PCRX (Pacira BioSciences) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.63 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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PCRX Pacira BioSciences Inc PCRX
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Price $24.43
GF Value $29.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pacira BioSciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pacira BioSciences PCRX -2.36% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates PCRX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Drug Manufacturers companies, Pacira BioSciences ranks better than 53.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Pacira BioSciences's current share price is $24.43. Pacira BioSciences's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.03. Pacira BioSciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.63.

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

PCRX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 5.52   Max: 13.51
Current: 1.66

During the past years, Pacira BioSciences's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.51. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 5.52.

PCRX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.96% of 732 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs PCRX: 1.66

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.

Pacira BioSciences's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.674. 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 $15.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Pacira BioSciences  (NAS:PCRX) 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.


Pacira BioSciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pacira BioSciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacira BioSciences'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.

Pacira BioSciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pacira BioSciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pacira BioSciences 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 1.75 1.84 1.82 1.54 1.69

PCRX vs ALVO, BIOA, COLL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Pacira BioSciences'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.


Pacira BioSciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Pacira BioSciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pacira BioSciences 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.

Pacira BioSciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.43/15.03
=1.63

* 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.

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

For example, Pacira BioSciences'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)
=16.674/333.9520*333.9520
=16.674

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Pacira BioSciences Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.731 241.428 7.927
201612 5.842 241.432 8.081
201703 6.762 243.801 9.262
201706 6.475 244.955 8.827
201709 6.528 246.819 8.833
201712 6.872 246.524 9.309
201803 6.840 249.554 9.153
201806 7.093 251.989 9.400
201809 7.337 252.439 9.706
201812 7.792 251.233 10.358
201903 7.932 254.202 10.420
201906 8.212 256.143 10.707
201909 8.301 256.759 10.797
201912 8.470 256.974 11.007
202003 8.881 258.115 11.490
202006 9.110 257.797 11.801
202009 13.499 260.280 17.320
202012 14.201 260.474 18.207
202103 14.805 264.877 18.666
202106 15.464 271.696 19.007
202109 16.140 274.310 19.649
202112 16.328 278.802 19.558
202203 15.746 287.504 18.290
202206 16.520 296.311 18.619
202209 16.791 296.808 18.892
202212 16.874 296.797 18.986
202303 16.707 301.836 18.485
202306 17.410 305.109 19.056
202309 17.911 307.789 19.433
202312 18.720 306.746 20.380
202403 19.179 312.332 20.507
202406 19.066 314.175 20.266
202409 16.243 315.301 17.204
202412 16.832 315.605 17.810
202503 17.253 319.799 18.017
202506 16.878 322.561 17.474
202509 16.925 324.800 17.402
202512 16.857 324.054 17.372
202603 16.634 330.213 16.822
202606 16.674 333.952 16.674

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 1.63 mean?
Pacira BioSciences (PCRX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 as of Aug. 10, 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 Pacira BioSciences and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 5.52. Over the past decade, Pacira BioSciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 13.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacira BioSciences ranks #337 out of 732 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Pacira BioSciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pacira BioSciences' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 5.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 13.51. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Pacira BioSciences' value of 1.63 is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacira BioSciences ranks #337 out of 732 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pacira BioSciences has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacira BioSciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALVO and BIOA?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Pacira BioSciences ranks #337 out of 732 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Pacira BioSciences in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Pacira BioSciences' value of 1.63 is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pacira BioSciences' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 13.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Pacira BioSciences 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.81, based on 732 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. Pacira BioSciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.63 is 9.9% 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 Pacira BioSciences and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacira BioSciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacira BioSciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacira BioSciences (PCRX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.11, compared to a current price of $24.43 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 9.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.81. Pacira BioSciences' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Pacira BioSciences (PCRX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 as of Aug. 10, 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 Pacira BioSciences (PCRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacira BioSciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.43 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.11. GuruFocus considers Pacira BioSciences to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PCRX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.63 (70% below median its 10-year median of 5.52)
  • GF Value™: $29.11 vs. price of $24.43 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#337 of 732)

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


Pacira BioSciences Business Description

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Address 2000 Sierra Point Parkway, Suite 900, Brisbane, CA, USA, 94005
Pacira BioSciences Inc is a provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to advancing and improving outcomes for healthcare practitioners and their patients. The company's commercialized non-opioid treatments: EXPAREL a long-acting, local analgesic currently approved for postsurgical pain management; ZILRETTA, an extended-release, intra-articular, corticosteroid injection indicated for the management of osteoarthritis; and iovera, a novel, handheld device for delivering immediate, long-acting, drug-free pain control using precise, controlled doses of cold temperature to a targeted nerve. In addition, it is developing PCRX-201 (enekinragene inzadenovec), a novel gene therapy vector platform for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
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