Eli Lilly and Company P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
31.65
Stock Price
$1105.00
Book Value/Share
$34.92
Sector
Healthcare
How It's Calculated
31.65 = $1105.00 ÷ $34.92
What This Means
Eli Lilly and Company's P/B ratio of 31.65 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Drug Manufacturers - General. With a market capitalization of about $985.37B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $1105.00, within a 52-week range of $623.78 to $1149.10 (-3.8% from the high, +77.1% from the low). Beta of 0.48 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 35.0%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Eli Lilly and Company, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Healthcare, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eli Lilly and Company's P/B ratio of 31.65 can be compared with peers such as JNJ (6.68), UNH (3.53), MRK (6.39). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LLY is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.48 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 35.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LLY's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Eli Lilly and Company's P/B of 31.65 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Healthcare business models.
Is 31.65 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (31.65) means the market values LLY above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Healthcare?
Peer P/B levels in Healthcare (e.g. AMGN (19.78), GILD (7.10), JNJ (6.68)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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