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Gilead SciencesXSWX:GILD 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.56 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GILD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Drug Manufacturers companies, Gilead Sciences ranks worse than 90.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gilead Sciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GILD'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 5.95 Max: 14.2
Current: 7.49
During the past years, Gilead Sciences's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.20. The lowest was 3.56. And the median was 5.95.
XSWX:GILD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.94% of 640
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.735
vs XSWX:GILD: 7.49
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.
Gilead Sciences's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF7.618. 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 CHF15.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Gilead Sciences (XSWX:GILD) 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.
Gilead Sciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Gilead Sciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gilead Sciences'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.
Gilead Sciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:GILD vs PFE, BMY, AMGN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Gilead Sciences'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.
Gilead Sciences Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Gilead Sciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gilead Sciences's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Gilead Sciences 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.
Gilead Sciences'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 7.56 mean?
Gilead Sciences (XSWX:GILD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.56 as of Aug. 29, 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 Gilead Sciences and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, Gilead Sciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.56 to 14.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #582 out of 640 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Gilead Sciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gilead Sciences' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.56 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 14.20. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Gilead Sciences' value of 7.56 is 335.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #582 out of 640 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gilead Sciences has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gilead Sciences' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PFE and BMY?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Gilead Sciences ranks #582 out of 640 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gilead Sciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Gilead Sciences' value of 7.56 is 335.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gilead Sciences' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.56 to 14.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Gilead Sciences 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.74, based on 640 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. Gilead Sciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.56 is 335.7% 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 Gilead Sciences and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gilead Sciences's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.56, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gilead Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilead Sciences (XSWX:GILD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.75, compared to a current price of CHF118.78 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.56, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 335.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.74. Gilead Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Gilead Sciences (XSWX:GILD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.56 as of Aug. 29, 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 Gilead Sciences (XSWX:GILD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilead Sciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF118.78 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.75.
GuruFocus considers Gilead Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GILD:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.56 (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: CHF86.75 vs. price of CHF118.78 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 335.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#582 of 640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GILD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gilead Sciences develops and markets therapies to treat and prevent life-threatening infectious diseases, with the core of its portfolio focused on HIV and hepatitis B and C. Gilead's acquisition of Pharmasset brought rights to hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, which is also part of newer combination regimens that remain standards of care. Gilead is also growing its presence in the oncology market via acquisitions, led by CAR-T cell therapy Yescarta/Tecartus (from Kite) and breast and bladder cancer therapy Trodelvy (from Immunomedics).
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