VTRS (Viatris) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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VTRS Viatris Inc VTRS
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Price $17.71
GF Value $11.03
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What is Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Viatris VTRS +0.40% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates VTRS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Drug Manufacturers companies, Viatris ranks better than 79.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Viatris's current share price is $17.71. Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.50. Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.75.

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

VTRS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.75   Max: 4.44
Current: 0.75

During the past years, Viatris's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.44. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.75.

VTRS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.62% of 741 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs VTRS: 0.75

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.

Viatris's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.588. 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 $23.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Viatris  (NAS:VTRS) 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.


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viatris'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.

Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Viatris Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Viatris 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 0.36 0.37 0.41 0.53 0.57

VTRS vs UTHR, NBIX, ELAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Viatris'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.


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Viatris 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.71/23.50
=0.75

* 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.

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

For example, Viatris'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)
=12.588/330.2130*330.2130
=12.588

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Viatris Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.318 241.018 27.837
201609 22.104 241.428 30.233
201612 20.765 241.432 28.401
201703 21.749 243.801 29.458
201706 23.937 244.955 32.268
201709 24.782 246.819 33.155
201712 25.386 246.524 34.004
201803 25.567 249.554 33.831
201806 23.682 251.989 31.034
201809 23.402 252.439 30.612
201812 23.589 251.233 31.005
201903 23.026 254.202 29.911
201906 23.074 256.143 29.746
201909 22.210 256.759 28.564
201912 23.024 256.974 29.586
202003 21.787 258.115 27.873
202006 22.722 257.797 29.105
202009 24.273 260.280 30.795
202012 19.019 260.474 24.111
202103 17.720 264.877 22.091
202106 17.538 271.696 21.315
202109 17.481 274.310 21.044
202112 16.943 278.802 20.067
202203 16.867 287.504 19.373
202206 16.335 296.311 18.204
202209 15.818 296.808 17.598
202212 17.361 296.797 19.316
202303 17.151 301.836 18.763
202306 17.382 305.109 18.812
202309 17.393 307.789 18.660
202312 17.045 306.746 18.349
202403 16.813 312.332 17.776
202406 16.358 314.175 17.193
202409 16.582 315.301 17.366
202412 15.612 315.605 16.335
202503 13.198 319.799 13.628
202506 13.357 322.561 13.674
202509 13.128 324.800 13.347
202512 12.779 324.054 13.022
202603 12.588 330.213 12.588

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 0.75 mean?
Viatris (VTRS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Aug. 05, 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 Viatris and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 4.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Viatris ranks #151 out of 741 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Viatris' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is near median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 4.44. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Viatris' value of 0.75 is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viatris ranks #151 out of 741 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viatris has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UTHR and NBIX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Viatris ranks #151 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Viatris in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Viatris' value of 0.75 is 58.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Viatris' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 4.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Viatris 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 1.79, based on 741 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. Viatris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 58.1% 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 Viatris and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viatris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viatris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viatris (VTRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.03, compared to a current price of $17.71 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 58.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. Viatris' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Viatris (VTRS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Aug. 05, 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 Viatris (VTRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viatris stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.71 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.03. GuruFocus considers Viatris to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VTRS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (near median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: $11.03 vs. price of $17.71 (60.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#151 of 741)

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


Viatris Business Description

Address 1000 Mylan Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317
Viatris was formed in November 2020 through the combination of Upjohn, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer that specialized in off-patent drugs, and Mylan, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer that focused on generic and specialty drugs. By joining forces, Viatris became one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world, servicing over 165 countries. Generics (commoditized and complex) and biosimilars make up roughly 40% of Viatris' total sales. The remaining 60% of sales are derived from its portfolio of legacy products, which includes Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, and Viagra. While it covers more than 10 major therapeutic areas, Viatris has identified dermatology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology as its three key areas of focus for future innovations.
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