MCUJF (Medicure) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 113% Above Median

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MCUJF Medicure Inc MCUJF
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Price $1.89
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What is Medicure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Medicure MCUJF +0.53% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates MCUJF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Drug Manufacturers companies, Medicure ranks better than 73.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Medicure's current share price is $1.89. Medicure's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.59. Medicure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.19.

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

MCUJF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.56   Max: 36.47
Current: 0.85

During the past years, Medicure's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 36.47. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.56.

MCUJF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.97% of 634 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs MCUJF: 0.85

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.

Medicure's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.790. 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 $1.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Medicure  (OTCPK:MCUJF) 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.


Medicure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Medicure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medicure'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.

Medicure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Medicure Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Medicure 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 0.44 0.38 0.39 0.37 0.42

MCUJF vs ZTS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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


Medicure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Medicure 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.89/1.59
=1.19

* 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.

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

For example, Medicure'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)
=0.79/133.5265*133.5265
=0.790

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Medicure Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.510 101.765 0.669
201612 1.747 101.449 2.299
201703 1.480 102.634 1.925
201706 1.598 103.029 2.071
201709 1.079 103.345 1.394
201712 4.005 103.345 5.175
201803 4.082 105.004 5.191
201806 4.125 105.557 5.218
201809 4.092 105.636 5.172
201812 4.002 105.399 5.070
201903 3.852 106.979 4.808
201906 3.770 107.690 4.674
201909 3.759 107.611 4.664
201912 1.894 107.769 2.347
202003 1.793 107.927 2.218
202006 1.782 108.401 2.195
202009 1.737 108.164 2.144
202012 1.458 108.559 1.793
202103 1.390 110.298 1.683
202106 1.375 111.720 1.643
202109 1.312 112.905 1.552
202112 1.403 113.774 1.647
202203 1.444 117.646 1.639
202206 1.416 120.806 1.565
202209 1.533 120.648 1.697
202212 1.508 120.964 1.665
202303 1.521 122.702 1.655
202306 0.000 124.203 0.000
202309 1.548 125.230 1.651
202312 1.421 125.072 1.517
202403 1.452 126.258 1.536
202406 1.366 127.522 1.430
202409 1.414 127.285 1.483
202412 1.397 127.364 1.465
202503 1.341 129.181 1.386
202506 1.283 129.892 1.319
202509 1.199 130.287 1.229
202512 0.897 130.366 0.919
202603 0.883 132.262 0.891
202606 0.790 133.527 0.790

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 1.19 mean?
Medicure (MCUJF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Sep. 09, 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 Medicure and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Medicure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 36.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Medicure ranks #165 out of 634 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Medicure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Medicure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 36.47. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Medicure's value of 1.19 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medicure ranks #165 out of 634 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medicure has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medicure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Medicure ranks #165 out of 634 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Medicure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Medicure's value of 1.19 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Medicure's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 36.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Medicure 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.71, based on 634 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. Medicure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 30.4% 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 Medicure and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medicure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medicure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medicure (MCUJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $1.89 — trading 136.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 30.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.71. Medicure's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Medicure (MCUJF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Sep. 09, 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 Medicure (MCUJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medicure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.89 is trading 136.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80. GuruFocus considers Medicure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCUJF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (113% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $1.89 (136.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#165 of 634)

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


Medicure Business Description

Other Exchanges MPH:Canada
Address 1250 Waverley Street, No. 2, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3T 6C6
Medicure Inc is focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market and sales to the Retail Public of pharmaceutical products. The Company's present focus is the sale and marketing of its cardiovascular products, AGGRASTAT, ZYPITAMAG, and increasing its e-commerce and mail order pharmaceutical business. The Company operates under two segments: the marketing and distribution of commercial products and the operation of a retail and mail order pharmacy. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail and Mail Order Pharmacy segment.
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