AC Immune (STU:IMR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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STU:IMR AC Immune SA STU:IMR
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What is AC Immune Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AC Immune STU:IMR -0.10% 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates STU:IMR with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Biotechnology companies, AC Immune ranks better than 63.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), AC Immune's current share price is €1.946. AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.10. AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

STU:IMR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.06   Max: 1.6
Current: 0.92

During the past years, AC Immune's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.60. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.06.

STU:IMR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.95% of 699 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs STU:IMR: 0.92

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.

AC Immune's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.340. 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 €2.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AC Immune  (STU:IMR) 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.


AC Immune Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AC Immune Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AC Immune'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.

AC Immune Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AC Immune 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.04 1.28

AC Immune 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 0.73 0.80 1.16 1.28 1.12

STU:IMR vs NAUT, IVVD, OTLK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, AC Immune'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.


AC Immune Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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AC Immune 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.

AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.946/2.10
=0.93

* 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.

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

For example, AC Immune'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)
=0.34/108.0600*108.0600
=0.340

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

AC Immune Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.500 100.088 1.619
201609 2.416 99.604 2.621
201612 2.332 99.380 2.536
201703 2.182 100.040 2.357
201706 1.952 100.285 2.103
201709 1.712 100.254 1.845
201712 1.744 100.213 1.881
201803 1.578 100.836 1.691
201806 1.252 101.435 1.334
201809 2.522 101.246 2.692
201812 2.330 100.906 2.495
201903 3.166 101.571 3.368
201906 3.634 102.044 3.848
201909 3.740 101.396 3.986
201912 3.473 101.063 3.713
202003 3.487 101.048 3.729
202006 3.264 100.743 3.501
202009 3.017 100.585 3.241
202012 2.771 100.241 2.987
202103 2.579 100.800 2.765
202106 2.382 101.352 2.540
202109 2.272 101.533 2.418
202112 2.670 101.776 2.835
202203 2.506 103.205 2.624
202206 2.371 104.783 2.445
202209 2.359 104.835 2.432
202212 2.048 104.666 2.114
202303 1.846 106.245 1.878
202306 1.710 106.576 1.734
202309 1.550 106.570 1.572
202312 1.717 106.461 1.743
202403 1.515 107.355 1.525
202406 1.287 107.991 1.288
202409 1.399 107.468 1.407
202412 1.198 107.128 1.208
202503 0.986 107.722 0.989
202506 0.792 108.075 0.792
202509 0.664 107.710 0.666
202512 0.473 107.200 0.477
202603 0.340 108.060 0.340

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 0.93 mean?
AC Immune (STU:IMR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Jul. 24, 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 AC Immune and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, AC Immune ranks #252 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AC Immune's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.60. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. AC Immune's value of 0.93 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AC Immune ranks #252 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AC Immune has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AC Immune's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NAUT and IVVD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, AC Immune ranks #252 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AC Immune in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. AC Immune's value of 0.93 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AC Immune's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.63, AC Immune 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.63, based on 699 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. AC Immune's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 42.9% 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 AC Immune and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AC Immune's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AC Immune stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AC Immune (STU:IMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €1.95 — trading 199.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 42.9% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.63. AC Immune's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 AC Immune (STU:IMR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 24, 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 AC Immune (STU:IMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AC Immune stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.95 is trading 199.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65. GuruFocus considers AC Immune to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:IMR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €1.95 (199.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% below the Biotechnology median (#252 of 699)

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


AC Immune Business Description

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Address EPFL Innovation Park, Building B, Lausanne, CHE, 1015
AC Immune SA is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a portfolio of programs strategically focused on pioneering Precision Medicine for neurodegenerative diseases. The company uses its proprietary technology platforms to discover, design, and develop novel proprietary small molecules, antibodies, and vaccines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases associated with protein misfolding. The company has one segment. The company currently focuses mostly of its resources on discovering and developing therapeutic and diagnostic products targeting misfolded proteins. The company's pipeline consists of ACI-24.060, Crenezumab, ACI-35.030, Semorinemab, ACI-7104.056, and others.
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