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ArdelyxMEX:ARDX 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.40 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates MEX:ARDX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN217.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Ardelyx ranks worse than 62.89% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-19), Ardelyx's current share price is MXN99.00. Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN41.28. Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ARDX'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 2.14 Max: 3.81
Current: 2.7
During the past years, Ardelyx's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.81. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.14.
MEX:ARDX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.89% of 698
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.605
vs MEX:ARDX: 2.70
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.
Ardelyx's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10.852. 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 MXN41.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) 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.
Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardelyx'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.
MEX:ARDX vs AVLN, INBX, JBIO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ardelyx'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.
Ardelyx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 2.40 mean?
Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.40 as of Jul. 19, 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 Ardelyx and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #439 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.40 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 3.81. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Ardelyx's value of 2.40 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #439 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardelyx has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardelyx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AVLN and INBX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ardelyx ranks #439 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ardelyx in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Ardelyx's value of 2.40 is 49.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ardelyx's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Ardelyx 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 1.61, 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. Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.40 is 49.5% 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 Ardelyx 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. Ardelyx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.40, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardelyx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN217.64, compared to a current price of MXN99.00 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.40, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 49.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.61. Ardelyx's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.40 as of Jul. 19, 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 Ardelyx (MEX:ARDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardelyx stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN99.00 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN217.64.
GuruFocus considers Ardelyx to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ARDX:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.40 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: MXN217.64 vs. price of MXN99.00 (54.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Biotechnology median (#439 of 698)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ARDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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