PTGX (Protagonist Therapeutics) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 19.94 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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PTGX Protagonist Therapeutics Inc PTGX
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Price $136.61
GF Value $70.46
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What is Protagonist Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Protagonist Therapeutics PTGX -1.52% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 9.91. GuruFocus rates PTGX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks worse than 93.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Protagonist Therapeutics's current share price is $136.61. Protagonist Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.85. Protagonist Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 19.94.

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

PTGX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.58   Med: 9.91   Max: 20.57
Current: 19.94

During the past years, Protagonist Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.57. The lowest was 6.58. And the median was 9.91.

PTGX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.98% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.58 vs PTGX: 19.94

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.

Protagonist Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.206. 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 $6.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Protagonist Therapeutics  (NAS:PTGX) 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.


Protagonist Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Protagonist Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Protagonist Therapeutics'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.

Protagonist Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Protagonist Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Protagonist Therapeutics 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 8.37 9.29 10.89 13.67 15.38

PTGX vs CRNX, SYRE, TGTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Protagonist Therapeutics'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.


Protagonist Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Protagonist Therapeutics 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.

Protagonist Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=136.61/6.85
=19.94

* 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.

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

For example, Protagonist Therapeutics'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)
=10.206/330.2130*330.2130
=10.206

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Protagonist Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -2.830 241.018 -3.877
201609 5.833 241.428 7.978
201612 5.236 241.432 7.161
201703 4.449 243.801 6.026
201706 3.611 244.955 4.868
201709 3.413 246.819 4.566
201712 5.720 246.524 7.662
201803 5.416 249.554 7.167
201806 5.074 251.989 6.649
201809 5.135 252.439 6.717
201812 4.853 251.233 6.379
201903 4.310 254.202 5.599
201906 3.377 256.143 4.354
201909 3.505 256.759 4.508
201912 2.938 256.974 3.775
202003 2.284 258.115 2.922
202006 4.551 257.797 5.829
202009 4.545 260.280 5.766
202012 6.392 260.474 8.103
202103 5.902 264.877 7.358
202106 7.521 271.696 9.141
202109 6.915 274.310 8.324
202112 6.272 278.802 7.429
202203 6.216 287.504 7.139
202206 5.504 296.311 6.134
202209 4.952 296.808 5.509
202212 4.370 296.797 4.862
202303 4.202 301.836 4.597
202306 5.115 305.109 5.536
202309 5.241 307.789 5.623
202312 5.834 306.746 6.280
202403 9.564 312.332 10.112
202406 9.212 314.175 9.682
202409 8.936 315.301 9.359
202412 11.064 315.605 11.576
202503 11.126 319.799 11.488
202506 10.756 322.561 11.011
202509 10.336 324.800 10.508
202512 9.823 324.054 10.010
202603 10.206 330.213 10.206

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 19.94 mean?
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 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 Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 9.91. Over the past decade, Protagonist Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.58 to 20.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #656 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Protagonist Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.94 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 9.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.58 to a high of 20.57. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Protagonist Therapeutics' value of 19.94 is 1162% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #656 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Protagonist Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protagonist Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRNX and SYRE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Protagonist Therapeutics ranks #656 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Protagonist Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Protagonist Therapeutics' value of 19.94 is 1162% above this benchmark. Historically, Protagonist Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.58 to 20.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.91 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Protagonist Therapeutics 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.58, 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. Protagonist Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.94 is 1162% 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 Protagonist Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Protagonist Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.94, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 9.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Protagonist Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.46, compared to a current price of $136.61 — trading 93.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.94, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 9.91 and 1162% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.58. Protagonist Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.94 as of Aug. 02, 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 Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protagonist Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $136.61 is trading 93.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.46. GuruFocus considers Protagonist Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PTGX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 19.94 (101% above median its 10-year median of 9.91)
  • GF Value™: $70.46 vs. price of $136.61 (93.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1162% above the Biotechnology median (#656 of 698)

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


Protagonist Therapeutics Business Description

Address 7707 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 140, Newark, CA, USA, 94560
Protagonist Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of peptide-based therapeutics using its proprietary technology platform. The company focuses on three therapeutic areas: inflammation and immunology, hematology, and metabolic diseases. Its pipeline includes clinical-stage and preclinical candidates such as rusfertide for polycythemia vera, icotrokinra for inflammatory diseases, and other programs targeting IL-17, obesity, and iron metabolism disorders, developed through internal research and strategic collaborations.
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