Computershare (ASX:CPU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.81 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 28% Above Median


ASX:CPU Computershare Ltd ASX:CPU
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Price A$38.68
GF Value A$30.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Computershare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Computershare ASX:CPU +1.04% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 6.09. GuruFocus rates ASX:CPU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$30.15 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 640 Capital Markets companies, Computershare ranks worse than 90.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Computershare's current share price is A$38.68. Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$4.95. Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.81.

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

ASX:CPU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15   Med: 6.09   Max: 9.16
Current: 7.45

During the past 13 years, Computershare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.16. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 6.09.

ASX:CPU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.63% of 640 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs ASX:CPU: 7.45

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.

Computershare's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$5.716. 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 A$4.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Computershare  (ASX:CPU) 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.


Computershare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Computershare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Computershare'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.

Computershare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Computershare Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Computershare Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:CPU vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Computershare'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.


Computershare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Computershare 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.

Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.68/4.95
=7.81

* 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.

Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Computershare's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=5.716/131.5506*131.5506
=5.716

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

Computershare Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.674 0.000
201706 2.916 0.000
201806 3.180 0.000
201906 4.128 0.000
202006 4.214 0.000
202106 4.935 0.000
202206 5.086 0.000
202306 5.281 0.000
202406 4.962 0.000
202506 5.716 131.551 5.716

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 7.81 mean?
Computershare (ASX:CPU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 as of Jul. 01, 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 Computershare and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 6.09. Over the past decade, Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 9.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #580 out of 640 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Computershare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 6.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 9.16. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Computershare's value of 7.81 is 503.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Computershare ranks #580 out of 640 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Computershare has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computershare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Computershare ranks #580 out of 640 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Computershare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Computershare's value of 7.81 is 503.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Computershare's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 9.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Computershare 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 640 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. Computershare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 is 503.1% 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 Computershare and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Computershare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 6.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computershare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare (ASX:CPU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$30.15, compared to a current price of A$38.68 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 503.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. Computershare's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Jul. 01, 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 Computershare (ASX:CPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computershare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$38.68 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$30.15. GuruFocus considers Computershare to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CPU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.81 (28% above median its 10-year median of 6.09)
  • GF Value™: A$30.15 vs. price of A$38.68 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100
  • Industry Position: 503.1% above the Capital Markets median (#580 of 640)

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


Computershare Business Description

Other Exchanges CMSQY:USACMSQF:USA
Address 452 Johnston Street, Yarra Falls, Abbotsford, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3067
Founded in Australia in 1978, Computershare has grown via acquisitions to become the world's leading provider of issuer services. Employee share plans and communications services are commonly sold together with issuer services to corporations. The company also has a business services offering and a corporate trust business, alongside a small mortgage administration business that's due to be divested. Over the medium term, around half of group EBITDA is expected to be generated from interest income on client cash balances, or margin income, which is exposed to interest-rate movements.
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