MCRB (Seres Therapeutics) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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What is Seres Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Seres Therapeutics MCRB -4.80% 13 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates MCRB with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Biotechnology companies, Seres Therapeutics ranks better than 78.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Seres Therapeutics's current share price is $4.76. Seres Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.39. Seres Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

MCRB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.28
Current: 0.37

During the past years, Seres Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.55.

MCRB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.22% of 684 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs MCRB: 0.37

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.

Seres Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.514. 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 $13.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Seres Therapeutics  (NAS:MCRB) 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.


Seres Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Seres Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seres 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.

Seres Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Seres Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Seres Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.43 0.86 0.79 0.55 0.59

MCRB vs IBO, TIL, ATYR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Seres 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.


Seres Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Seres 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.76/13.39
=0.36

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3.514/333.9520*333.9520
=3.514

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Seres Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 76.312 241.428 105.558
201612 65.724 241.432 90.910
201703 55.202 243.801 75.614
201706 43.508 244.955 59.315
201709 42.207 246.819 57.107
201712 29.916 246.524 40.525
201803 4.935 249.554 6.604
201806 -6.504 251.989 -8.620
201809 -14.968 252.439 -19.801
201812 -23.471 251.233 -31.199
201903 -33.982 254.202 -44.643
201906 -5.140 256.143 -6.701
201909 -9.205 256.759 -11.972
201912 -13.779 256.974 -17.907
202003 -17.201 258.115 -22.255
202006 -17.454 257.797 -22.610
202009 41.230 260.280 52.900
202012 38.213 260.474 48.993
202103 31.383 264.877 39.567
202106 22.038 271.696 27.088
202109 38.270 274.310 46.591
202112 28.626 278.802 34.289
202203 17.557 287.504 20.393
202206 4.996 296.311 5.631
202209 10.864 296.808 12.224
202212 1.722 296.797 1.938
202303 -7.563 301.836 -8.368
202306 3.532 305.109 3.866
202309 -2.351 307.789 -2.551
202312 -6.643 306.746 -7.232
202403 -7.889 312.332 -8.435
202406 -11.484 314.175 -12.207
202409 2.811 315.301 2.977
202412 1.594 315.605 1.687
202503 5.779 319.799 6.035
202506 3.764 322.561 3.897
202509 4.985 324.800 5.125
202512 4.627 324.054 4.768
202603 2.763 330.213 2.794
202606 3.514 333.952 3.514

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 0.36 mean?
Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Aug. 27, 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 Seres Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Seres Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Seres Therapeutics ranks #149 out of 684 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Seres Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Seres Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.28. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Seres Therapeutics' value of 0.36 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seres Therapeutics ranks #149 out of 684 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seres Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seres Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBO and TIL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Seres Therapeutics ranks #149 out of 684 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Seres Therapeutics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Seres Therapeutics' value of 0.36 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Seres Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Seres 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 1.61, based on 684 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. Seres Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 77.6% 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 Seres Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seres Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seres Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Seres Therapeutics (MCRB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 77.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.61. Seres Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Seres Therapeutics (MCRB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Seres Therapeutics Business Description

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Seres Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of live biotherapeutic candidates. Its pipeline includes candidates such as SER-155 and SER-603, aimed at preventing and treating bacterial infections, antimicrobial resistance, and gastrointestinal immune diseases. The company operates as a single reportable segment, mainly developing microbiome-based therapies targeting bacterial infections, antimicrobial resistance, and gastrointestinal immune diseases.
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