ZYME (Zymeworks) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.39 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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ZYME Zymeworks Inc ZYME
64 GF Score
Price $22.86
GF Value $26.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zymeworks ZYME -1.17% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates ZYME with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Biotechnology companies, Zymeworks ranks worse than 69.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Zymeworks's current share price is $22.86. Zymeworks's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.74. Zymeworks's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.39.

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

ZYME' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 3.55   Max: 4.17
Current: 3.39

During the past years, Zymeworks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.17. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 3.55.

ZYME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.24% of 699 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs ZYME: 3.39

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.

Zymeworks's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.221. 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 $6.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zymeworks  (NAS:ZYME) 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.


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zymeworks'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.

Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zymeworks Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zymeworks 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 0.00 0.00 2.55 3.91 3.71

ZYME vs SRPT, BCAX, INVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zymeworks'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.


Zymeworks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Zymeworks 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.86/6.74
=3.39

* 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.

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

For example, Zymeworks'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)
=2.221/330.2130*330.2130
=2.221

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zymeworks Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.457 241.432 0.625
201703 -0.456 243.801 -0.618
201706 3.826 244.955 5.158
201709 3.259 246.819 4.360
201712 4.576 246.524 6.129
201803 3.712 249.554 4.912
201806 5.836 251.989 7.648
201809 5.308 252.439 6.943
201812 5.644 251.233 7.418
201903 5.305 254.202 6.891
201906 8.526 256.143 10.992
201909 7.869 256.759 10.120
201912 6.210 256.974 7.980
202003 11.473 258.115 14.678
202006 10.782 257.797 13.811
202009 9.440 260.280 11.976
202012 8.905 260.474 11.289
202103 8.170 264.877 10.185
202106 6.953 271.696 8.451
202109 5.992 274.310 7.213
202112 5.341 278.802 6.326
202203 4.889 287.504 5.615
202206 3.848 296.311 4.288
202209 2.914 296.808 3.242
202212 7.817 296.797 8.697
202303 7.389 301.836 8.084
202306 6.632 305.109 7.178
202309 6.247 307.789 6.702
202312 6.629 306.746 7.136
202403 6.197 312.332 6.552
202406 5.734 314.175 6.027
202409 5.274 315.301 5.523
202412 4.912 315.605 5.139
202503 4.670 319.799 4.822
202506 4.435 322.561 4.540
202509 4.228 324.800 4.298
202512 3.571 324.054 3.639
202603 2.221 330.213 2.221

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 3.39 mean?
Zymeworks (ZYME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 as of Jul. 25, 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 Zymeworks and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #484 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zymeworks' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 is near median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 4.17. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Zymeworks' value of 3.39 is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #484 out of 699 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zymeworks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zymeworks' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SRPT and BCAX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zymeworks ranks #484 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zymeworks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Zymeworks' value of 3.39 is 108% above this benchmark. Historically, Zymeworks' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Zymeworks 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 1.63, based on 699 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. Zymeworks's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.39 is 108% 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 Zymeworks and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zymeworks's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zymeworks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zymeworks (ZYME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.56, compared to a current price of $22.86 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 108% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.63. Zymeworks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Zymeworks (ZYME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.39 as of Jul. 25, 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 Zymeworks (ZYME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zymeworks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.86 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.56. GuruFocus considers Zymeworks to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZYME:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.39 (near median its 10-year median of 3.55)
  • GF Value™: $26.56 vs. price of $22.86 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108% above the Biotechnology median (#484 of 699)

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


Zymeworks Business Description

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Address 108 Patriot Drive, Suite A, Middletown, DE, USA, 19709
Zymeworks Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation multifunctional biotherapeutics. Its suite of therapeutic platforms and its fully integrated drug development engine enables precise engineering of differentiated therapeutic product candidates. Its clinical candidate, zanidatamab, is a novel HER2-targeted bispecific antibody currently being evaluated in multiple Phase 1, Phase 2, and pivotal clinical trials globally as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. It is also advancing a deep preclinical pipeline in oncology and other therapeutic areas.
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