Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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STU:FLB Standard BioTools Inc STU:FLB
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What is Standard BioTools Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Standard BioTools STU:FLB -5.96% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates STU:FLB with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Standard BioTools ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Standard BioTools's current share price is €0.675. Standard BioTools's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.12. Standard BioTools's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.60.

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

STU:FLB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 1.02   Max: 9.04
Current: 0.66

During the past years, Standard BioTools's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.04. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.02.

STU:FLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.69% of 521 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs STU:FLB: 0.66

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.

Standard BioTools's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.244. 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 €1.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Standard BioTools  (STU:FLB) 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.


Standard BioTools Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Standard BioTools Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard BioTools'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.

Standard BioTools Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Standard BioTools 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 1.23 0.40 0.94 0.96 0.94

Standard BioTools 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 0.63 0.75 0.88 0.94 0.70

STU:FLB vs CV, ELMD, CATX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Standard BioTools'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.


Standard BioTools Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Standard BioTools 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.

Standard BioTools's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.675/1.12
=0.60

* 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.

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

For example, Standard BioTools'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)
=1.244/330.2130*330.2130
=1.244

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Standard BioTools Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.583 241.018 3.539
201609 2.080 241.428 2.845
201612 1.728 241.432 2.363
201703 1.229 243.801 1.665
201706 0.724 244.955 0.976
201709 0.849 246.819 1.136
201712 0.674 246.524 0.903
201803 1.012 249.554 1.339
201806 0.762 251.989 0.999
201809 0.489 252.439 0.640
201812 1.285 251.233 1.689
201903 2.338 254.202 3.037
201906 2.202 256.143 2.839
201909 2.123 256.759 2.730
201912 1.976 256.974 2.539
202003 1.811 258.115 2.317
202006 1.653 257.797 2.117
202009 1.741 260.280 2.209
202012 1.533 260.474 1.943
202103 1.378 264.877 1.718
202106 1.193 271.696 1.450
202109 1.104 274.310 1.329
202112 1.088 278.802 1.289
202203 0.260 287.504 0.299
202206 -0.450 296.311 -0.501
202209 -0.800 296.808 -0.890
202212 -0.968 296.797 -1.077
202303 -1.154 301.836 -1.262
202306 -1.323 305.109 -1.432
202309 -1.553 307.789 -1.666
202312 -1.692 306.746 -1.821
202403 1.396 312.332 1.476
202406 1.277 314.175 1.342
202409 1.184 315.301 1.240
202412 1.193 315.605 1.248
202503 1.109 319.799 1.145
202506 0.964 322.561 0.987
202509 0.888 324.800 0.903
202512 0.938 324.054 0.956
202603 1.244 330.213 1.244

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 0.60 mean?
Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 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 Standard BioTools and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Standard BioTools' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 9.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #111 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Standard BioTools' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Standard BioTools' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 9.04. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Standard BioTools' value of 0.60 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #111 out of 521 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standard BioTools has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard BioTools' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CV and ELMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #111 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Standard BioTools in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Standard BioTools' value of 0.60 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard BioTools' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 9.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Standard BioTools 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 1.77, based on 521 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. Standard BioTools's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 66.1% 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 Standard BioTools and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Standard BioTools's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard BioTools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.68 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 66.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.77. Standard BioTools' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 5 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.68 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46. GuruFocus considers Standard BioTools to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FLB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.68 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#111 of 521)

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


Standard BioTools Business Description

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Standard BioTools Inc develops, manufactures, and sells technologies that help biomedical researchers in their search for developing medicines faster. Its tools provide insights into health and disease using proprietary mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, which serve applications in proteomics and genomics, respectively. The company operates in one segment. Its technology includes: Genomics; Single-cell proteomics; Spatial proteomics. Its platforms include: Biomark X9 System, CyTOF XT system, and Hyperion XTi Imaging System. The company offers a diverse range of instrumentation, consumables, and services that generate high-quality data across early discovery, translational and clinical research. Geographically, it operates in Americas; EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
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