SNPHF (Santen Pharmaceutical Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.51 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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SNPHF Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd SNPHF
83 GF Score
Price $13.05
GF Value $10.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Santen Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Santen Pharmaceutical Co SNPHF +4.40% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates SNPHF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Drug Manufacturers companies, Santen Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 60.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Santen Pharmaceutical Co's current share price is $13.05. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.19. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.51.

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

SNPHF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 2.39   Max: 4.36
Current: 2.53

During the past years, Santen Pharmaceutical Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.36. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.39.

SNPHF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.87% of 759 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.82 vs SNPHF: 2.53

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.

Santen Pharmaceutical Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.818. 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 $5.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Santen Pharmaceutical Co  (OTCPK:SNPHF) 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.


Santen Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Santen Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Santen Pharmaceutical Co'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.

Santen Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Santen Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 1.62 2.02 1.75 2.12

Santen Pharmaceutical Co 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 1.75 2.01 1.98 1.94 2.12

SNPHF vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Santen Pharmaceutical Co'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.


Santen Pharmaceutical Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Santen Pharmaceutical Co 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.

Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.05/5.19
=2.51

* 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.

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

For example, Santen Pharmaceutical Co'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)
=5.818/112.7000*112.7000
=5.818

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Santen Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.872 98.100 6.746
201609 6.050 98.000 6.958
201612 5.375 98.400 6.156
201703 5.562 98.100 6.390
201706 5.767 98.500 6.598
201709 6.000 98.800 6.844
201712 6.087 99.400 6.901
201803 6.625 99.200 7.527
201806 6.421 99.200 7.295
201809 6.638 99.900 7.489
201812 6.505 99.700 7.353
201903 6.558 99.700 7.413
201906 6.682 99.800 7.546
201909 6.841 100.100 7.702
201912 6.940 100.500 7.782
202003 7.043 100.300 7.914
202006 7.124 99.900 8.037
202009 7.492 99.900 8.452
202012 7.600 99.300 8.626
202103 7.137 99.900 8.051
202106 7.078 99.500 8.017
202109 7.256 100.100 8.169
202112 7.061 100.100 7.950
202203 7.111 101.100 7.927
202206 6.522 101.800 7.220
202209 5.579 103.100 6.098
202212 5.816 104.100 6.296
202303 5.857 104.400 6.323
202306 5.755 105.200 6.165
202309 5.662 106.200 6.009
202312 5.712 106.800 6.028
202403 5.624 107.200 5.913
202406 5.463 108.200 5.690
202409 5.790 108.900 5.992
202412 5.410 110.700 5.508
202503 5.626 111.100 5.707
202506 5.786 111.700 5.838
202509 5.721 112.000 5.757
202512 5.650 113.000 5.635
202603 5.818 112.700 5.818

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 2.51 mean?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co (SNPHF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 Santen Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Santen Pharmaceutical Co ranks #462 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Santen Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 is near median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 4.36. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.51 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santen Pharmaceutical Co ranks #462 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Santen Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santen Pharmaceutical Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Santen Pharmaceutical Co ranks #462 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Santen Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's value of 2.51 is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Santen Pharmaceutical Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 4.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Santen Pharmaceutical Co 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 1.82, based on 759 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. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 is 37.9% 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 Santen Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santen Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santen Pharmaceutical Co (SNPHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.24, compared to a current price of $13.05 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 37.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.82. Santen Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Santen Pharmaceutical Co (SNPHF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 Santen Pharmaceutical Co (SNPHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santen Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.05 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.24. GuruFocus considers Santen Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SNPHF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.51 (near median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: $10.24 vs. price of $13.05 (27.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#462 of 759)

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


Santen Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SNPHY:USA4536:Japan
Address 4-20 Ofukacho, Grand Front Osaka Tower A, Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 530-8552
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a drug manufacturing company that focuses on ophthalmic products. The company provides a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter eye care products, including treatments for glaucoma, dry eye, and allergies. It also develops surgical and diagnostic devices related to eye care.
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