BECTY (Bechtle AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.00 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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BECTY Bechtle AG BECTY
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Price $8.18
GF Value $9.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bechtle AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bechtle AG BECTY 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.50. GuruFocus rates BECTY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,491 Software companies, Bechtle AG ranks worse than 58.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Bechtle AG's current share price is $8.18. Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.73. Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.00.

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

BECTY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32   Med: 5.5   Max: 11.72
Current: 3.02

During the past years, Bechtle AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.72. The lowest was 2.32. And the median was 5.50.

BECTY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.95% of 1491 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs BECTY: 3.02

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.

Bechtle AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.789. 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 $2.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bechtle AG  (OTCPK:BECTY) 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.


Bechtle AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bechtle AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bechtle AG'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.

Bechtle AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bechtle AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bechtle AG Quarterly Data
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BECTY vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Bechtle AG'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.


Bechtle AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Bechtle AG 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.

Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.18/2.73
=3.00

* 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.

Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bechtle AG'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)
=3.789/131.3638*131.3638
=3.789

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Bechtle AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.169 101.017 1.520
201612 1.162 101.217 1.508
201703 1.216 101.417 1.575
201706 1.265 102.117 1.627
201709 1.392 102.717 1.780
201712 1.460 102.617 1.869
201803 1.570 102.917 2.004
201806 1.477 104.017 1.865
201809 1.540 104.718 1.932
201812 1.595 104.217 2.010
201903 1.642 104.217 2.070
201906 1.638 105.718 2.035
201909 1.670 106.018 2.069
201912 1.790 105.818 2.222
202003 1.852 105.718 2.301
202006 1.868 106.618 2.302
202009 2.048 105.818 2.542
202012 2.244 105.518 2.794
202103 2.278 107.518 2.783
202106 2.307 108.486 2.794
202109 2.368 109.435 2.843
202112 2.427 110.384 2.888
202203 2.455 113.968 2.830
202206 2.344 115.760 2.660
202209 2.290 118.818 2.532
202212 2.587 119.345 2.848
202303 2.711 122.402 2.909
202306 2.720 123.140 2.902
202309 2.793 124.195 2.954
202312 3.016 123.773 3.201
202403 3.108 125.038 3.265
202406 3.033 125.882 3.165
202409 3.229 126.198 3.361
202412 3.177 127.041 3.285
202503 3.345 127.779 3.439
202506 3.492 128.412 3.572
202509 3.655 129.255 3.715
202512 3.809 129.361 3.868
202603 3.852 131.258 3.855
202606 3.789 131.364 3.789

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 3.00 mean?
Bechtle AG (BECTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 as of Aug. 27, 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.50. Over the past decade, Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.32 to 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #879 out of 1491 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bechtle AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 11.72. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Bechtle AG's value of 3.00 is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #879 out of 1491 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bechtle AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bechtle AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #879 out of 1491 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bechtle AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Bechtle AG's value of 3.00 is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bechtle AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.32 to 11.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.50 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Bechtle AG 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 2.31, based on 1,491 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. Bechtle AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 is 29.9% 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bechtle AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bechtle AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bechtle AG (BECTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.71, compared to a current price of $8.18 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.50 and 29.9% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Bechtle AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bechtle AG (BECTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00 as of Aug. 27, 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 Bechtle AG (BECTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bechtle AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.18 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.71. GuruFocus considers Bechtle AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BECTY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.00 (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.50)
  • GF Value™: $9.71 vs. price of $8.18 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.9% above the Software median (#879 of 1491)

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


Bechtle AG Business Description

Address Bechtle Platz 1, Neckarsulm, BW, DEU, 74172
Bechtle AG is an information technology provider with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. The company's customers are mainly in the industrial, trade, financial, and public sectors. The company operates through four reportable segments; Germany, France, Benelux, and Other Europe. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Germany segment. The company offers its customers IT hardware, software, solutions and services in 14 European countries, with Germany being the main market.
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