Edwards Lifesciences (MEX:EW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.71 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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MEX:EW Edwards Lifesciences Corp MEX:EW
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Price MXN1,577.00
GF Value MXN1,569.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Edwards Lifesciences MEX:EW 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.71 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 15.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:EW with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,569.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 518 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Edwards Lifesciences ranks worse than 90.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Edwards Lifesciences's current share price is MXN1577.00. Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN181.13. Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.71.

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

MEX:EW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.52   Med: 15.02   Max: 26.56
Current: 8.32

During the past years, Edwards Lifesciences's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.56. The lowest was 7.52. And the median was 15.02.

MEX:EW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.54% of 518 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs MEX:EW: 8.32

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.

Edwards Lifesciences's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN321.321. 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 MXN181.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Edwards Lifesciences  (MEX:EW) 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.


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edwards Lifesciences'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.

Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Edwards Lifesciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Edwards Lifesciences Quarterly Data
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MEX:EW vs BSX, DXCM, GEHC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Edwards Lifesciences'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.


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Edwards Lifesciences 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.

Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1577.00/181.13
=8.71

* 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.

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

For example, Edwards Lifesciences'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)
=321.321/333.9520*333.9520
=321.321

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Edwards Lifesciences Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 81.184 241.428 112.297
201612 85.060 241.432 117.656
201703 81.816 243.801 112.069
201706 83.904 244.955 114.388
201709 90.411 246.819 122.328
201712 92.288 246.524 125.017
201803 93.287 249.554 124.836
201806 99.068 251.989 131.291
201809 100.228 252.439 132.592
201812 98.960 251.233 131.543
201903 106.965 254.202 140.523
201906 107.803 256.143 140.551
201909 120.403 256.759 156.601
201912 124.720 256.974 162.081
202003 147.656 258.115 191.039
202006 142.605 257.797 184.731
202009 149.317 260.280 191.581
202012 145.750 260.474 186.865
202103 153.140 264.877 193.076
202106 163.992 271.696 201.569
202109 182.538 274.310 222.226
202112 191.824 278.802 229.769
202203 187.283 287.504 217.540
202206 192.922 296.311 217.429
202209 201.923 296.808 227.193
202212 186.105 296.797 209.403
202303 177.811 301.836 196.730
202306 179.806 305.109 196.804
202309 191.206 307.789 207.459
202312 187.787 306.746 204.442
202403 196.100 312.332 209.674
202406 226.223 314.175 240.464
202409 318.677 315.301 337.528
202412 354.271 315.605 374.866
202503 353.489 319.799 369.133
202506 337.744 322.561 349.671
202509 322.374 324.800 331.458
202512 320.537 324.054 330.328
202603 322.760 330.213 326.415
202606 321.321 333.952 321.321

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 8.71 mean?
Edwards Lifesciences (MEX:EW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.71 as of Aug. 23, 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 Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 15.02. Over the past decade, Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.52 to 26.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #469 out of 518 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Edwards Lifesciences' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.71 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.52 to a high of 26.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 8.71 is 370.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #469 out of 518 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edwards Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BSX and DXCM?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #469 out of 518 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Edwards Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 8.71 is 370.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Edwards Lifesciences' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.52 to 26.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.02 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Edwards Lifesciences 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 1.85, based on 518 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. Edwards Lifesciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.71 is 370.8% 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 Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edwards Lifesciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.71, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 15.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edwards Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edwards Lifesciences (MEX:EW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,569.33, compared to a current price of MXN1,577.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.71, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.02 and 370.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.85. Edwards Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Edwards Lifesciences (MEX:EW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.71 as of Aug. 23, 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 Edwards Lifesciences (MEX:EW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edwards Lifesciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,577.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,569.33. GuruFocus considers Edwards Lifesciences to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.71 (42% below median its 10-year median of 15.02)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,569.33 vs. price of MXN1,577.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 370.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#469 of 518)

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


Edwards Lifesciences Business Description

Address One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter aortic valves, and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve technologies. The firm derives about 60% of its total sales from outside the US.
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