000 15.321
201706 11.179 105.800 14.901
201709 10.703 105.900 14.253
201712 10.116 106.100 13.446
201803 9.457 107.300 12.430
201806 8.777 108.500 11.408
201809 8.463 109.500 10.900
201812 8.103 109.800 10.408
201903 7.888 110.400 10.076
201906 7.656 110.600 9.762
201909 7.638 111.100 9.696
201912 9.577 111.300 12.135
202003 8.742 111.200 11.087
202006 18.686 112.100 23.508
202009 18.479 112.900 23.083
202012 19.030 112.900 23.771
202103 19.775 114.600 24.336
202106 19.545 115.300 23.907
202109 19.409 117.500 23.296
202112 18.644 118.900 22.114
202203 17.840 119.800 21.001
202206 17.535 122.600 20.171
202209 17.692 125.600 19.865
202212 17.071 125.900 19.123
202303 16.798 127.600 18.566
202306 17.249 130.400 18.655
202309 17.300 129.800 18.797
202312 17.813 131.900 19.046
202403 17.822 132.600 18.955
202406 18.434 133.800 19.430
202409 18.436 133.700 19.447
202412 18.509 134.800 19.364
202503 17.707 136.100 18.348
202506 18.032 137.800 18.455
202509 18.288 138.500 18.622
202512 18.199 139.100 18.452
202603 21.720 141.030 21.720

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 3.45 mean?
PhotoCure ASA (LTS:0IMT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 as of Jul. 26, 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 PhotoCure ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.65. Over the past decade, PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 10.15. According to the industry distribution chart, PhotoCure ASA ranks #530 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PhotoCure ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is near median its 10-year median of 3.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.41 to a high of 10.15. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. PhotoCure ASA's value of 3.45 is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PhotoCure ASA ranks #530 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PhotoCure ASA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PhotoCure ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PhotoCure ASA ranks #530 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PhotoCure ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. PhotoCure ASA's value of 3.45 is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PhotoCure ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.41 to 10.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 1.79, PhotoCure ASA 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 753 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. PhotoCure ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is 92.7% 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 PhotoCure ASA and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PhotoCure ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PhotoCure ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PhotoCure ASA (LTS:0IMT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr69.82, compared to a current price of kr56.20 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 92.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. PhotoCure ASA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PhotoCure ASA (LTS:0IMT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Jul. 26, 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 PhotoCure ASA (LTS:0IMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PhotoCure ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr56.20 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr69.82. GuruFocus considers PhotoCure ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IMT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (near median its 10-year median of 3.65)
  • GF Value™: kr69.82 vs. price of kr56.20 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 92.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#530 of 753)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PhotoCure ASA Business Description

Address Hoffsveien 4, Oslo, NOR, 0275
PhotoCure ASA is a Norway-based business group associated with the research, development, production, distribution, marketing, and sales of pharmaceutical products and specialty pharmaceutical companies. The technology platform of the company is focused on the field of photodynamic diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company has two operating segments of the group the Commercial franchise and the Development portfolio. It generates prime revenue from the Commercial franchise segment, which includes Hexvix and Cysview products. Its geographical segments are Nordic countries, Germany, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, BeNeLux, Italy, Other European countries, Canada, and the United States.
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