Johnson & Johnson (UKEX:JNJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.85 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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What is Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Johnson & Johnson UKEX:JNJ 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.85 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates UKEX:JNJ with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴4,172.60. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Drug Manufacturers companies, Johnson & Johnson ranks worse than 92.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), Johnson & Johnson's current share price is ₴5947.00. Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴757.98. Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.85.

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

UKEX:JNJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6   Med: 5.49   Max: 8.5
Current: 8.5

During the past years, Johnson & Johnson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.50. The lowest was 4.60. And the median was 5.49.

UKEX:JNJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.13% of 635 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs UKEX:JNJ: 8.50

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.

Johnson & Johnson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴1,570.329. 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 ₴757.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Johnson & Johnson  (UKEX:JNJ) 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.


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson & Johnson'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.

Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Johnson & Johnson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Johnson & Johnson Quarterly Data
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UKEX:JNJ vs ABBV, MRK, LLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Johnson & Johnson'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.


Johnson & Johnson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Johnson & Johnson 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.

Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5947.00/757.98
=7.85

* 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.

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

For example, Johnson & Johnson'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)
=1570.329/333.9520*333.9520
=1,570.329

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Johnson & Johnson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,189.550 241.428 1,645.429
201612 1,157.955 241.432 1,601.699
201703 1,161.668 243.801 1,591.221
201706 1,192.077 244.955 1,625.182
201709 1,226.266 246.819 1,659.167
201712 998.118 246.524 1,352.094
201803 1,049.598 249.554 1,404.567
201806 1,043.482 251.989 1,382.889
201809 1,071.961 252.439 1,418.099
201812 998.870 251.233 1,327.750
201903 988.029 254.202 1,298.000
201906 1,023.931 256.143 1,334.972
201909 984.693 256.759 1,280.735
201912 1,005.434 256.974 1,306.617
202003 1,036.299 258.115 1,340.775
202006 1,064.776 257.797 1,379.318
202009 1,090.140 260.280 1,398.703
202012 1,069.794 260.474 1,371.576
202103 1,112.926 264.877 1,403.156
202106 1,176.571 271.696 1,446.169
202109 1,188.048 274.310 1,446.360
202112 1,253.140 278.802 1,501.024
202203 1,264.552 287.504 1,468.848
202206 1,292.619 296.311 1,456.823
202209 1,268.722 296.808 1,427.496
202212 1,307.865 296.797 1,471.592
202303 1,213.894 301.836 1,343.055
202306 1,287.294 305.109 1,408.986
202309 1,316.922 307.789 1,428.864
202312 1,271.604 306.746 1,384.385
202403 1,294.833 312.332 1,384.463
202406 1,322.836 314.175 1,406.107
202409 1,297.075 315.301 1,373.801
202412 1,321.907 315.605 1,398.753
202503 1,445.076 319.799 1,509.029
202506 1,451.115 322.561 1,502.360
202509 1,466.338 324.800 1,507.656
202512 1,507.177 324.054 1,553.213
202603 1,501.404 330.213 1,518.404
202606 1,570.329 333.952 1,570.329

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 7.85 mean?
Johnson & Johnson (UKEX:JNJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.85 as of Sep. 08, 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 Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 5.49. Over the past decade, Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.60 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #585 out of 635 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.85 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 8.50. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Johnson & Johnson's value of 7.85 is 359.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #585 out of 635 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Johnson & Johnson has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson & Johnson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABBV and MRK?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #585 out of 635 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Johnson & Johnson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71. Johnson & Johnson's value of 7.85 is 359.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson & Johnson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.60 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Johnson & Johnson 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.71, based on 635 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. Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.85 is 359.1% 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 Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson & Johnson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.85, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 5.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson & Johnson stock overvalued right now?
Johnson & Johnson (UKEX:JNJ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.85. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴4,172.60, compared to a current price of ₴5,947.00 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.85, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 359.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.71. Johnson & Johnson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Johnson & Johnson (UKEX:JNJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.85 as of Sep. 08, 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 Johnson & Johnson (UKEX:JNJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson & Johnson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₴5,947.00 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₴4,172.60.

Key valuation signals for UKEX:JNJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.85 (43% above median its 10-year median of 5.49)
  • GF Value™: ₴4,172.60 vs. price of ₴5,947.00 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 359.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#585 of 635)

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


Johnson & Johnson Business Description

Address One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ, USA, 08933
Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. It has two divisions: innovative medicine and medtech. These now represent all of the company's sales following the divestment of the consumer business, Kenvue, in 2023. After restructurings in 2023-24, the drug division focuses on three main therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, and neurology. Geographically, just over half of total revenue is generated in the United States.
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