Amgen (TSX:AMGN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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What is Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Amgen TSX:AMGN -0.75% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 7.53. GuruFocus rates TSX:AMGN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of C$27.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Drug Manufacturers companies, Amgen ranks worse than 96.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Amgen's current share price is C$27.77. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$30.71. Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

TSX:AMGN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.86   Med: 7.53   Max: 18.9
Current: 16.23

During the past years, Amgen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.90. The lowest was 4.86. And the median was 7.53.

TSX:AMGN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.86% of 636 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.685 vs TSX:AMGN: 16.23

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.

Amgen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$30.674. 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 C$30.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Amgen  (TSX:AMGN) 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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amgen'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.

Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Amgen Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Amgen Quarterly Data
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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 0.62 0.64 0.78 0.84 0.88

TSX:AMGN vs GILD, PFE, BMY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Amgen'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.


Amgen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Amgen 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.77/30.713
=0.90

* 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.

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

For example, Amgen'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)
=30.674/333.9520*333.9520
=30.674

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Amgen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 54.301 241.428 75.111
201612 54.272 241.432 75.070
201703 55.507 243.801 76.032
201706 56.381 244.955 76.865
201709 55.474 246.819 75.058
201712 43.791 246.524 59.321
201803 30.219 249.554 40.439
201806 30.219 251.989 40.048
201809 28.579 252.439 37.807
201812 27.116 251.233 36.044
201903 23.553 254.202 30.942
201906 23.426 256.143 30.542
201909 24.266 256.759 31.561
201912 21.210 256.974 27.564
202003 22.960 258.115 29.706
202006 24.757 257.797 32.070
202009 25.087 260.280 32.188
202012 20.728 260.474 26.575
202103 20.392 264.877 25.710
202106 17.929 271.696 22.037
202109 18.424 274.310 22.430
202112 15.159 278.802 18.158
202203 2.142 287.504 2.488
202206 5.834 296.311 6.575
202209 9.408 296.808 10.585
202212 9.289 296.797 10.452
202303 13.546 301.836 14.987
202306 16.775 305.109 18.361
202309 19.344 307.789 20.988
202312 15.348 306.746 16.709
202403 12.670 312.332 13.547
202406 15.092 314.175 16.042
202409 18.918 315.301 20.037
202412 15.743 315.605 16.658
202503 16.614 319.799 17.349
202506 18.829 322.561 19.494
202509 24.854 324.800 25.554
202512 22.027 324.054 22.700
202603 23.763 330.213 24.032
202606 30.674 333.952 30.674

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 0.90 mean?
Amgen (TSX:AMGN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 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 Amgen and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 7.53. Over the past decade, Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 18.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #616 out of 636 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 7.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.86 to a high of 18.90. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Amgen's value of 0.90 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amgen ranks #616 out of 636 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amgen has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amgen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GILD and PFE?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Amgen ranks #616 out of 636 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Amgen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Amgen's value of 0.90 is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Amgen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.86 to 18.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.53 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Amgen 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.69, based on 636 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. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 46.6% 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 Amgen and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amgen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amgen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen (TSX:AMGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$27.24, compared to a current price of C$27.77 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 7.53 and 46.6% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.69. Amgen's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Amgen (TSX:AMGN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 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 Amgen (TSX:AMGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amgen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$27.77 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$27.24. GuruFocus considers Amgen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AMGN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (88% below median its 10-year median of 7.53)
  • GF Value™: C$27.24 vs. price of C$27.77 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.6% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#616 of 636)

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


Amgen Business Description

Address One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320-1799
Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drugs Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brought several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.
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