Zentek (TSXV:ZEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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What is Zentek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zentek TSXV:ZEN -2.17% 22 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates TSXV:ZEN with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Zentek ranks worse than 62.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Zentek's current share price is C$0.90. Zentek's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.33. Zentek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.73.

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

TSXV:ZEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73   Med: 4.23   Max: 18
Current: 2.7

During the past years, Zentek's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.00. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 4.23.

TSXV:ZEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.88% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.875 vs TSXV:ZEN: 2.70

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.

Zentek's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.091. 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$0.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zentek  (TSXV:ZEN) 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.


Zentek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zentek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zentek'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.

Zentek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zentek Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.95 5.18 4.21 4.45 2.16

Zentek 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 4.45 4.13 3.05 2.63 2.16

TSXV:ZEN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Zentek'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.


Zentek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

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


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Zentek 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.90/0.33
=2.73

* 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.

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

For example, Zentek'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)
=0.091/132.2623*132.2623
=0.091

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Zentek Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.383 102.002 0.497
201609 0.377 101.765 0.490
201612 0.368 101.449 0.480
201703 0.361 102.634 0.465
201706 0.355 103.029 0.456
201709 0.351 103.345 0.449
201712 0.351 103.345 0.449
201803 0.347 105.004 0.437
201806 0.348 105.557 0.436
201809 0.339 105.636 0.424
201812 0.341 105.399 0.428
201903 0.335 106.979 0.414
201906 0.331 107.690 0.407
201909 0.328 107.611 0.403
201912 0.327 107.769 0.401
202003 0.320 107.927 0.392
202006 0.323 108.401 0.394
202009 0.325 108.164 0.397
202012 0.323 108.559 0.394
202103 0.319 110.298 0.383
202106 0.354 111.720 0.419
202109 0.328 112.905 0.384
202112 0.067 113.774 0.078
202203 0.419 117.646 0.471
202206 0.310 120.806 0.339
202209 0.286 120.648 0.314
202212 0.260 120.964 0.284
202303 0.305 122.702 0.329
202306 0.283 124.203 0.301
202309 0.247 125.230 0.261
202312 0.223 125.072 0.236
202403 0.200 126.258 0.210
202406 0.181 127.522 0.188
202409 0.178 127.285 0.185
202412 0.156 127.364 0.162
202503 0.141 129.181 0.144
202506 0.134 129.892 0.136
202509 0.111 130.287 0.113
202512 0.115 130.366 0.117
202603 0.091 132.262 0.091

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 2.73 mean?
Zentek (TSXV:ZEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 as of Aug. 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 Zentek and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Zentek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 18.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Zentek ranks #327 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Zentek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zentek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 18.00. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Zentek's value of 2.73 is 45.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zentek ranks #327 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zentek has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zentek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Zentek ranks #327 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zentek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Zentek's value of 2.73 is 45.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zentek's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 18.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Zentek 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 520 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. Zentek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 45.6% 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 Zentek 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. Zentek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zentek stock overvalued right now?
Zentek (TSXV:ZEN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 45.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.88. Zentek's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Zentek (TSXV:ZEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Aug. 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.

Zentek Business Description

Other Exchanges ZTEK:USA
Address 24 Corporate Court, Guelph, ON, CAN, N1G 5G5
Zentek Ltd is an IP development and commercialization company focused on next-gen healthcare solutions in the areas of prevention, detection, and treatment. It is focused on commercializing ZENGuard, a patent-pending coating with 99% antimicrobial activity, including against COVID-19, and the potential to use similar compounds as pharmaceutical products against infectious diseases.
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