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Active Biotech ABOSTO:ACTI -6.18%26 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACTI with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 697 Biotechnology companies, Active Biotech AB ranks better than 77.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:ACTI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.71 Max: 4.26
Current: 0.39
During the past years, Active Biotech AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.26. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.71.
OSTO:ACTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.91% of 697
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs OSTO:ACTI: 0.39
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.
Active Biotech AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.791. 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 kr13.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Active Biotech AB (OSTO:ACTI) 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.
Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Active Biotech AB'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.
Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
OSTO:ACTI vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Active Biotech AB'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.
Active Biotech AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Active Biotech AB 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.
Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 0.39 mean?
Active Biotech AB (OSTO:ACTI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 18, 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 Active Biotech AB and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #154 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 4.26. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Active Biotech AB's value of 0.39 is 76.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #154 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Active Biotech AB has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Active Biotech AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Active Biotech AB ranks #154 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Active Biotech AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Active Biotech AB's value of 0.39 is 76.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Active Biotech AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 4.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Active Biotech AB 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 1.63, based on 697 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. Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is 76.1% 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 Active Biotech AB and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Active Biotech AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Active Biotech AB stock overvalued right now?
Active Biotech AB (OSTO:ACTI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 76.1% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.63. Active Biotech AB's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Active Biotech AB (OSTO:ACTI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 18, 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.
Active Biotech AB focuses on the research and development of pharmaceuticals products within medical areas including neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune/inflammatory disease and various forms of cancer. Its project portfolio contains both small molecules that are orally active immunomodulatory agents and antibody based immunotherapy. Its project portfolio includes both small orally active immunomodulatory molecules and antibody-based immunotherapy. Its pipeline products are: Tasquinimod, Laquinimod, and Naptumomab.
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