Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.66 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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What is Valneva SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Valneva SE WBO:VLA 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates WBO:VLA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Valneva SE ranks worse than 51.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Valneva SE's current share price is €2.205. Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.33. Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.66.

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

WBO:VLA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.91   Max: 14.5
Current: 1.63

During the past years, Valneva SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.50. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.91.

WBO:VLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.58% of 698 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.58 vs WBO:VLA: 1.63

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.

Valneva SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.441. 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 €1.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Valneva SE  (WBO:VLA) 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.


Valneva SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Valneva SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valneva SE'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.

Valneva SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Valneva SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Valneva SE 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 2.09 1.62 3.52 2.73 2.12

WBO:VLA vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Valneva SE'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.


Valneva SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valneva SE 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.

Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.205/1.33
=1.66

* 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.

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

For example, Valneva SE'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)
=0.441/122.4200*122.4200
=0.441

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Valneva SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.346 100.630 1.637
201609 1.260 100.340 1.537
201612 1.272 100.650 1.547
201703 1.265 101.170 1.531
201706 1.248 101.320 1.508
201709 1.224 101.330 1.479
201712 1.197 101.850 1.439
201803 1.205 102.750 1.436
201806 1.169 103.370 1.384
201809 1.141 103.560 1.349
201812 1.575 103.470 1.863
201903 1.514 103.890 1.784
201906 1.432 104.580 1.676
201909 1.431 104.500 1.676
201912 1.488 104.980 1.735
202003 1.448 104.590 1.695
202006 1.222 104.790 1.428
202009 0.844 104.550 0.988
202012 0.853 104.960 0.995
202103 0.571 105.750 0.661
202106 0.773 106.340 0.890
202109 0.000 106.810 0.000
202112 1.624 107.850 1.843
202203 0.000 110.490 0.000
202206 0.796 112.550 0.866
202209 1.406 112.740 1.527
202212 1.589 114.160 1.704
202303 1.482 116.790 1.553
202306 1.374 117.650 1.430
202309 1.135 118.260 1.175
202312 0.924 118.390 0.955
202403 1.360 119.470 1.394
202406 1.195 120.200 1.217
202409 1.341 119.560 1.373
202412 1.116 119.950 1.139
202503 1.079 120.380 1.097
202506 1.096 121.360 1.106
202509 0.876 120.950 0.887
202512 0.612 120.900 0.620
202603 0.441 122.420 0.441

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 1.66 mean?
Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 as of Jul. 31, 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 Valneva SE and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 14.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #360 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Valneva SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 14.50. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Valneva SE's value of 1.66 is 5.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #360 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valneva SE has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valneva SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #360 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Valneva SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58. Valneva SE's value of 1.66 is 5.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Valneva SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 14.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Valneva SE 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.58, based on 698 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. Valneva SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 is 5.1% 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 Valneva SE and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valneva SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valneva SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.46, compared to a current price of €2.21 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 5.1% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.58. Valneva SE's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Valneva SE (WBO:VLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 31, 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 Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valneva SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.21 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.46. GuruFocus considers Valneva SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VLA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.66 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.91)
  • GF Value™: €2.46 vs. price of €2.21 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.1% above the Biotechnology median (#360 of 698)

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


Valneva SE Business Description

Address 12 ter Quai Perrache, Bureaux Convergence, Bat. A, Ilot Saint-Joseph, Lyon, FRA, 69002
Valneva SE is a vaccine company focused on developing life-saving vaccines. Its portfolio includes three vaccines for travelers. The segments of the group are Commercialized vaccines which relate to marketed vaccines, the group's vaccines IXIARO/JESPECT, DUKORAL, IXCHIQ; Covid includes development, manufacturing, & distribution related to the COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine candidates which relate to research and development programs to generate new approvable products to generate future cash flows from product sales through partnering with pharmaceutical companies; & Technologies and services which relate to services and inventions at a commercialization stage. The company generates majority of its revenue from product sales.
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