Icon (MEX:ICLRN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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MEX:ICLRN Icon PLC MEX:ICLRN
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Price MXN1,850.28
GF Value MXN2,322.87
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What is Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Icon MEX:ICLRN 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:ICLRN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,322.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Icon ranks worse than 54.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Icon's current share price is MXN1850.28. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN816.12. Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.27.

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

MEX:ICLRN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33   Med: 7.39   Max: 13.72
Current: 2.16

During the past years, Icon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.72. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 7.39.

MEX:ICLRN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.2% of 131 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs MEX:ICLRN: 2.16

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.

Icon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN2,120.947. 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 MXN816.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Icon  (MEX:ICLRN) 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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Icon'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.

Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Icon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Icon 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 2.27 2.62 2.61 1.50 2.27

MEX:ICLRN vs RVTY, CRL, MEDP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Icon'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.


Icon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Icon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1850.28/816.12
=2.27

* 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.

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

For example, Icon'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)
=2120.947/128.6700*128.6700
=2,120.947

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

Icon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 343.521 100.274 440.800
201612 357.350 99.676 461.296
201703 330.708 100.374 423.937
201706 344.385 100.673 440.159
201709 377.878 100.474 483.924
201712 432.503 100.075 556.086
201803 406.957 100.573 520.648
201806 448.034 101.072 570.374
201809 458.548 101.371 582.037
201812 492.687 100.773 629.081
201903 511.108 101.670 646.843
201906 531.353 102.168 669.184
201909 552.901 102.268 695.643
201912 569.104 102.068 717.428
202003 676.014 102.367 849.712
202006 692.293 101.769 875.288
202009 716.253 101.072 911.832
202012 697.221 101.072 887.604
202103 747.974 102.367 940.162
202106 762.269 103.364 948.890
202109 2,012.950 104.859 2,470.039
202112 2,029.096 106.653 2,447.965
202203 1,976.408 109.245 2,327.836
202206 2,010.150 112.779 2,293.384
202209 2,029.786 113.504 2,301.005
202212 2,027.266 115.436 2,259.685
202303 1,903.936 117.609 2,082.996
202306 1,835.708 119.662 1,973.899
202309 1,895.569 120.749 2,019.923
202312 1,895.356 120.749 2,019.696
202403 1,893.312 120.990 2,013.491
202406 2,120.344 122.318 2,230.447
202409 2,331.215 121.594 2,466.879
202412 2,438.254 122.439 2,562.336
202503 2,446.018 123.405 2,550.374
202506 2,313.360 124.492 2,390.999
202509 2,242.539 124.810 2,311.894
202512 2,161.941 125.770 2,211.791
202603 2,189.361 127.830 2,203.748
202606 2,120.947 128.670 2,120.947

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 2.27 mean?
Icon (MEX:ICLRN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 as of Aug. 12, 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 Icon and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 7.39. Over the past decade, Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #71 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 13.72. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Icon's value of 2.27 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Icon ranks #71 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Icon has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RVTY and CRL?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Icon ranks #71 out of 131 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Icon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Icon's value of 2.27 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Icon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.33 to 13.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.39 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Icon 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.78, based on 131 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. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 27.5% 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 Icon and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Icon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 7.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icon stock overvalued right now?
Icon (MEX:ICLRN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,322.87, compared to a current price of MXN1,850.28 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.39 and 27.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.78. Icon's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Icon (MEX:ICLRN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Aug. 12, 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 Icon (MEX:ICLRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,850.28 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,322.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ICLRN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (69% below median its 10-year median of 7.39)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,322.87 vs. price of MXN1,850.28 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#71 of 131)

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


Icon Business Description

Address South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, IRL, D18 X5R3
Icon is a global contract research organization that provides outsourced clinical development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Icon supports clients across late-stage clinical trials through the regulatory approval process and postmarket studies. Icon's services include clinical trial management, patient recruitment, data analytics, laboratory services, and regulatory consulting. With more than 40,000 employees operating in over 50 countries, the company partners with life sciences firms to run clinical trials and bring new drugs to market.
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