BB Biotech AGXSWX:BION +2.11%32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks better than 64.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BION'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.87 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.91
During the past years, BB Biotech AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.87.
XSWX:BION's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.23% of 699
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs XSWX:BION: 0.91
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.
BB Biotech AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF47.749. 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 CHF55.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) 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.
BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BB Biotech AG'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.
XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
BB Biotech AG 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.
BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.91 mean?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 06, 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #250 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.36. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. BB Biotech AG's value of 0.91 is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #250 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #250 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BB Biotech AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. BB Biotech AG's value of 0.91 is 44.8% below this benchmark. Historically, BB Biotech AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.65, BB Biotech AG 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.65, based on 699 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. BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 44.8% 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BB Biotech AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 44.8% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.65. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 06, 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.
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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