Stryker (LTS:0R2S) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.22 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0R2S Stryker Corp LTS:0R2S
89 GF Score
Price $325.27
GF Value $414.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stryker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stryker LTS:0R2S -6.57% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.22 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R2S with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $414.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Stryker ranks worse than 89.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Stryker's current share price is $325.265. Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.03. Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.22.

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

LTS:0R2S' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.42   Med: 7.93   Max: 9.92
Current: 7.18

During the past years, Stryker's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.92. The lowest was 5.42. And the median was 7.93.

LTS:0R2S's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.62% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs LTS:0R2S: 7.18

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.

Stryker's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $59.941. 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 $45.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Stryker  (LTS:0R2S) 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.


Stryker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stryker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stryker'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.

Stryker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stryker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Stryker Quarterly Data
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LTS:0R2S vs MDT, ABT, BSX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Stryker'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.


Stryker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stryker 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=325.265/45.03
=7.22

* 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.

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

For example, Stryker'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)
=59.941/330.2130*330.2130
=59.941

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Stryker Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 24.307 241.018 33.302
201609 24.922 241.428 34.087
201612 25.467 241.432 34.832
201703 25.963 243.801 35.165
201706 26.827 244.955 36.164
201709 27.857 246.819 37.269
201712 26.619 246.524 35.656
201803 24.655 249.554 32.624
201806 25.295 251.989 33.147
201809 26.350 252.439 34.468
201812 31.330 251.233 41.179
201903 31.281 254.202 40.635
201906 31.924 256.143 41.156
201909 32.896 256.759 42.307
201912 34.198 256.974 43.945
202003 34.938 258.115 44.697
202006 33.956 257.797 43.494
202009 34.556 260.280 43.841
202012 34.789 260.474 44.103
202103 35.838 264.877 44.678
202106 36.648 271.696 44.541
202109 37.584 274.310 45.243
202112 39.409 278.802 46.676
202203 39.788 287.504 45.699
202206 41.430 296.311 46.170
202209 43.503 296.808 48.399
202212 43.876 296.797 48.816
202303 44.506 301.836 48.690
202306 45.714 305.109 49.475
202309 47.131 307.789 50.565
202312 48.916 306.746 52.658
202403 50.327 312.332 53.208
202406 51.859 314.175 54.506
202409 52.855 315.301 55.355
202412 54.101 315.605 56.605
202503 54.767 319.799 56.550
202506 55.429 322.561 56.744
202509 56.966 324.800 57.915
202512 58.614 324.054 59.728
202603 59.941 330.213 59.941

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 7.22 mean?
Stryker (LTS:0R2S) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.22 as of Aug. 01, 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 Stryker and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.93. Over the past decade, Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.42 to 9.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Stryker ranks #466 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stryker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.22 is near median its 10-year median of 7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.42 to a high of 9.92. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Stryker's value of 7.22 is 301.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stryker ranks #466 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stryker has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stryker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MDT and ABT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Stryker ranks #466 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stryker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Stryker's value of 7.22 is 301.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Stryker's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.42 to 9.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Stryker 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 520 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. Stryker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.22 is 301.1% 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 Stryker and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stryker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stryker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stryker (LTS:0R2S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $414.58, compared to a current price of $325.27 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 301.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Stryker's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Stryker (LTS:0R2S), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.22 as of Aug. 01, 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 Stryker (LTS:0R2S) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stryker stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $325.27 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $414.58. GuruFocus considers Stryker to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0R2S:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.22 (near median its 10-year median of 7.93)
  • GF Value™: $414.58 vs. price of $325.27 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 301.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#466 of 520)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R2S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stryker Business Description

Address 1941 Stryker Way, Portage, MI, USA, 49002
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Roughly one-fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
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