Arbutus BiopharmaABUS -1.12%53 PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates ABUS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,233 Biotechnology companies, Arbutus Biopharma ranks worse than 57.1% on this metric.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp stock PB Ratio (=3.38) is close to 2-year low of 3.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ABUS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 2.87 Max: 11.98
Current: 3.34
During the past 13 years, Arbutus Biopharma's highest PB Ratio was 11.98. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 2.87.
ABUS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.1% of 1233
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 2.8
vs ABUS: 3.34
During the past 12 months, Arbutus Biopharma's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 219.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -22.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Arbutus Biopharma was 370.00% per year. The lowest was -78.30% per year. And the median was -15.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Arbutus Biopharma PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbutus Biopharma's 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Arbutus Biopharma PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) has a PB Ratio of 3.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 11.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #704 out of 1233 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio too high?
Arbutus Biopharma's current PB Ratio of 3.34 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 11.98. The Biotechnology industry median PB Ratio is 2.80. Arbutus Biopharma's value of 3.34 is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #704 out of 1233 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbutus Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbutus Biopharma's PB Ratio compare to SPRY and KURA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arbutus Biopharma ranks #704 out of 1233 companies for PB Ratio. This places Arbutus Biopharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.80. Arbutus Biopharma's value of 3.34 is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Arbutus Biopharma's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 11.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Arbutus Biopharma 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 PB Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 2.80, based on 1,233 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arbutus Biopharma's current PB Ratio of 3.34 is 19.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Arbutus Biopharma and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbutus Biopharma's current PB Ratio is 3.34, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbutus Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.42, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.34, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 19.3% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.80. Arbutus Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), the current PB Ratio is 3.34 as of Jun. 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 Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbutus Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.42.
GuruFocus considers Arbutus Biopharma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABUS:
PB Ratio: 3.34 (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: $51.42 vs. price of $4.42 (91.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% above the Biotechnology median (#704 of 1233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbutus Biopharma Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases. The company is leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). Its pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes imdusiran (AB-729), a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) therapeutic, and AB-101, its proprietary oral PD-L1 inhibitor, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (cHBV). In addition, the company is also focused on maximizing the opportunity for its in-house developed Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology.
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