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GlaxoSmithKline PharmaceuticalsNSE:GLAXO +0.95%73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.32 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 15.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:GLAXO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,632.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 758 Drug Manufacturers companies, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 95.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GLAXO'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.93 Med: 15.8 Max: 20.54
Current: 15.98
During the past years, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.54. The lowest was 12.93. And the median was 15.80.
NSE:GLAXO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.38% of 758
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.855
vs NSE:GLAXO: 15.98
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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹133.845. 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 ₹153.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
NSE:GLAXO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals'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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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.
* 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 16.32 mean?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.32 as of Jul. 22, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.80. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.93 to 20.54. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #723 out of 758 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.32 is near median its 10-year median of 15.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.93 to a high of 20.54. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 16.32 is 779.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #723 out of 758 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #723 out of 758 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 16.32 is 779.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.93 to 20.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.80 vs. the industry median of 1.86, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.86, based on 758 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. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.32 is 779.8% 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,632.99, compared to a current price of ₹2,506.60 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.80 and 779.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.86. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.32 as of Jul. 22, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,506.60 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,632.99.
GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GLAXO:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.32 (near median its 10-year median of 15.80)
GF Value™: ₹2,632.99 vs. price of ₹2,506.60 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 779.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#723 of 758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GLAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Business Description
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals. It is healthcare organisation focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of General Medicines which includes anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, hormones, dermatologicals, vaccines for both children and adults, and specialty medicines for respiratory and oncology. Its focused brands are Augmentin, Ceftum, Flutivate, T-bat, Betnovate, Neosporin, Tenovate, Physiogel, Calpol and Calpol T. The company has single reportable segment. The company has presence in India, and also Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
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