BLCO (Bausch & Lomb) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -4.98% (As of Mar. 2026)


BLCO Bausch & Lomb Corp BLCO
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Price $16.32
GF Value $18.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bausch & Lomb ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Bausch & Lomb BLCO +2.58% 77 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Bausch & Lomb's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.43%. Bausch & Lomb's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89. Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.98%.


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Bausch & Lomb ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Bausch & Lomb ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Bausch & Lomb Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.09 -4.31 -4.86 -5.93

Bausch & Lomb Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BLCO vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Bausch & Lomb ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Bausch & Lomb ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-5.57% / 0.94
=-5.93%

Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-4.43% / 0.89
=-4.98%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.98% mean?
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors.
Is Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.98%. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -4.98% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.37, compared to a current price of $16.32 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.98%. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -4.98% as of Mar. 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.32 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.37. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BLCO:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -4.98%
  • GF Value™: $18.37 vs. price of $16.32 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Bausch & Lomb Business Description

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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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