Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €4.97 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:QGU Quad/Graphics Inc FRA:QGU
52 GF Score
Price €8.20
GF Value €4.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Quad/Graphics FRA:QGU -5.75% 52 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €4.97 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:QGU with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

Quad/Graphics's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.118. 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 €4.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Quad/Graphics's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -11.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -23.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -20.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Quad/Graphics was -9.90% per year. The lowest was -23.50% per year. And the median was -16.10% per year.

As of today (2026-09-17), Quad/Graphics's current stock price is €8.20. Quad/Graphics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.97. Quad/Graphics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.65.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Quad/Graphics was 1.94. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.43.


Quad/Graphics  (FRA:QGU) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

Quad/Graphics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.20/4.97
=1.65

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Quad/Graphics was 1.94. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.43.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Quad/Graphics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.54 10.03 8.01 5.72 5.01

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 5.63 5.44 5.21 5.11 4.97

FRA:QGU vs SPIR, BUUU, CASS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quad/Graphics'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.


Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quad/Graphics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quad/Graphics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, Quad/Graphics's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.118/333.9520*333.9520
=2.118

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.970 241.428 9.641
201612 8.144 241.432 11.265
201703 8.283 243.801 11.346
201706 7.721 244.955 10.526
201709 7.610 246.819 10.297
201712 8.366 246.524 11.333
201803 8.627 249.554 11.545
201806 8.338 251.989 11.050
201809 8.548 252.439 11.308
201812 7.802 251.233 10.371
201903 7.083 254.202 9.305
201906 6.478 256.143 8.446
201909 4.187 256.759 5.446
201912 4.130 256.974 5.367
202003 3.332 258.115 4.311
202006 2.568 257.797 3.327
202009 2.612 260.280 3.351
202012 1.291 260.474 1.655
202103 1.448 264.877 1.826
202106 2.040 271.696 2.507
202109 2.287 274.310 2.784
202112 2.215 278.802 2.653
202203 2.219 287.504 2.577
202206 2.384 296.311 2.687
202209 2.667 296.808 3.001
202212 3.074 296.797 3.459
202303 2.648 301.836 2.930
202306 2.677 305.109 2.930
202309 2.625 307.789 2.848
202312 2.121 306.746 2.309
202403 1.588 312.332 1.698
202406 1.414 314.175 1.503
202409 0.874 315.301 0.926
202412 0.925 315.605 0.979
202503 1.562 319.799 1.631
202506 1.453 322.561 1.504
202509 1.617 324.800 1.663
202512 2.151 324.054 2.217
202603 2.129 330.213 2.153
202606 2.118 333.952 2.118

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €4.97 mean?
Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €4.97 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quad/Graphics and its competitors.
Is Quad/Graphics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Quad/Graphics' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €4.97. Overall, Quad/Graphics has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quad/Graphics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SPIR and BUUU?
Quad/Graphics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €4.97 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quad/Graphics and its competitors. Quad/Graphics's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quad/Graphics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €8.20 — trading 94.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €4.97. Quad/Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €4.97 as of Jun. 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 Quad/Graphics (FRA:QGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quad/Graphics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.20 is trading 94.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21. GuruFocus considers Quad/Graphics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QGU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €4.97
  • GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €8.20 (94.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Quad/Graphics Business Description

Other Exchanges QUAD:USA
Address N61 W23044 Harry\'s Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995
Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America and others countries. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market..
52GF Score

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