Azenta (STU:BA3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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STU:BA3 Azenta Inc STU:BA3
78 GF Score
Price €28.20
GF Value €45.97
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Azenta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Azenta STU:BA3 -1.40% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates STU:BA3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 514 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Azenta ranks better than 64.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Azenta's current share price is €28.20. Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €24.83. Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

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

STU:BA3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 3.08   Max: 10.27
Current: 1.18

During the past years, Azenta's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.27. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 3.08.

STU:BA3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.59% of 514 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.86 vs STU:BA3: 1.18

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.

Azenta's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.951. 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 €24.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Azenta  (STU:BA3) 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.


Azenta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Azenta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Azenta'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.

Azenta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Azenta Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Azenta 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 1.22 1.10 1.25 0.76 0.89

STU:BA3 vs KMTS, STAA, BLFS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Azenta'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.


Azenta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Azenta 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.20/24.83
=1.14

* 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.

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

For example, Azenta'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)
=29.951/333.9520*333.9520
=29.951

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Azenta Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.188 241.428 9.943
201612 7.539 241.432 10.428
201703 7.661 243.801 10.494
201706 7.525 244.955 10.259
201709 7.300 246.819 9.877
201712 7.511 246.524 10.175
201803 8.023 249.554 10.736
201806 8.631 251.989 11.438
201809 8.701 252.439 11.511
201812 8.920 251.233 11.857
201903 8.956 254.202 11.766
201906 9.045 256.143 11.793
201909 14.304 256.759 18.604
201912 14.165 256.974 18.408
202003 14.248 258.115 18.434
202006 14.144 257.797 18.322
202009 13.955 260.280 17.905
202012 13.870 260.474 17.783
202103 14.314 264.877 18.047
202106 14.610 271.696 17.958
202109 15.152 274.310 18.446
202112 16.154 278.802 19.349
202203 41.958 287.504 48.737
202206 43.242 296.311 48.735
202209 45.282 296.808 50.949
202212 39.253 296.797 44.167
202303 39.107 301.836 43.268
202306 41.078 305.109 44.961
202309 41.064 307.789 44.555
202312 40.218 306.746 43.785
202403 37.445 312.332 40.037
202406 36.692 314.175 39.002
202409 34.953 315.301 37.021
202412 35.928 315.605 38.017
202503 34.382 319.799 35.904
202506 31.692 322.561 32.811
202509 32.085 324.800 32.989
202512 31.824 324.054 32.796
202603 29.177 330.213 29.507
202606 29.951 333.952 29.951

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 1.14 mean?
Azenta (STU:BA3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Aug. 29, 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 Azenta and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Azenta ranks #182 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Azenta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 10.27. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Azenta's value of 1.14 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Azenta ranks #182 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Azenta has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Azenta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KMTS and STAA?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Azenta ranks #182 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Azenta in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Azenta's value of 1.14 is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Azenta's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 10.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Azenta 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.86, based on 514 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. Azenta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 38.7% 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 Azenta and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Azenta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Azenta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azenta (STU:BA3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.97, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 38.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.86. Azenta's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Azenta (STU:BA3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 29, 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 Azenta (STU:BA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azenta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.97. GuruFocus considers Azenta to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BA3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (63% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: €45.97 vs. price of €28.20 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 38.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#182 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Azenta Business Description

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Address 200 Summit Drive, 6th Floor, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Azenta Inc provides biological and chemical sample exploration and management solutions, using precision automation and cryogenics to develop automated ultra-cold storage. It serves customers from research to commercialization with sample management, automated storage, genomic services, consumables, informatics, and repository services. The company operates through two segments: Sample Management Solutions, offering SRS and Core Products such as automated stores, cryogenic systems, sample tubes, consumables, instruments, and thawing devices, which generate majority of its revenue; and Multiomics, which provides genomic analysis services. The company operates in United States, China, United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and others, with majority of its revenue in the United States.
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