Verastem (STU:2VS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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STU:2VS Verastem Inc STU:2VS
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What is Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Verastem STU:2VS -6.11% 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates STU:2VS with a GF Score™ of 27/100 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Verastem ranks better than 72.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Verastem's current share price is €4.961. Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.88. Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

STU:2VS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.44   Max: 1.81
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Verastem's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.44.

STU:2VS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.92% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.58 vs STU:2VS: 0.55

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.

Verastem's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.805. 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 €8.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Verastem  (STU:2VS) 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.


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verastem'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.

Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Verastem 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 0.77 0.18 0.38 0.32 0.68

Verastem 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 0.40 0.30 0.71 0.68 0.50

STU:2VS vs PRME, ALT, FDMT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verastem'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.


Verastem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Verastem 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.961/8.88
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Verastem'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)
=0.805/330.2130*330.2130
=0.805

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Verastem Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.712 241.018 35.227
201609 23.824 241.428 32.585
201612 22.231 241.432 30.406
201703 18.340 243.801 24.840
201706 13.923 244.955 18.769
201709 10.329 246.819 13.819
201712 11.515 246.524 15.424
201803 7.362 249.554 9.741
201806 17.710 251.989 23.208
201809 15.015 252.439 19.641
201812 17.766 251.233 23.351
201903 12.717 254.202 16.520
201906 7.089 256.143 9.139
201909 3.155 256.759 4.058
201912 0.967 256.974 1.243
202003 8.226 258.115 10.524
202006 7.197 257.797 9.219
202009 7.798 260.280 9.893
202012 6.671 260.474 8.457
202103 6.023 264.877 7.509
202106 5.105 271.696 6.204
202109 5.356 274.310 6.448
202112 5.019 278.802 5.945
202203 4.256 287.504 4.888
202206 3.261 296.311 3.634
202209 3.627 296.808 4.035
202212 2.677 296.797 2.978
202303 1.843 301.836 2.016
202306 3.715 305.109 4.021
202309 3.085 307.789 3.310
202312 2.081 306.746 2.240
202403 0.911 312.332 0.963
202406 0.652 314.175 0.685
202409 0.248 315.301 0.260
202412 -0.616 315.605 -0.645
202503 -0.583 319.799 -0.602
202506 0.508 322.561 0.520
202509 -0.198 324.800 -0.201
202512 0.628 324.054 0.640
202603 0.805 330.213 0.805

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 0.56 mean?
Verastem (STU:2VS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 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 Verastem and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Verastem ranks #189 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.81. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Verastem's value of 0.56 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verastem ranks #189 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verastem has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verastem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PRME and ALT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verastem ranks #189 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Verastem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Verastem's value of 0.56 is 64.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Verastem's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Verastem 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 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. Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 64.6% 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 Verastem 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. Verastem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verastem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verastem (STU:2VS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 64.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.58. Verastem's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Verastem (STU:2VS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 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.

Verastem Business Description

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Verastem Inc is late-stage development biopharmaceutical company, committed to advancing new medicines for patients battling cancer. Its pipeline is focused on novel anticancer agents that inhibit critical signaling pathways in cancer that promote cancer cell survival and tumor growth, particularly RAF/MEK inhibition and FAK inhibition.
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