QLYS (Qualys) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $11.99 (As of Mar. 2026)

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QLYS Qualys Inc QLYS
98 GF Score
Price $154.89
GF Value $169.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Qualys Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Qualys QLYS +6.94% 98 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $11.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QLYS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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.

Qualys's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.108. 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 $11.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Qualys's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.10% 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 Qualys was 15.50% per year. The lowest was 9.50% per year. And the median was 13.10% per year.

As of today (2026-08-03), Qualys's current stock price is $154.89. Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.99. Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 12.92.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Qualys was 22.30. The lowest was 6.36. And the median was 14.80.


Qualys  (NAS:QLYS) 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.

Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=154.89/11.99
=12.92

* 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 Qualys was 22.30. The lowest was 6.36. And the median was 14.80.


Be Aware

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


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualys'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.

Qualys Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Qualys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Qualys Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 10.86 11.14 11.40 11.58 11.99

QLYS vs ZETA, RELY, NTSK: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys'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.


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Qualys 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, Qualys'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)
=16.108/330.2130*330.2130
=16.108

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Qualys Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.430 241.018 8.810
201609 6.765 241.428 9.253
201612 7.210 241.432 9.861
201703 7.684 243.801 10.407
201706 8.161 244.955 11.001
201709 8.646 246.819 11.567
201712 8.901 246.524 11.923
201803 9.403 249.554 12.442
201806 9.368 251.989 12.276
201809 9.510 252.439 12.440
201812 9.176 251.233 12.061
201903 9.542 254.202 12.395
201906 9.780 256.143 12.608
201909 9.316 256.759 11.981
201912 9.881 256.974 12.697
202003 9.910 258.115 12.678
202006 10.372 257.797 13.286
202009 10.233 260.280 12.982
202012 10.304 260.474 13.063
202103 10.130 264.877 12.629
202106 10.078 271.696 12.249
202109 10.369 274.310 12.482
202112 11.166 278.802 13.225
202203 10.975 287.504 12.605
202206 10.303 296.311 11.482
202209 9.317 296.808 10.366
202212 7.739 296.797 8.610
202303 7.252 301.836 7.934
202306 7.539 305.109 8.159
202309 8.776 307.789 9.415
202312 9.975 306.746 10.738
202403 10.936 312.332 11.562
202406 11.610 314.175 12.203
202409 12.271 315.301 12.851
202412 13.071 315.605 13.676
202503 13.683 319.799 14.129
202506 14.065 322.561 14.399
202509 14.743 324.800 14.989
202512 15.705 324.054 16.003
202603 16.108 330.213 16.108

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 $11.99 mean?
Qualys (QLYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $11.99 as of Mar. 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 Qualys and its competitors.
Is Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Qualys' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $11.99. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to ZETA and RELY?
Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $11.99 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Software 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 Qualys and its competitors. Qualys's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $11.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys (QLYS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.52, compared to a current price of $154.89 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $11.99. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Qualys (QLYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $11.99 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 Qualys (QLYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $154.89 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.52. GuruFocus considers Qualys to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for QLYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $11.99
  • GF Value™: $169.52 vs. price of $154.89 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Qualys Business Description

Other Exchanges 1QLYS:Italy3L7A:Germany
Address 919 E Hillsdale Boulevard, 4th Floor, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was founded in 1999 and went public in 2012.
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