Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF3.71 (As of Apr. 2026)


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Price CHF281.35
GF Value CHF174.79
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What is Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Palo Alto Networks XSWX:PANW 76 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF3.71 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PANW with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF174.79. The stock has 7 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.

Palo Alto Networks's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF26.804. 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 CHF3.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Palo Alto Networks's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 58.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 27.40% 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 Palo Alto Networks was 27.40% per year. The lowest was 16.50% per year. And the median was 21.95% per year.

As of today (2026-07-03), Palo Alto Networks's current stock price is CHF281.35. Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF3.71. Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 75.84.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Palo Alto Networks was 96.64. The lowest was 32.30. And the median was 59.54.


Palo Alto Networks  (XSWX:PANW) 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.

Palo Alto Networks's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=281.35/3.71
=75.84

* 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 Palo Alto Networks was 96.64. The lowest was 32.30. And the median was 59.54.


Be Aware

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


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Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks'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.

Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

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XSWX:PANW vs PLTR, CRWD, FTNT: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks'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.


Palo Alto Networks Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Palo Alto Networks 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, Palo Alto Networks's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=26.804/333.0200*333.0200
=26.804

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Palo Alto Networks Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 1.620 240.628 2.242
201610 1.648 241.729 2.270
201701 1.589 242.839 2.179
201704 1.478 244.524 2.013
201707 1.329 244.786 1.808
201710 1.255 246.663 1.694
201801 1.162 247.867 1.561
201804 1.303 250.546 1.732
201807 2.094 252.006 2.767
201810 2.204 252.885 2.902
201901 1.892 251.712 2.503
201904 2.549 255.548 3.322
201907 2.698 256.571 3.502
201910 2.571 257.346 3.327
202001 2.608 257.971 3.367
202004 1.248 256.389 1.621
202007 1.779 259.101 2.287
202010 1.193 260.388 1.526
202101 1.822 261.582 2.320
202104 1.573 267.054 1.962
202107 1.200 273.003 1.464
202110 0.808 276.589 0.973
202201 0.183 281.148 0.217
202204 0.534 289.109 0.615
202207 0.341 296.276 0.383
202210 0.836 298.012 0.934
202301 1.114 299.170 1.240
202304 1.812 303.363 1.989
202307 2.473 305.691 2.694
202310 3.126 307.671 3.384
202401 5.800 308.417 6.263
202404 6.285 313.548 6.675
202407 7.090 314.540 7.507
202410 7.769 315.664 8.196
202501 8.781 317.671 9.205
202504 9.053 320.795 9.398
202507 9.359 323.048 9.648
202510 9.986 0.000
202601 10.547 325.252 10.799
202604 26.804 333.020 26.804

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 CHF3.71 mean?
Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF3.71 as of Apr. 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF3.71. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PLTR and CRWD?
Palo Alto Networks' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF3.71 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 Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. Palo Alto Networks's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palo Alto Networks stock overvalued right now?
Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF3.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF174.79, compared to a current price of CHF281.35 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF3.71. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF3.71 as of Apr. 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 Palo Alto Networks (XSWX:PANW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF281.35 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF174.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PANW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF3.71
  • GF Value™: CHF174.79 vs. price of CHF281.35 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Palo Alto Networks Business Description

Address 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three-fourths of the Global 2000.
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