Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.56 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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What is Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Edwards Lifesciences XSWX:EW -1.22% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.56 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EW with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF76.72. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 522 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Edwards Lifesciences ranks worse than 90.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Edwards Lifesciences's current share price is CHF70.16. Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8.20. Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.56.

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

XSWX:EW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.52   Med: 15.22   Max: 26.56
Current: 8.28

During the past years, Edwards Lifesciences's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.56. The lowest was 7.52. And the median was 15.22.

XSWX:EW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.61% of 522 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.775 vs XSWX:EW: 8.28

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.

Edwards Lifesciences's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14.092. 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 CHF8.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Edwards Lifesciences  (XSWX:EW) 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.


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edwards Lifesciences'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.

Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Edwards Lifesciences Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Edwards Lifesciences Quarterly Data
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XSWX:EW vs BSX, GEHC, DXCM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Edwards Lifesciences'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.


Edwards Lifesciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Edwards Lifesciences 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.

Edwards Lifesciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=70.16/8.20
=8.56

* 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.

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

For example, Edwards Lifesciences'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)
=14.092/330.2130*330.2130
=14.092

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Edwards Lifesciences Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.755 241.018 5.145
201609 4.086 241.428 5.589
201612 4.206 241.432 5.753
201703 4.352 243.801 5.895
201706 4.494 244.955 6.058
201709 4.795 246.819 6.415
201712 4.638 246.524 6.212
201803 4.868 249.554 6.441
201806 4.991 251.989 6.540
201809 5.189 252.439 6.788
201812 4.999 251.233 6.571
201903 5.517 254.202 7.167
201906 5.545 256.143 7.148
201909 6.041 256.759 7.769
201912 6.498 256.974 8.350
202003 6.041 258.115 7.728
202006 5.877 257.797 7.528
202009 6.184 260.280 7.846
202012 6.509 260.474 8.252
202103 6.966 264.877 8.684
202106 7.479 271.696 9.090
202109 8.192 274.310 9.861
202112 8.612 278.802 10.200
202203 8.742 287.504 10.041
202206 9.304 296.311 10.369
202209 9.770 296.808 10.870
202212 8.893 296.797 9.894
202303 9.130 301.836 9.988
202306 9.443 305.109 10.220
202309 9.875 307.789 10.594
202312 9.567 306.746 10.299
202403 10.500 312.332 11.101
202406 11.037 314.175 11.600
202409 13.711 315.301 14.359
202412 15.145 315.605 15.846
202503 15.267 319.799 15.764
202506 14.587 322.561 14.933
202509 13.990 324.800 14.223
202512 14.186 324.054 14.456
202603 14.092 330.213 14.092

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 8.56 mean?
Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.56 as of Jul. 19, 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 Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 15.22. Over the past decade, Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.52 to 26.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #473 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Edwards Lifesciences' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.56 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 15.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.52 to a high of 26.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 8.56 is 382.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #473 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edwards Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edwards Lifesciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BSX and GEHC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #473 out of 522 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Edwards Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 8.56 is 382.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Edwards Lifesciences' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.52 to 26.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.22 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Edwards Lifesciences 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.78, based on 522 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. Edwards Lifesciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.56 is 382.3% 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 Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edwards Lifesciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.56, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 15.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edwards Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.56. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF76.72, compared to a current price of CHF70.16 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.56, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 15.22 and 382.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.78. Edwards Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 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 Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.56 as of Jul. 19, 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 Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edwards Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF70.16 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF76.72.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:EW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.56 (44% below median its 10-year median of 15.22)
  • GF Value™: CHF76.72 vs. price of CHF70.16 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 382.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#473 of 522)

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


Edwards Lifesciences Business Description

Address One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter aortic valves, and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve technologies. The firm derives about 60% of its total sales from outside the US.
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