Heidelberg Pharma AG (XTER:HPHA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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XTER:HPHA Heidelberg Pharma AG XTER:HPHA
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What is Heidelberg Pharma AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Heidelberg Pharma AG XTER:HPHA -1.56% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates XTER:HPHA with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Biotechnology companies, Heidelberg Pharma AG ranks worse than 66.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Heidelberg Pharma AG's current share price is €2.52. Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €0.73. Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.45.

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

XTER:HPHA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 3.58   Max: 8.8
Current: 3.45

During the past years, Heidelberg Pharma AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.80. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 3.58.

XTER:HPHA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.62% of 692 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs XTER:HPHA: 3.45

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.

Heidelberg Pharma AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-0.304. 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 €0.73 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Heidelberg Pharma AG  (XTER:HPHA) 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.


Heidelberg Pharma AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Heidelberg Pharma AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heidelberg Pharma 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.

Heidelberg Pharma AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Heidelberg Pharma AG Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Heidelberg Pharma AG Quarterly Data
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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 3.91 4.41 3.65 3.96 3.65

XTER:HPHA vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Heidelberg Pharma 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.


Heidelberg Pharma AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Heidelberg Pharma 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.

Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.52/0.73
=3.45

* 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.

Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Heidelberg Pharma AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=-0.304/131.7855*131.7855
=-0.304

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 131.7855.

Heidelberg Pharma AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 0.890 101.017 1.161
201611 0.724 100.517 0.949
201702 0.581 101.217 0.756
201705 0.676 101.817 0.875
201708 0.463 102.617 0.595
201711 1.649 102.117 2.128
201802 1.233 102.317 1.588
201805 1.157 103.917 1.467
201808 1.067 104.517 1.345
201811 0.920 104.217 1.163
201902 0.814 103.817 1.033
201905 0.766 105.418 0.958
201908 0.731 106.018 0.909
201911 0.578 105.318 0.723
202002 0.422 105.618 0.527
202005 0.694 106.018 0.863
202008 0.599 106.018 0.745
202011 0.415 105.018 0.521
202102 0.213 107.018 0.262
202105 -0.002 108.170 -0.002
202108 0.402 109.118 0.486
202111 0.196 110.173 0.234
202202 -0.011 111.754 -0.013
202205 -0.046 115.760 -0.052
202208 -0.178 116.709 -0.201
202211 1.431 119.872 1.573
202302 1.292 121.454 1.402
202305 1.092 122.824 1.172
202308 1.105 123.878 1.176
202311 1.059 123.668 1.129
202402 0.968 124.511 1.025
202405 0.883 125.776 0.925
202408 0.769 126.198 0.803
202411 0.662 126.409 0.690
202502 0.538 127.358 0.557
202505 0.397 128.412 0.407
202508 0.225 128.939 0.230
202511 -0.233 129.361 -0.237
202602 -0.324 129.782 -0.329
202605 -0.304 131.786 -0.304

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 3.45 mean?
Heidelberg Pharma AG (XTER:HPHA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 as of Aug. 15, 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 Heidelberg Pharma AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 8.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Pharma AG ranks #461 out of 692 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Heidelberg Pharma AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is near median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 8.80. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Heidelberg Pharma AG's value of 3.45 is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Pharma AG ranks #461 out of 692 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberg Pharma AG has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Pharma AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Pharma AG ranks #461 out of 692 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Heidelberg Pharma AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Heidelberg Pharma AG's value of 3.45 is 113% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberg Pharma AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 8.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Heidelberg Pharma 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.62, based on 692 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. Heidelberg Pharma AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is 113% 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 Heidelberg Pharma AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberg Pharma AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Pharma AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Pharma AG (XTER:HPHA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.55, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 113% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. Heidelberg Pharma AG's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Heidelberg Pharma AG (XTER:HPHA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Aug. 15, 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 Heidelberg Pharma AG (XTER:HPHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Pharma AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.55. GuruFocus considers Heidelberg Pharma AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:HPHA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (near median its 10-year median of 3.58)
  • GF Value™: €2.55 vs. price of €2.52 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113% above the Biotechnology median (#461 of 692)

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


Heidelberg Pharma AG Business Description

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Address Gregor-Mendel-Street 22, Ladenburg, DEU, 68526
Heidelberg Pharma AG is a biopharmaceutical company developing oncology treatments through antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), which combine antibody specificity with toxin potency to selectively target and kill cancer cells. The Company researches, develops, and produces these ADCs, and has built an ADC toolbox using various antibodies and payloads to address multiple cancers and overcome tumor resistance. Its activities focus on its proprietary ATAC technology based on Amanitin, the toxin of the death cap mushroom, leveraging its biological mechanism as a novel cancer therapy. The ATAC platform is used to develop proprietary ADC candidates and is also applied in collaborations with third parties.
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