Viatris (XSWX:VTRS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.69 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:VTRS Viatris Inc XSWX:VTRS
63 GF Score
Price CHF13.19
GF Value CHF9.27
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What is Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Viatris XSWX:VTRS -0.50% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VTRS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.27. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Drug Manufacturers companies, Viatris ranks better than 80.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Viatris's current share price is CHF13.188. Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF19.10. Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.69.

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

XSWX:VTRS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.75   Max: 4.44
Current: 0.69

During the past years, Viatris's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.44. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.75.

XSWX:VTRS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.51% of 708 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.765 vs XSWX:VTRS: 0.69

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.

Viatris's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF9.867. 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 CHF19.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Viatris  (XSWX:VTRS) 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.


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viatris'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.

Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Viatris 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 0.69 0.52 0.47 0.52 0.53

Viatris Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.37 0.41 0.53 0.57 0.68

XSWX:VTRS vs UTHR, NBIX, ELAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Viatris'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.


Viatris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

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


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Viatris 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.

Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.188/19.10
=0.69

* 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.

Viatris's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Viatris's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=9.867/333.9520*333.9520
=9.867

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Viatris Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.512 241.428 29.756
201612 21.168 241.432 29.280
201703 21.782 243.801 29.836
201706 23.173 244.955 31.592
201709 23.852 246.819 32.272
201712 25.056 246.524 33.942
201803 24.238 249.554 32.435
201806 23.445 251.989 31.071
201809 22.660 252.439 29.977
201812 23.398 251.233 31.102
201903 23.037 254.202 30.264
201906 22.797 256.143 29.722
201909 22.001 256.759 28.615
201912 22.623 256.974 29.400
202003 20.900 258.115 27.041
202006 21.616 257.797 28.002
202009 22.207 260.280 28.493
202012 16.897 260.474 21.664
202103 16.476 264.877 20.773
202106 15.921 271.696 19.569
202109 16.132 274.310 19.640
202112 15.605 278.802 18.692
202203 15.676 287.504 18.209
202206 15.848 296.311 17.861
202209 15.396 296.808 17.323
202212 16.173 296.797 18.198
202303 15.873 301.836 17.562
202306 15.651 305.109 17.131
202309 15.647 307.789 16.977
202312 14.741 306.746 16.048
202403 14.940 312.332 15.974
202406 14.621 314.175 15.541
202409 14.049 315.301 14.880
202412 13.920 315.605 14.729
202503 11.662 319.799 12.178
202506 10.862 322.561 11.246
202509 10.451 324.800 10.745
202512 10.184 324.054 10.495
202603 9.910 330.213 10.022
202606 9.867 333.952 9.867

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 0.69 mean?
Viatris (XSWX:VTRS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Aug. 16, 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 Viatris and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 4.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Viatris ranks #138 out of 708 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Viatris' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is near median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 4.44. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Viatris' value of 0.69 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viatris ranks #138 out of 708 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viatris has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viatris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UTHR and NBIX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Viatris ranks #138 out of 708 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Viatris in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Viatris' value of 0.69 is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Viatris' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 4.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Viatris 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.77, based on 708 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. Viatris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is 60.9% 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 Viatris and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viatris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viatris stock overvalued right now?
Viatris (XSWX:VTRS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.27, compared to a current price of CHF13.19 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 60.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.77. Viatris' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Viatris (XSWX:VTRS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Aug. 16, 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 Viatris (XSWX:VTRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viatris stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF13.19 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.27.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VTRS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.69 (near median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: CHF9.27 vs. price of CHF13.19 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#138 of 708)

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


Viatris Business Description

Address 1000 Mylan Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317
Viatris was formed in November 2020 through the combination of Upjohn, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer that specialized in off-patent drugs, and Mylan, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer that focused on generic and specialty drugs. By joining forces, Viatris became one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world, servicing over 165 countries. Generics (commoditized and complex) and biosimilars make up roughly 40% of Viatris' total sales. The remaining 60% of sales are derived from its portfolio of legacy products, which includes Lipitor, Norvasc, Lyrica, and Viagra. While it covers more than 10 major therapeutic areas, Viatris has identified dermatology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology as its three key areas of focus for future innovations.
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