WEX (BSP:W2EX34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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BSP:W2EX34 WEX Inc BSP:W2EX34
62 GF Score
Price R$57.04
GF Value R$70.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WEX BSP:W2EX34 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates BSP:W2EX34 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$70.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, WEX ranks worse than 67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), WEX's current share price is R$57.04. WEX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$15.89. WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.59.

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

BSP:W2EX34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67   Med: 4.85   Max: 8.24
Current: 3.69

During the past years, WEX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.24. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 4.85.

BSP:W2EX34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67% of 1591 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs BSP:W2EX34: 3.69

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.

WEX's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$198.738. 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 R$15.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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WEX  (BSP:W2EX34) 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.


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WEX'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.

WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WEX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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WEX Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.17 3.38 3.21 3.24 2.95

BSP:W2EX34 vs ZETA, RELY, GTLB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, WEX'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.


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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WEX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=57.04/15.89
=3.59

* 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.

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

For example, WEX'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)
=198.738/333.9520*333.9520
=198.738

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

WEX Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 114.408 241.428 158.253
201612 117.214 241.432 162.132
201703 112.341 243.801 153.882
201706 120.660 244.955 164.498
201709 118.561 246.819 160.416
201712 124.141 246.524 168.167
201803 133.984 249.554 179.297
201806 155.976 251.989 206.709
201809 175.358 252.439 231.981
201812 160.787 251.233 213.726
201903 160.447 254.202 210.784
201906 163.320 256.143 212.932
201909 175.330 256.759 228.042
201912 182.571 256.974 237.261
202003 209.647 258.115 271.244
202006 235.716 257.797 305.348
202009 255.170 260.280 327.396
202012 221.782 260.474 284.345
202103 237.016 264.877 298.825
202106 201.486 271.696 247.654
202109 217.234 274.310 264.466
202112 231.960 278.802 277.844
202203 213.130 287.504 247.562
202206 205.876 296.311 232.029
202209 193.808 296.808 218.062
202212 200.192 296.797 225.253
202303 203.294 301.836 224.925
202306 200.110 305.109 219.027
202309 196.195 307.789 212.872
202312 212.902 306.746 231.785
202403 211.279 312.332 225.904
202406 231.473 314.175 246.044
202409 233.409 315.301 247.216
202412 232.902 315.605 246.441
202503 136.272 319.799 142.303
202506 158.241 322.561 163.829
202509 175.052 324.800 179.984
202512 196.420 324.054 202.420
202603 192.246 330.213 194.423
202606 198.738 333.952 198.738

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 3.59 mean?
WEX (BSP:W2EX34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 as of Jul. 25, 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 WEX and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, WEX ranks #1066 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 8.24. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. WEX's value of 3.59 is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WEX ranks #1066 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WEX has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZETA and RELY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, WEX ranks #1066 out of 1591 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WEX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. WEX's value of 3.59 is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WEX's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 8.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 2.26, WEX 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 2.26, based on 1,591 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. WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 58.8% 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 WEX and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX (BSP:W2EX34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$70.88, compared to a current price of R$57.04 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 58.8% above the Software industry median of 2.26. WEX's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 WEX (BSP:W2EX34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Jul. 25, 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 WEX (BSP:W2EX34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$57.04 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$70.88. GuruFocus considers WEX to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:W2EX34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (26% below median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: R$70.88 vs. price of R$57.04 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.8% above the Software median (#1066 of 1591)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W2EX34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WEX Business Description

Other Exchanges WEX:USAWL9:Germany
Address 1 Hancock Street, Portland, ME, USA, 04101
WEX Inc is a commerce platform that provides seamlessly embedded, personalized payments solutions. The company operates three business segments: Mobility, Benefits, and Corporate Payments. Mobility segment, the top segment by revenue, provides fleet vehicle payment solutions, transaction processing, and information management services for commercial and government fleets. The Corporate Payments segment offers business-to-business payment processing and transaction monitoring services. The Benefits segment generates revenue from healthcare payment products and its consumer-directed software platform. Its prime end market is the United States of America.
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