Velan (VLNSF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.89 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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VLNSF Velan Inc VLNSF
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Price $12.10
GF Value $8.76
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What is Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Velan VLNSF +0.62% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates VLNSF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,286 Industrial Products companies, Velan ranks better than 76.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Velan's current share price is $12.10. Velan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $13.64. Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.89.

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

VLNSF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.94

During the past years, Velan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.51.

VLNSF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.95% of 2286 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs VLNSF: 0.94

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.

Velan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $7.713. 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 $13.64 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Velan  (OTCPK:VLNSF) 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.


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velan'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.

Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Velan Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.62 0.25 0.77 0.87

Velan Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.78 0.79 0.97 0.87 0.85

VLNSF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Velan'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.


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Velan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.10/13.64
=0.89

* 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.

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

For example, Velan's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=7.713/134.0005*134.0005
=7.713

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

Velan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 15.153 101.686 19.969
201611 14.918 101.607 19.674
201702 15.018 102.476 19.638
201705 15.033 103.108 19.537
201708 14.952 103.108 19.432
201711 14.914 103.740 19.264
201802 14.616 104.688 18.708
201805 14.171 105.399 18.017
201808 13.976 106.031 17.663
201811 14.049 105.478 17.848
201902 14.096 106.268 17.775
201905 13.679 107.927 16.984
201908 13.642 108.085 16.913
201911 13.579 107.769 16.884
202002 13.026 108.559 16.079
202005 12.983 107.532 16.179
202008 13.201 108.243 16.342
202011 13.659 108.796 16.823
202102 13.763 109.745 16.805
202105 13.591 111.404 16.348
202108 13.603 112.668 16.179
202111 13.531 113.932 15.914
202202 12.268 115.986 14.173
202205 11.658 120.016 13.016
202208 11.105 120.569 12.342
202211 11.379 121.675 12.532
202302 9.260 122.070 10.165
202305 8.919 124.045 9.635
202308 8.899 125.389 9.510
202311 8.569 125.468 9.152
202402 8.440 125.468 9.014
202405 8.400 127.601 8.821
202408 8.405 127.838 8.810
202411 5.368 127.838 5.627
202502 4.534 128.786 4.718
202505 8.313 129.813 8.581
202508 8.021 130.208 8.255
202511 8.608 130.682 8.827
202602 8.407 131.077 8.594
202605 7.713 134.001 7.713

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 0.89 mean?
Velan (VLNSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jul. 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 Velan and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Velan ranks #527 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.14. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Velan's value of 0.89 is 57.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velan ranks #527 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Velan has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Velan ranks #527 out of 2286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Velan in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Velan's value of 0.89 is 57.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Velan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Velan 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.12, based on 2,286 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. Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.89 is 57.9% 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 Velan and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velan (VLNSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.76, compared to a current price of $12.10 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 57.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. Velan's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Velan (VLNSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jul. 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 Velan (VLNSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.10 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76. GuruFocus considers Velan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VLNSF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.89 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $12.10 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.9% below the Industrial Products median (#527 of 2286)

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


Velan Business Description

Other Exchanges VLN:Canada
Address 7007 Cote de Liesse Road, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4T 1G2
Velan Inc is an international manufacturer of industrial valves. The company offers products such as Gate valves, check valves, cryogenic, steam traps, and others, which are used in various industries including power generation, oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals, chemical, liquid natural gas (LNG) and cryogenics, mining, shipbuilding, water, and wastewater. It operates in various geographical regions: Canada, the United States, France, Italy, and Other countries.
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