Roche Holding AG (XSWX:RO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.81 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 11% Below Median


XSWX:RO Roche Holding AG XSWX:RO
78 GF Score
Price CHF334.20
GF Value CHF269.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Roche Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Roche Holding AG XSWX:RO -1.47% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.81 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF269.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Drug Manufacturers companies, Roche Holding AG ranks worse than 92.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-02), Roche Holding AG's current share price is CHF334.20. Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF37.94. Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.81.

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

XSWX:RO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.43   Med: 9.89   Max: 14.88
Current: 9.04

During the past 13 years, Roche Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.88. The lowest was 6.43. And the median was 9.89.

XSWX:RO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.09% of 759 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs XSWX:RO: 9.04

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.

Roche Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF42.485. 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 CHF37.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Roche Holding AG  (XSWX:RO) 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.


Roche Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Roche Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Roche Holding 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.

Roche Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Roche Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.90 9.09 7.24 7.19 8.83

Roche Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 7.24 0.00 7.19 0.00 8.83

XSWX:RO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Roche Holding 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.


Roche Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Roche Holding 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.

Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=334.20/37.94
=8.81

* 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.

Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Roche Holding AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=42.485/107.1957*107.1957
=42.485

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.1957.

Roche Holding AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 28.067 99.380 30.274
201712 30.967 100.213 33.125
201812 32.350 100.906 34.366
201912 38.267 101.063 40.589
202012 42.597 100.241 45.553
202112 30.596 101.776 32.225
202212 35.026 104.666 35.872
202312 36.771 106.461 37.025
202412 39.938 107.128 39.963
202512 42.485 107.196 42.485

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 8.81 mean?
Roche Holding AG (XSWX:RO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.81 as of Jul. 02, 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 Roche Holding AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.89. Over the past decade, Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.43 to 14.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Roche Holding AG ranks #699 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Roche Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.81 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.43 to a high of 14.88. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Roche Holding AG's value of 8.81 is 389.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Roche Holding AG ranks #699 out of 759 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Roche Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Roche Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Roche Holding AG ranks #699 out of 759 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Roche Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Roche Holding AG's value of 8.81 is 389.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Roche Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.43 to 14.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Roche Holding AG 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 1.80, based on 759 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. Roche Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.81 is 389.4% 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 Roche Holding AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Roche Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.81, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roche Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roche Holding AG (XSWX:RO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF269.27, compared to a current price of CHF334.20 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.81, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 389.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.80. Roche Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Roche Holding AG (XSWX:RO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.81 as of Jul. 02, 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 Roche Holding AG (XSWX:RO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roche Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF334.20 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF269.27. GuruFocus considers Roche Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.81 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.89)
  • GF Value™: CHF269.27 vs. price of CHF334.20 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 389.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#699 of 759)

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


Roche Holding AG Business Description

Address Grenzacherstrasse 124, Basel, CHE, 4070
Roche is a Swiss biopharmaceutical and diagnostic company. The firm's bestselling pharmaceutical products include a variety of oncology therapies from acquired partner Genentech, and its diagnostics group was bolstered by the acquisition of Ventana in 2008. Oncology products account for 40% of pharmaceutical sales, and centralized and point-of-care diagnostics for two-thirds of diagnostic-related sales.
78GF Score

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