Cencora (WBO:ABC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 30.65 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 175% Above Median

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WBO:ABC Cencora Inc WBO:ABC
67 GF Score
Price €279.50
GF Value €264.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cencora Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cencora WBO:ABC +2.18% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 30.65 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 11.13. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €264.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Medical Distribution companies, Cencora ranks worse than 97.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Cencora's current share price is €279.50. Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.12. Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 30.65.

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

WBO:ABC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.44   Med: 11.13   Max: 41.77
Current: 34.3

During the past years, Cencora's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 41.77. The lowest was 6.44. And the median was 11.13.

WBO:ABC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.67% of 86 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.055 vs WBO:ABC: 34.30

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.

Cencora's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.847. 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 €9.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cencora  (WBO:ABC) 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.


Cencora Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cencora Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cencora'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.

Cencora Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cencora Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cencora Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 30.00 30.59 33.40 30.24 26.94

WBO:ABC vs CAH, MCK, HSIC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cencora'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.


Cencora Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cencora 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=279.50/9.118
=30.65

* 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.

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

For example, Cencora'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)
=14.847/333.9520*333.9520
=14.847

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cencora Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.611 241.428 11.911
201612 9.248 241.432 12.792
201703 10.832 243.801 14.837
201706 10.221 244.955 13.934
201709 8.011 246.819 10.839
201712 10.956 246.524 14.841
201803 12.446 249.554 16.655
201806 12.936 251.989 17.144
201809 12.315 252.439 16.292
201812 13.119 251.233 17.438
201903 12.875 254.202 16.914
201906 13.094 256.143 17.072
201909 13.279 256.759 17.271
201912 13.287 256.974 17.267
202003 16.605 258.115 21.484
202006 17.321 257.797 22.438
202009 -3.506 260.280 -4.498
202012 -2.042 260.474 -2.618
202103 -0.426 264.877 -0.537
202106 1.658 271.696 2.038
202109 2.423 274.310 2.950
202112 2.529 278.802 3.029
202203 3.889 287.504 4.517
202206 2.383 296.311 2.686
202209 0.353 296.808 0.397
202212 0.341 296.797 0.384
202303 2.324 301.836 2.571
202306 4.182 305.109 4.577
202309 3.134 307.789 3.400
202312 4.817 306.746 5.244
202403 5.698 312.332 6.092
202406 5.023 314.175 5.339
202409 3.616 315.301 3.830
202412 1.803 315.605 1.908
202503 5.636 319.799 5.885
202506 9.711 322.561 10.054
202509 7.667 324.800 7.883
202512 9.174 324.054 9.454
202603 15.992 330.213 16.173
202606 14.847 333.952 14.847

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 30.65 mean?
Cencora (WBO:ABC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 30.65 as of Sep. 15, 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 Cencora and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 11.13. Over the past decade, Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.44 to 41.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #84 out of 86 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cencora's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 30.65 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 11.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 41.77. The Medical Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Cencora's value of 30.65 is 2805.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencora ranks #84 out of 86 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cencora has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencora's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAH and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #84 out of 86 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cencora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Cencora's value of 30.65 is 2805.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cencora's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.44 to 41.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.13 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Cencora 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 Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.06, based on 86 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. Cencora's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 30.65 is 2805.2% 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 Cencora and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencora's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 30.65, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 11.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora (WBO:ABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €264.59, compared to a current price of €279.50 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 30.65, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 11.13 and 2805.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.06. Cencora's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 30.65 as of Sep. 15, 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €279.50 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €264.59. GuruFocus considers Cencora to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ABC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 30.65 (175% above median its 10-year median of 11.13)
  • GF Value™: €264.59 vs. price of €279.50 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2805.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#84 of 86)

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


Cencora Business Description

Address 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, USA, 19428-1800
Cencora is one of three leading domestic pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health hold over 90% share of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.
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