CareDx (STU:1K9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.97 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 140% Above Median

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STU:1K9 CareDx Inc STU:1K9
68 GF Score
Price €43.60
GF Value €21.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CareDx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CareDx STU:1K9 +6.86% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.97 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates STU:1K9 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, CareDx ranks worse than 89.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), CareDx's current share price is €43.60. CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.86. CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.97.

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

STU:1K9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74   Med: 3.74   Max: 11.72
Current: 9.09

During the past years, CareDx's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.72. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 3.74.

STU:1K9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.92% of 129 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs STU:1K9: 9.09

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.

CareDx's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.176. 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 €4.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CareDx  (STU:1K9) 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.


CareDx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CareDx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CareDx'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.

CareDx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CareDx Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 4.76 3.47 4.43 3.63

CareDx 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 3.87 2.83 3.63 3.22 5.10

STU:1K9 vs NEO, WGS, PSNL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, CareDx'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.


CareDx Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CareDx 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.

CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.60/4.86
=8.97

* 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.

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

For example, CareDx'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)
=7.176/333.9520*333.9520
=7.176

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CareDx Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.520 241.428 2.103
201612 0.868 241.432 1.201
201703 0.641 243.801 0.878
201706 0.492 244.955 0.671
201709 -0.012 246.819 -0.016
201712 -0.180 246.524 -0.244
201803 0.768 249.554 1.028
201806 0.689 251.989 0.913
201809 0.981 252.439 1.298
201812 2.037 251.233 2.708
201903 2.019 254.202 2.652
201906 1.949 256.143 2.541
201909 2.088 256.759 2.716
201912 2.097 256.974 2.725
202003 2.133 258.115 2.760
202006 4.739 257.797 6.139
202009 4.642 260.280 5.956
202012 4.617 260.474 5.919
202103 7.626 264.877 9.615
202106 7.578 271.696 9.314
202109 7.604 274.310 9.257
202112 7.791 278.802 9.332
202203 7.826 287.504 9.090
202206 7.869 296.311 8.869
202209 8.240 296.808 9.271
202212 7.599 296.797 8.550
202303 7.312 301.836 8.090
202306 6.924 305.109 7.579
202309 6.820 307.789 7.400
202312 4.653 306.746 5.066
202403 4.552 312.332 4.867
202406 4.673 314.175 4.967
202409 4.636 315.301 4.910
202412 6.598 315.605 6.982
202503 6.327 319.799 6.607
202506 5.333 322.561 5.521
202509 5.157 324.800 5.302
202512 5.084 324.054 5.239
202603 5.289 330.213 5.349
202606 7.176 333.952 7.176

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 8.97 mean?
CareDx (STU:1K9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.97 as of Aug. 26, 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 CareDx and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, CareDx ranks #116 out of 129 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CareDx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.97 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 11.72. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. CareDx's value of 8.97 is 406.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CareDx ranks #116 out of 129 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CareDx has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CareDx's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEO and WGS?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, CareDx ranks #116 out of 129 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CareDx in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. CareDx's value of 8.97 is 406.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CareDx's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 11.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 1.77, CareDx 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.77, based on 129 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. CareDx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.97 is 406.8% 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 CareDx and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CareDx's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.97, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CareDx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareDx (STU:1K9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.64, compared to a current price of €43.60 — trading 101.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.97, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 406.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.77. CareDx's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 CareDx (STU:1K9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.97 as of Aug. 26, 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 CareDx (STU:1K9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CareDx stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €43.60 is trading 101.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.64. GuruFocus considers CareDx to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1K9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.97 (140% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
  • GF Value™: €21.64 vs. price of €43.60 (101.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 406.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#116 of 129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1K9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CareDx Business Description

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Address 8000 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, CA, USA, 94005
CareDx Inc operates as a precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. It offers testing services, products, and digital solutions along with the pre- and post-transplant patient journey and is a provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients. The Company's commercially available testing services consist of AlloSure Kidney, AlloMap Heart, AlloSure Heart, a dd-cfDNA solution for heart transplant patients, and AlloSure Lung, a dd-cfDNA solution for lung transplant patients. Geographically it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Testing services.
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