MDT (Medtronic) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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What is Medtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Medtronic MDT 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 3.45. GuruFocus rates MDT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Medtronic ranks worse than 52.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Medtronic's current share price is $85.99. Medtronic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $44.73. Medtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.92.

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

MDT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 3.45   Max: 4.87
Current: 1.92

During the past years, Medtronic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.87. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 3.45.

MDT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.5% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.76 vs MDT: 1.92

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.

Medtronic's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $38.638. 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 $44.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Medtronic  (NYSE:MDT) 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.


Medtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Medtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medtronic'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.

Medtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Medtronic Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Medtronic Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.93 2.05 2.06 2.36 1.81

MDT vs SYK, BSX, EW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Medtronic'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.


Medtronic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Medtronic 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=85.99/44.73
=1.92

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=38.638/128.4300*128.4300
=38.638

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 128.4300.

Medtronic Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 36.777 100.872 46.824
201610 36.014 99.776 46.357
201701 36.078 99.178 46.719
201704 36.664 100.773 46.727
201707 37.298 100.673 47.582
201710 38.024 100.374 48.652
201801 37.066 99.377 47.902
201804 37.453 100.374 47.922
201807 37.155 101.470 47.027
201810 36.850 101.271 46.733
201901 37.169 100.075 47.700
201904 37.362 102.068 47.012
201907 37.562 101.969 47.310
201910 37.734 101.969 47.526
202001 38.640 101.371 48.954
202004 37.833 101.969 47.651
202007 37.442 101.570 47.344
202010 37.281 100.474 47.654
202101 37.669 101.171 47.818
202104 38.225 103.065 47.632
202107 38.289 103.763 47.391
202110 38.659 105.557 47.036
202201 39.136 106.255 47.304
202204 39.490 110.242 46.005
202207 39.625 113.262 44.931
202210 39.003 115.315 43.439
202301 38.667 114.470 43.383
202304 38.685 118.213 42.029
202307 38.465 119.903 41.200
202310 38.687 121.111 41.025
202401 38.952 119.179 41.976
202404 38.292 121.232 40.566
202407 37.386 122.560 39.177
202410 37.811 121.956 39.818
202501 38.485 121.473 40.689
202504 37.462 123.888 38.835
202507 37.362 124.613 38.507
202510 37.951 125.410 38.865
202601 38.169 124.690 39.314
202604 38.638 128.430 38.638

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 1.92 mean?
Medtronic (MDT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Aug. 06, 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 Medtronic and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.45. Over the past decade, Medtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #273 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Medtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Medtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 4.87. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Medtronic's value of 1.92 is 9.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #273 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Medtronic has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medtronic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYK and BSX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Medtronic ranks #273 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Medtronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76. Medtronic's value of 1.92 is 9.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Medtronic's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 1.76, Medtronic 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 1.76, 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. Medtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 9.1% 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 Medtronic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medtronic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic (MDT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.19, compared to a current price of $85.99 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 9.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.76. Medtronic's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Medtronic (MDT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 06, 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 Medtronic (MDT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medtronic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $85.99 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.19. GuruFocus considers Medtronic to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MDT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.45)
  • GF Value™: $100.19 vs. price of $85.99 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#273 of 520)

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


Medtronic Business Description

Address Parkmore Business Park West, Building Two, Galway, IRL
One of the largest medical-device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, transcatheter heart valves, stents, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, ablation laser therapy, and surgical tools. The company primarily markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Foreign sales account for roughly 50% of the company's total sales.
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