APLD (Applied Digital) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.66 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 527% Above Median

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What is Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Applied Digital APLD +6.04% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 527% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates APLD with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Software companies, Applied Digital ranks worse than 93.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Applied Digital's current share price is $31.27. Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $2.47. Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

APLD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 2.02   Max: 18.86
Current: 11.92

During the past years, Applied Digital's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.86. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 2.02.

APLD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.13% of 1573 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs APLD: 11.92

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.

Applied Digital's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $5.966. 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 $2.47 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Applied Digital  (NAS:APLD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Applied Digital Annual Data
Trend May06 May07 May08 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Applied Digital Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 2.26 5.65 10.18 10.76 19.11

APLD vs INGM, GDS, PSN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Digital'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.


Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Applied Digital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.27/2.47
=12.66

* 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.

Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Applied Digital's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=5.966/335.1230*335.1230
=5.966

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Applied Digital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200508 5.808 196.400 9.910
200511 5.582 197.600 9.467
200602 5.316 198.700 8.966
200605 4.620 202.500 7.646
200608 4.211 203.900 6.921
200611 3.728 201.500 6.200
200702 3.202 203.499 5.273
200705 2.631 207.949 4.240
200708 2.030 207.917 3.272
200711 1.508 210.177 2.404
200802 1.081 211.693 1.711
200805 0.563 216.632 0.871
200808 0.476 219.086 0.728
200811 0.258 212.425 0.407
200902 -0.046 212.193 -0.073
202005 -4.852 256.394 -6.342
202008 0.000 259.918 0.000
202011 0.000 260.229 0.000
202102 0.000 263.014 0.000
202105 -5.233 269.195 -6.515
202108 -0.084 273.567 -0.103
202111 -0.104 277.948 -0.125
202202 -0.967 283.716 -1.142
202205 0.739 292.296 0.847
202208 0.736 296.171 0.833
202211 0.676 297.711 0.761
202302 0.644 300.840 0.717
202305 0.620 304.127 0.683
202308 1.209 307.026 1.320
202311 1.322 307.051 1.443
202402 0.968 310.326 1.045
202405 0.898 314.069 0.958
202408 1.536 314.796 1.635
202411 2.007 315.493 2.132
202502 2.026 319.082 2.128
202505 2.213 321.465 2.307
202508 3.878 323.976 4.011
202511 5.194 324.122 5.370
202602 5.541 326.785 5.682
202605 5.966 335.123 5.966

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.66 mean?
Applied Digital (APLD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Applied Digital and its competitors. This is 527% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 18.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #1465 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Applied Digital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.66 is 527% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 18.86. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Applied Digital's value of 12.66 is 465.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #1465 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Digital has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Digital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to INGM and GDS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #1465 out of 1573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Applied Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Applied Digital's value of 12.66 is 465.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Digital's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 18.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Applied Digital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,573 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Digital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.66 is 465.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Applied Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Digital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.66, which is 527% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital (APLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.42, compared to a current price of $31.27 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.66, which is 527% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 465.2% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Applied Digital's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Digital (APLD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 Applied Digital (APLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.27 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.42. GuruFocus considers Applied Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APLD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.66 (527% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: $20.42 vs. price of $31.27 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 465.2% above the Software median (#1465 of 1573)

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


Applied Digital Business Description

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Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments: Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business, which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
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