Elanco Animal Health (MEX:ELAN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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MEX:ELAN Elanco Animal Health Inc MEX:ELAN
66 GF Score
Price MXN392.00
GF Value MXN268.73
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What is Elanco Animal Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elanco Animal Health MEX:ELAN 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates MEX:ELAN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN268.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 736 Drug Manufacturers companies, Elanco Animal Health ranks better than 59.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Elanco Animal Health's current share price is MXN392.00. Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN327.39. Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

MEX:ELAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.91   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.28

During the past 11 years, Elanco Animal Health's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.91.

MEX:ELAN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.78% of 736 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs MEX:ELAN: 1.28

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.

Elanco Animal Health's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN237.202. 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 MXN327.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Elanco Animal Health  (MEX:ELAN) 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.


Elanco Animal Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elanco Animal Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elanco Animal Health'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.

Elanco Animal Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elanco Animal Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Elanco Animal Health Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MEX:ELAN vs ALKS, LQDA, NBIX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Elanco Animal Health'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.


Elanco Animal Health Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Elanco Animal Health 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.

Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=392.00/327.39
=1.20

* 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.

Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Elanco Animal Health's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=237.202/324.0540*324.0540
=237.202

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Elanco Animal Health Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 406.789 241.432 545.999
201712 428.988 246.524 563.902
201812 279.105 251.233 360.005
201912 280.459 256.974 353.669
202012 357.273 260.474 444.481
202112 325.539 278.802 378.377
202212 299.652 296.797 327.171
202312 214.329 306.746 226.422
202412 257.129 315.605 264.013
202512 237.202 324.054 237.202

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 1.20 mean?
Elanco Animal Health (MEX:ELAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Aug. 07, 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 Elanco Animal Health and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Elanco Animal Health ranks #296 out of 736 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elanco Animal Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.40. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Elanco Animal Health's value of 1.20 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elanco Animal Health ranks #296 out of 736 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elanco Animal Health has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elanco Animal Health's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALKS and LQDA?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Elanco Animal Health ranks #296 out of 736 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Elanco Animal Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. Elanco Animal Health's value of 1.20 is 31.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Elanco Animal Health's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Elanco Animal Health 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 1.75, based on 736 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. Elanco Animal Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 31.4% 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 Elanco Animal Health and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elanco Animal Health's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elanco Animal Health stock overvalued right now?
Elanco Animal Health (MEX:ELAN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN268.73, compared to a current price of MXN392.00 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 31.4% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.75. Elanco Animal Health's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Elanco Animal Health (MEX:ELAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 07, 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 Elanco Animal Health (MEX:ELAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elanco Animal Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN392.00 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN268.73.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ELAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: MXN268.73 vs. price of MXN392.00 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.4% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#296 of 736)

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


Elanco Animal Health Business Description

Other Exchanges ELAN:USA5EA:Germany
Address 450 ELANCO CIRCLE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA, 46221
Elanco Animal Health is an animal health company that is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing pharma products for companion and food animals. It spun off from Eli Lilly in 2018 and acquired Janssen Animal Health in 2011, Novartis Animal Health in 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica in 2017, and Bayer Animal Health in 2020. The company's operations are conducted globally, and it sells its products in over 90 countries. It offers a range of food animal products used in cattle, sheep, poultry, and swine production.
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