BB Biotech AG (MIL:BB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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What is BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BB Biotech AG MIL:BB 15 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates MIL:BB with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), BB Biotech AG's current share price is €65.20. BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €81.60. BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

MIL:BB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.36
Current: 0.89

During the past years, BB Biotech AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.87.

MIL:BB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.47% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.605 vs MIL:BB: 0.89

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.

BB Biotech AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52.462. 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 €81.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BB Biotech AG  (MIL:BB) 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.


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BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BB Biotech AG'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.

BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BB Biotech AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BB Biotech AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.54 0.53 0.64 0.81 0.80

MIL:BB vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.


BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BB Biotech AG 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.

BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.20/81.60
=0.80

* 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.

BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BB Biotech AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=52.462/108.0600*108.0600
=52.462

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

BB Biotech AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201506 68.801 100.464 74.003
201509 57.035 99.785 61.765
201512 65.895 99.386 71.646
201603 42.928 99.475 46.633
201606 43.651 100.088 47.128
201609 50.051 99.604 54.300
201612 50.424 99.380 54.828
201703 54.383 100.040 58.743
201706 55.243 100.285 59.526
201712 54.685 100.213 58.967
201812 46.141 100.906 49.412
201903 0.000 101.571 0.000
201906 0.000 102.044 0.000
201909 0.000 101.396 0.000
201912 56.097 101.063 59.981
202003 41.664 101.048 44.555
202006 61.101 100.743 65.539
202009 54.122 100.585 58.144
202012 64.928 100.241 69.993
202103 63.899 100.800 68.501
202106 66.790 101.352 71.210
202109 63.857 101.533 67.962
202112 57.062 101.776 60.586
202203 48.928 103.205 51.230
202206 44.678 104.783 46.075
202209 51.488 104.835 53.072
202212 49.628 104.666 51.237
202303 41.879 106.245 42.595
202306 42.287 106.576 42.876
202309 42.048 106.570 42.636
202312 44.916 106.461 45.591
202403 46.702 107.355 47.009
202406 45.235 107.991 45.264
202409 43.237 107.468 43.475
202412 44.718 107.128 45.107
202503 37.219 107.722 37.336
202506 35.961 108.075 35.956
202509 44.771 107.710 44.916
202512 53.997 107.200 54.430
202603 52.462 108.060 52.462

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 0.80 mean?
BB Biotech AG (MIL:BB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #248 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.36. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. BB Biotech AG's value of 0.80 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #248 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #248 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BB Biotech AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. BB Biotech AG's value of 0.80 is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, BB Biotech AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.61, BB Biotech AG 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 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. BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 50.2% 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 BB Biotech AG 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. BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (MIL:BB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 50.2% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.61. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 BB Biotech AG (MIL:BB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 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.

BB Biotech AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BION:Switzerland
Address Schwertstrasse 6, Schaffhausen, CHE, CH-8200
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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