Corcept Therapeutics (STU:HTD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 24.79 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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STU:HTD Corcept Therapeutics Inc STU:HTD
78 GF Score
Price €97.44
GF Value €63.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Corcept Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Corcept Therapeutics STU:HTD +1.82% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.79 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 16.73. GuruFocus rates STU:HTD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Biotechnology companies, Corcept Therapeutics ranks worse than 96.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Corcept Therapeutics's current share price is €97.44. Corcept Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.93. Corcept Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 24.79.

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

STU:HTD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.08   Med: 16.73   Max: 61.22
Current: 25.62

During the past years, Corcept Therapeutics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 61.22. The lowest was 8.08. And the median was 16.73.

STU:HTD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.32% of 680 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.575 vs STU:HTD: 25.62

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.

Corcept Therapeutics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.720. 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 €3.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Corcept Therapeutics  (STU:HTD) 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.


Corcept Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Corcept Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corcept Therapeutics'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.

Corcept Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Corcept Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Corcept Therapeutics 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 18.85 20.56 18.86 9.26 19.38

STU:HTD vs MDGL, BMRN, ARWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Corcept Therapeutics'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.


Corcept Therapeutics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Corcept Therapeutics 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.

Corcept Therapeutics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=97.44/3.93
=24.79

* 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.

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

For example, Corcept Therapeutics'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)
=5.72/333.9520*333.9520
=5.720

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Corcept Therapeutics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.251 241.428 0.347
201612 0.348 241.432 0.481
201703 0.410 243.801 0.562
201706 0.512 244.955 0.698
201709 0.640 246.819 0.866
201712 1.386 246.524 1.878
201803 1.519 249.554 2.033
201806 1.797 251.989 2.381
201809 1.935 252.439 2.560
201812 2.098 251.233 2.789
201903 2.214 254.202 2.909
201906 2.303 256.143 3.003
201909 2.688 256.759 3.496
201912 2.887 256.974 3.752
202003 3.257 258.115 4.214
202006 3.496 257.797 4.529
202009 3.595 260.280 4.613
202012 3.664 260.474 4.698
202103 3.731 264.877 4.704
202106 3.805 271.696 4.677
202109 4.043 274.310 4.922
202112 3.119 278.802 3.736
202203 3.451 287.504 4.009
202206 3.967 296.311 4.471
202209 4.490 296.808 5.052
202212 4.361 296.797 4.907
202303 4.507 301.836 4.987
202306 3.770 305.109 4.126
202309 4.234 307.789 4.594
202312 4.436 306.746 4.829
202403 4.876 312.332 5.214
202406 5.329 314.175 5.664
202409 5.467 315.301 5.790
202412 6.244 315.605 6.607
202503 5.968 319.799 6.232
202506 5.144 322.561 5.326
202509 5.116 324.800 5.260
202512 5.205 324.054 5.364
202603 5.159 330.213 5.217
202606 5.720 333.952 5.720

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 24.79 mean?
Corcept Therapeutics (STU:HTD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.79 as of Sep. 17, 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 Corcept Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, Corcept Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.08 to 61.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Corcept Therapeutics ranks #655 out of 680 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Corcept Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Corcept Therapeutics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.79 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.08 to a high of 61.22. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Corcept Therapeutics' value of 24.79 is 1474% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corcept Therapeutics ranks #655 out of 680 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Corcept Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corcept Therapeutics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MDGL and BMRN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Corcept Therapeutics ranks #655 out of 680 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Corcept Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Corcept Therapeutics' value of 24.79 is 1474% above this benchmark. Historically, Corcept Therapeutics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.08 to 61.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Corcept Therapeutics 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.58, based on 680 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. Corcept Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.79 is 1474% 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 Corcept Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corcept Therapeutics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.79, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corcept Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corcept Therapeutics (STU:HTD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.90, compared to a current price of €97.44 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.79, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 1474% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.58. Corcept Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Corcept Therapeutics (STU:HTD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.79 as of Sep. 17, 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 Corcept Therapeutics (STU:HTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corcept Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €97.44 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €63.90. GuruFocus considers Corcept Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HTD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 24.79 (48% above median its 10-year median of 16.73)
  • GF Value™: €63.90 vs. price of €97.44 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1474% above the Biotechnology median (#655 of 680)

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


Corcept Therapeutics Business Description

Address 101 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Corcept Therapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of medications that treat severe metabolic, oncologic, and neuropsychiatric disorders by modulating the effect of the cortisol hormone. The company markets Korlym (mifepristone) tablets and its authorized generic version, which is an oral medication for the treatment of hypercortisolism (also known as Cushing's syndrome). Additionally, its pipeline contains several key compounds, such as Relacorilant, Dazucorilant, Miricorilant, etc., that are being evaluated in clinical trials as potential treatments for a variety of serious disorders like hypercortisolism, solid tumors (including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, pancreatic, and prostate cancers), ALS, and MASH.
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