CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 94% Below Median

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STU:HQE CytoSorbents Corp STU:HQE
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What is CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CytoSorbents STU:HQE 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 7.52. GuruFocus rates STU:HQE with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.19. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, CytoSorbents ranks better than 84.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-11), CytoSorbents's current share price is €5.92. CytoSorbents's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.40. CytoSorbents's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.48.

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

STU:HQE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 7.52   Max: 1814.05
Current: 0.44

During the past years, CytoSorbents's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1814.05. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 7.52.

STU:HQE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.37% of 512 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs STU:HQE: 0.44

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.

CytoSorbents's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.208. 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 €12.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CytoSorbents  (STU:HQE) 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.


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CytoSorbents'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.

CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CytoSorbents Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CytoSorbents 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 1.75 1.29 0.89 0.78 0.52

STU:HQE vs LFWD, GTHP, PMI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, CytoSorbents'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.


CytoSorbents Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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CytoSorbents 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.92/12.40
=0.48

* 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.

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

For example, CytoSorbents'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)
=-0.208/333.9520*333.9520
=-0.208

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CytoSorbents Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.960 241.428 1.328
201612 0.989 241.432 1.368
201703 -1.144 243.801 -1.567
201706 4.982 244.955 6.792
201709 5.555 246.819 7.516
201712 5.956 246.524 8.068
201803 7.780 249.554 10.411
201806 11.688 251.989 15.490
201809 10.818 252.439 14.311
201812 9.321 251.233 12.390
201903 8.202 254.202 10.775
201906 6.295 256.143 8.207
201909 3.753 256.759 4.881
201912 1.877 256.974 2.439
202003 10.622 258.115 13.743
202006 11.675 257.797 15.124
202009 31.391 260.280 40.276
202012 29.980 260.474 38.437
202103 29.852 264.877 37.637
202106 28.347 271.696 34.842
202109 27.469 274.310 33.441
202112 25.346 278.802 30.360
202203 23.023 287.504 26.743
202206 20.544 296.311 23.154
202209 18.027 296.808 20.283
202212 15.228 296.797 17.134
202303 12.276 301.836 13.582
202306 10.014 305.109 10.961
202309 7.768 307.789 8.428
202312 7.899 306.746 8.600
202403 6.383 312.332 6.825
202406 5.698 314.175 6.057
202409 4.276 315.301 4.529
202412 3.850 315.605 4.074
202503 4.303 319.799 4.493
202506 3.208 322.561 3.321
202509 2.447 324.800 2.516
202512 1.605 324.054 1.654
202603 0.605 330.213 0.612
202606 -0.208 333.952 -0.208

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 0.48 mean?
CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 as of Sep. 11, 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 CytoSorbents and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 7.52. Over the past decade, CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1,814.05. According to the industry distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #80 out of 512 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CytoSorbents' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1,814.05. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. CytoSorbents' value of 0.48 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #80 out of 512 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CytoSorbents has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CytoSorbents' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LFWD and GTHP?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, CytoSorbents ranks #80 out of 512 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CytoSorbents in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. CytoSorbents' value of 0.48 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CytoSorbents' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1,814.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.52 vs. the industry median of 1.80, CytoSorbents 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 1.80, based on 512 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. CytoSorbents's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 73.3% 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 CytoSorbents and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CytoSorbents's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CytoSorbents stock overvalued right now?
CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.19, compared to a current price of €5.92 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 7.52 and 73.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. CytoSorbents' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 CytoSorbents (STU:HQE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Sep. 11, 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 CytoSorbents (STU:HQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CytoSorbents stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.92 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.19.

Key valuation signals for STU:HQE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (94% below median its 10-year median of 7.52)
  • GF Value™: €16.19 vs. price of €5.92 (63.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#80 of 512)

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


CytoSorbents Business Description

Other Exchanges CTSO:USA
Address 305 College Road East, Princeton, NJ, USA, 08540
CytoSorbents Corp is a leader in blood purification for the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery. CytoSorbent's proprietary blood purification technologies are based on biocompatible, high-porous polymer beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. CytoSorbent's technologies are used in several broad applications. Specifically, two important applications are: the removal of blood thinners during and after cardiothoracic surgery to reduce the risk of severe bleeding, and the removal of inflammatory agents and toxins in common critical illnesses that can cause massive inflammation, organ failure, and patient death. Geographically, in the USA, Germany, and Others.
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