Nephros (STU:NPJP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.86 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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STU:NPJP Nephros Inc STU:NPJP
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What is Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nephros STU:NPJP -7.35% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates STU:NPJP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 519 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nephros ranks worse than 80.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Nephros's current share price is €3.50. Nephros's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.72. Nephros's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.86.

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

STU:NPJP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 4.38   Max: 33.57
Current: 5.12

During the past years, Nephros's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 33.57. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 4.38.

STU:NPJP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.15% of 519 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs STU:NPJP: 5.12

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.

Nephros's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.957. 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 €0.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Nephros  (STU:NPJP) 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.


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nephros'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.

Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nephros Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nephros Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:NPJP vs MLSS, POCI, HBIO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nephros'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.


Nephros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Nephros 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.50/0.72
=4.86

* 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.

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

For example, Nephros'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)
=0.957/333.9520*333.9520
=0.957

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nephros Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.198 241.428 0.274
201612 0.114 241.432 0.158
201703 0.214 243.801 0.293
201706 0.116 244.955 0.158
201709 0.037 246.819 0.050
201712 0.268 246.524 0.363
201803 0.242 249.554 0.324
201806 0.540 251.989 0.716
201809 0.489 252.439 0.647
201812 0.465 251.233 0.618
201903 0.321 254.202 0.422
201906 0.439 256.143 0.572
201909 0.433 256.759 0.563
201912 0.522 256.974 0.678
202003 1.063 258.115 1.375
202006 0.907 257.797 1.175
202009 0.788 260.280 1.011
202012 1.043 260.474 1.337
202103 1.054 264.877 1.329
202106 0.982 271.696 1.207
202109 1.020 274.310 1.242
202112 1.009 278.802 1.209
202203 0.894 287.504 1.038
202206 0.845 296.311 0.952
202209 0.618 296.808 0.695
202212 0.513 296.797 0.577
202303 0.792 301.836 0.876
202306 0.762 305.109 0.834
202309 0.771 307.789 0.837
202312 0.727 306.746 0.791
202403 0.714 312.332 0.763
202406 0.698 314.175 0.742
202409 0.699 315.301 0.740
202412 0.778 315.605 0.823
202503 0.811 319.799 0.847
202506 0.785 322.561 0.813
202509 0.802 324.800 0.825
202512 0.819 324.054 0.844
202603 0.854 330.213 0.864
202606 0.957 333.952 0.957

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 4.86 mean?
Nephros (STU:NPJP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 as of Aug. 21, 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 Nephros and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 33.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #416 out of 519 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nephros' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 33.57. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Nephros' value of 4.86 is 158.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nephros ranks #416 out of 519 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nephros has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nephros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MLSS and POCI?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nephros ranks #416 out of 519 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nephros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Nephros' value of 4.86 is 158.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nephros' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 33.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Nephros 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.88, based on 519 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. Nephros's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 is 158.5% 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 Nephros and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nephros's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nephros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros (STU:NPJP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.77, compared to a current price of €3.50 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 158.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.88. Nephros' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Nephros (STU:NPJP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86 as of Aug. 21, 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 Nephros (STU:NPJP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nephros stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.50 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.77. GuruFocus considers Nephros to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NPJP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.86 (11% above median its 10-year median of 4.38)
  • GF Value™: €2.77 vs. price of €3.50 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 158.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#416 of 519)

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


Nephros Business Description

Other Exchanges NEPH:USA
Address 380 Lackawanna Place, South Orange, NJ, USA, 07079
Nephros Inc is a commercial-stage company that develops and sells high-performance water solutions to the medical and commercial markets. In medical markets, it sells water filtration products and waterborne pathogen detection products. In commercial markets, the company manufactures and sells water filters that improve the taste and odor of water and reduce biofilm, bacteria, and scale build-up in downstream equipment. The company's subsidiary is engaged in the development of its second-generation hemodiafiltration system and other products focused on improving therapies for patients with renal disease. The company generates almost all of revenue from product sales and a small amount from royalty revenue and other revenues.
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