PBSV (Pharma-Bio Serv) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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PBSV Pharma-Bio Serv Inc PBSV
43 GF Score
Price $0.42
GF Value $0.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pharma-Bio Serv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pharma-Bio Serv PBSV -27.16% 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates PBSV with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 355 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks better than 85.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Pharma-Bio Serv's current share price is $0.4225. Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.96. Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.44.

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

PBSV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.95   Max: 2.04
Current: 0.44

During the past years, Pharma-Bio Serv's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.04. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.95.

PBSV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.35% of 355 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs PBSV: 0.44

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.

Pharma-Bio Serv's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.456. 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 $0.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Pharma-Bio Serv  (OTCPK:PBSV) 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.


Pharma-Bio Serv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pharma-Bio Serv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pharma-Bio Serv'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.

Pharma-Bio Serv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pharma-Bio Serv Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pharma-Bio Serv Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.46 0.61 0.55 0.62 0.52

PBSV vs MGRX, BFRG, VYND: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Pharma-Bio Serv'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.


Pharma-Bio Serv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Pharma-Bio Serv 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.

Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.4225/0.96
=0.44

* 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.

Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pharma-Bio Serv's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=0.456/333.0200*333.0200
=0.456

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Pharma-Bio Serv Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.970 240.628 1.342
201610 0.948 241.729 1.306
201701 0.928 242.839 1.273
201704 0.915 244.524 1.246
201707 0.911 244.786 1.239
201710 0.899 246.663 1.214
201801 0.788 247.867 1.059
201804 0.781 250.546 1.038
201807 0.812 252.006 1.073
201810 0.879 252.885 1.158
201901 0.900 251.712 1.191
201904 0.929 255.548 1.211
201907 0.948 256.571 1.230
201910 0.896 257.346 1.159
202001 0.919 257.971 1.186
202004 0.948 256.389 1.231
202007 0.982 259.101 1.262
202010 0.988 260.388 1.264
202101 0.925 261.582 1.178
202104 0.936 267.054 1.167
202107 1.035 273.003 1.263
202110 0.822 276.589 0.990
202201 0.759 281.148 0.899
202204 0.692 289.109 0.797
202207 0.704 296.276 0.791
202210 0.722 298.012 0.807
202301 0.740 299.170 0.824
202304 0.682 303.363 0.749
202307 0.705 305.691 0.768
202310 0.702 307.671 0.760
202401 0.616 308.417 0.665
202404 0.608 313.548 0.646
202407 0.596 314.540 0.631
202410 0.597 315.664 0.630
202501 0.523 317.671 0.548
202504 0.529 320.795 0.549
202507 0.520 323.048 0.536
202510 0.520 0.000
202601 0.447 325.252 0.458
202604 0.456 333.020 0.456

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 0.44 mean?
Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pharma-Bio Serv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Pharma-Bio Serv's value of 0.44 is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #52 out of 355 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pharma-Bio Serv has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharma-Bio Serv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MGRX and BFRG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #52 out of 355 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pharma-Bio Serv in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Pharma-Bio Serv's value of 0.44 is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pharma-Bio Serv's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Pharma-Bio Serv 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.85, based on 355 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. Pharma-Bio Serv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 76.2% 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 Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Pharma-Bio Serv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.58, compared to a current price of $0.42 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 76.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. Pharma-Bio Serv's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.42 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.58. GuruFocus considers Pharma-Bio Serv to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PBSV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: $0.58 vs. price of $0.42 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 76.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#52 of 355)

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


Pharma-Bio Serv Business Description

Address No. 6 Road 696, Pharma-Bio Serv Building, Dorado, PRI, 00646
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc is a compliance and technology transfer services consulting firm. It also provides microbiological testing services and chemical testing services through its laboratory testing facility in Puerto Rico. It has three reportable segments: Puerto Rico technical compliance consulting which is the key revenue driver; United States technical compliance consulting; and Europe technical compliance consulting. The company offers solutions to the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetic and food industries, and allied products companies. It generates maximum revenue from Puerto Rico and also has its presence in United States, Europe and Other countries.
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