Amgen (STU:AMG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.45 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 133% Above Median

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STU:AMG Amgen Inc STU:AMG
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Price €355.20
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What is Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Amgen STU:AMG +1.33% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates STU:AMG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €320.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Drug Manufacturers companies, Amgen ranks worse than 96.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Amgen's current share price is €355.20. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.35. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 17.45.

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

STU:AMG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86   Med: 7.48   Max: 17.68
Current: 17.68

During the past years, Amgen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.68. The lowest was 4.86. And the median was 7.48.

STU:AMG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.73% of 733 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs STU:AMG: 17.68

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.

Amgen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.649. 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 €20.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Amgen  (STU:AMG) 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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amgen'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.

Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Amgen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Amgen 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 10.81 11.20 13.49 14.77 15.58

STU:AMG vs GILD, PFE, BMY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Amgen'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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Amgen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=355.20/20.35
=17.45

* 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.

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

For example, Amgen'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)
=18.649/333.9520*333.9520
=18.649

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Amgen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 36.814 241.428 50.922
201612 38.376 241.432 53.082
201703 38.915 243.801 53.305
201706 38.638 244.955 52.676
201709 37.215 246.819 50.353
201712 29.533 246.524 40.007
201803 19.009 249.554 25.438
201806 19.664 251.989 26.060
201809 19.199 252.439 25.398
201812 17.452 251.233 23.198
201903 15.603 254.202 20.498
201906 15.866 256.143 20.686
201909 16.642 256.759 21.645
201912 14.720 256.974 19.129
202003 14.599 258.115 18.888
202006 16.141 257.797 20.909
202009 15.945 260.280 20.458
202012 13.374 260.474 17.147
202103 13.629 264.877 17.183
202106 12.017 271.696 14.771
202109 12.362 274.310 15.050
202112 10.621 278.802 12.722
202203 1.557 287.504 1.809
202206 4.278 296.311 4.821
202209 6.916 296.808 7.782
202212 6.472 296.797 7.282
202303 9.349 301.836 10.344
202306 11.701 305.109 12.807
202309 13.406 307.789 14.546
202312 10.674 306.746 11.621
202403 8.621 312.332 9.218
202406 10.250 314.175 10.895
202409 12.617 315.301 13.363
202412 10.452 315.605 11.060
202503 10.679 319.799 11.152
202506 11.964 322.561 12.386
202509 15.219 324.800 15.648
202512 13.723 324.054 14.142
202603 14.729 330.213 14.896
202606 18.649 333.952 18.649

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 17.45 mean?
Amgen (STU:AMG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.45 as of Aug. 09, 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 Amgen and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 7.48. Over the past decade, Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 17.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #709 out of 733 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.45 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 7.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 17.68. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Amgen's value of 17.45 is 864.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amgen ranks #709 out of 733 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amgen has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GILD and PFE?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #709 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Amgen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Amgen's value of 17.45 is 864.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Amgen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 17.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Amgen 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 1.81, based on 733 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. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.45 is 864.1% 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 Amgen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.45, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 7.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amgen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen (STU:AMG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €320.17, compared to a current price of €355.20 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.45, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 864.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.81. Amgen's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Amgen (STU:AMG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.45 as of Aug. 09, 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 Amgen (STU:AMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €355.20 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €320.17. GuruFocus considers Amgen to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AMG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.45 (133% above median its 10-year median of 7.48)
  • GF Value™: €320.17 vs. price of €355.20 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 864.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#709 of 733)

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


Amgen Business Description

Address One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320-1799
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drugs Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brought several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
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