Ionis Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0JDI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.80 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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LTS:0JDI Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc LTS:0JDI
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Price $53.39
GF Value $53.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals LTS:0JDI -0.54% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.80 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 13.36. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JDI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 87.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current share price is $53.39. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.45. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.80.

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

LTS:0JDI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22   Med: 13.36   Max: 29.73
Current: 9.8

During the past years, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 29.73. The lowest was 5.22. And the median was 13.36.

LTS:0JDI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.54% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.595 vs LTS:0JDI: 9.80

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.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.962. 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 $5.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals  (LTS:0JDI) 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.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ionis 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.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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LTS:0JDI vs EXEL, BBIO, AXSM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis 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.


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ionis 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.39/5.45
=9.80

* 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.

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

For example, Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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)
=2.962/330.2130*330.2130
=2.962

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.920 241.018 1.260
201609 1.153 241.428 1.577
201612 0.819 241.432 1.120
201703 1.629 243.801 2.206
201706 1.736 244.955 2.340
201709 2.471 246.819 3.306
201712 2.249 246.524 3.012
201803 2.402 249.554 3.178
201806 5.076 251.989 6.652
201809 5.167 252.439 6.759
201812 7.599 251.233 9.988
201903 8.649 254.202 11.235
201906 9.042 256.143 11.657
201909 9.502 256.759 12.220
201912 10.482 256.974 13.469
202003 9.766 258.115 12.494
202006 9.873 257.797 12.646
202009 9.894 260.280 12.552
202012 5.295 260.474 6.713
202103 4.829 264.877 6.020
202106 4.132 271.696 5.022
202109 3.758 274.310 4.524
202112 5.465 278.802 6.473
202203 5.006 287.504 5.750
202206 4.405 296.311 4.909
202209 4.185 296.808 4.656
202212 4.033 296.797 4.487
202303 3.402 301.836 3.722
202306 2.992 305.109 3.238
202309 2.200 307.789 2.360
202312 2.679 306.746 2.884
202403 2.033 312.332 2.149
202406 1.806 314.175 1.898
202409 4.198 315.301 4.397
202412 3.726 315.605 3.898
202503 2.991 319.799 3.088
202506 3.968 322.561 4.062
202509 3.835 324.800 3.899
202512 2.995 324.054 3.052
202603 2.962 330.213 2.962

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 9.80 mean?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0JDI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.80 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 13.36. Over the past decade, Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.22 to 29.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #611 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.80 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 29.73. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' value of 9.80 is 514.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #611 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EXEL and BBIO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #611 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' value of 9.80 is 514.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ionis Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.22 to 29.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.36 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Ionis 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 1.60, based on 698 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. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.80 is 514.4% 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.80, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 13.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0JDI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.48, compared to a current price of $53.39 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.80, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.36 and 514.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.60. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0JDI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.80 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (LTS:0JDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $53.39 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.48. GuruFocus considers Ionis Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JDI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.80 (27% below median its 10-year median of 13.36)
  • GF Value™: $53.48 vs. price of $53.39 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 514.4% above the Biotechnology median (#611 of 698)

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


Ionis Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 2855 Gazelle Court, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92010
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis marked its first two independent launches in 2025 for Tryngolza (for FCS) and Dawnzera (for HAE).
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