Editas Medicine (STU:8EM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.46 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:8EM Editas Medicine Inc STU:8EM
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What is Editas Medicine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Editas Medicine STU:8EM -4.29% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates STU:8EM with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 697 Biotechnology companies, Editas Medicine ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Editas Medicine's current share price is €2.23. Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.89. Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.46.

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

STU:8EM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.45

During the past years, Editas Medicine's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.45.

STU:8EM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.61% of 697 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs STU:8EM: 0.45

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.

Editas Medicine's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.039. 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 €4.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Editas Medicine  (STU:8EM) 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.


Editas Medicine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Editas Medicine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Editas Medicine'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.

Editas Medicine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Editas Medicine Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Editas Medicine 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 0.20 0.38 0.61 0.36 0.44

STU:8EM vs BNTC, PBYI, EVMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Editas Medicine'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.


Editas Medicine Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Editas Medicine 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.

Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.23/4.89
=0.46

* 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.

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

For example, Editas Medicine'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)
=0.039/330.2130*330.2130
=0.039

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Editas Medicine Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.713 241.018 6.457
201609 4.258 241.428 5.824
201612 3.563 241.432 4.873
201703 4.742 243.801 6.423
201706 4.024 244.955 5.425
201709 3.565 246.819 4.770
201712 3.950 246.524 5.291
201803 4.297 249.554 5.686
201806 4.182 251.989 5.480
201809 4.049 252.439 5.296
201812 4.257 251.233 5.595
201903 3.928 254.202 5.103
201906 3.470 256.143 4.473
201909 3.733 256.759 4.801
201912 4.345 256.974 5.583
202003 3.874 258.115 4.956
202006 6.102 257.797 7.816
202009 6.023 260.280 7.641
202012 5.171 260.474 6.555
202103 7.943 264.877 9.902
202106 7.469 271.696 9.078
202109 7.300 274.310 8.788
202112 7.160 278.802 8.480
202203 6.787 287.504 7.795
202206 6.407 296.311 7.140
202209 6.092 296.808 6.778
202212 4.945 296.797 5.502
202303 4.298 301.836 4.702
202306 4.523 305.109 4.895
202309 4.136 307.789 4.437
202312 3.915 306.746 4.215
202403 3.294 312.332 3.483
202406 2.615 314.175 2.748
202409 1.917 315.301 2.008
202412 1.550 315.605 1.622
202503 0.690 319.799 0.712
202506 0.190 322.561 0.195
202509 0.123 324.800 0.125
202512 0.238 324.054 0.243
202603 0.039 330.213 0.039

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 0.46 mean?
Editas Medicine (STU:8EM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.46 as of Aug. 03, 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 Editas Medicine and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #170 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Editas Medicine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.46 is near median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.98. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Editas Medicine's value of 0.46 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #170 out of 697 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Editas Medicine has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Editas Medicine's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BNTC and PBYI?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Editas Medicine ranks #170 out of 697 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Editas Medicine in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60. Editas Medicine's value of 0.46 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Editas Medicine's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Editas Medicine 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 1.60, based on 697 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. Editas Medicine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.46 is 71.3% 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 Editas Medicine and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Editas Medicine's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Editas Medicine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine (STU:8EM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.48, compared to a current price of €2.23 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 71.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.60. Editas Medicine's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Editas Medicine (STU:8EM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Aug. 03, 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 Editas Medicine (STU:8EM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.23 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.48. GuruFocus considers Editas Medicine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8EM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.46 (near median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: €1.48 vs. price of €2.23 (50.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.3% below the Biotechnology median (#170 of 697)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8EM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Editas Medicine Business Description

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Address 11 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02141
Editas Medicine Inc is a clinical-stage genome editing company dedicated to developing potentially transformative genomic medicines to treat a broad range of serious diseases. The company focuses on developing a proprietary gene editing platform based on CRISPR technology and continues to expand its capabilities. CRISPR uses a protein-RNA complex composed of an enzyme, including either Cas9 (CRISPR-associated protein 9) or Cas12a (CRISPR from Prevotella and Francisella 1, also known as Cpf1). The company has a single operating segment, which is the business of developing and commercializing gene editing technology.
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