BlackBerry (BUE:BBRY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 178% Above Median

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BUE:BBRY BlackBerry Ltd BUE:BBRY
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What is BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlackBerry BUE:BBRY +0.29% 31 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates BUE:BBRY with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,984.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,463 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks better than 51.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-21), BlackBerry's current share price is ARS4265.00. BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was ARS1,688.74. BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.53.

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

BUE:BBRY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.91   Max: 3.5
Current: 2.27

During the past years, BlackBerry's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.50. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.91.

BUE:BBRY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.47% of 1463 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs BUE:BBRY: 2.27

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.

BlackBerry's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was ARS602.759. 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 ARS1,688.74 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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BlackBerry  (BUE:BBRY) 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.


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackBerry'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.

BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.71 0.61 1.22 0.98

BlackBerry 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 1.01 1.02 1.15 0.98 2.64

BUE:BBRY vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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BlackBerry 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4265.00/1688.74
=2.53

* 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.

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

For example, BlackBerry'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)
=602.759/134.0005*134.0005
=602.759

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

BlackBerry Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 20.873 101.686 27.506
201611 19.831 101.607 26.153
201702 19.993 102.476 26.144
201705 27.714 103.108 36.018
201708 30.150 103.108 39.183
201711 27.016 103.740 34.897
201802 31.369 104.688 40.152
201805 30.244 105.399 38.451
201808 41.418 106.031 52.343
201811 55.079 105.478 69.973
201902 59.820 106.268 75.431
201905 69.890 107.927 86.774
201908 68.232 108.085 84.592
201911 91.611 107.769 113.909
202002 91.653 108.559 113.132
202005 76.450 107.532 95.268
202008 82.896 108.243 102.622
202011 77.318 108.796 95.230
202102 77.634 109.745 94.793
202105 80.114 111.404 96.364
202108 72.425 112.668 86.138
202111 81.136 113.932 95.428
202202 94.610 115.986 109.304
202205 92.225 120.016 102.971
202208 101.254 120.569 112.534
202211 120.903 121.675 133.150
202302 91.890 122.070 100.871
202305 109.179 124.045 117.941
202308 130.653 125.389 139.627
202311 164.418 125.468 175.600
202402 153.453 125.468 163.889
202405 367.293 127.601 385.715
202408 384.924 127.838 403.480
202411 404.383 127.838 423.877
202502 427.373 128.786 444.678
202505 481.139 129.813 496.660
202508 545.184 130.208 561.063
202511 606.755 130.682 622.162
202602 596.168 131.077 609.464
202605 602.759 134.001 602.759

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 2.53 mean?
BlackBerry (BUE:BBRY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 as of Sep. 21, 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. This is 178% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #710 out of 1463 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.50. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. BlackBerry's value of 2.53 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #710 out of 1463 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #710 out of 1463 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BlackBerry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. BlackBerry's value of 2.53 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackBerry's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 2.34, BlackBerry 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 2.34, based on 1,463 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. BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is 8.1% 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (BUE:BBRY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,984.72, compared to a current price of ARS4,265.00 — trading 114.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 8.1% above the Software industry median of 2.34. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 BlackBerry (BUE:BBRY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Sep. 21, 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 BlackBerry (BUE:BBRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS4,265.00 is trading 114.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,984.72. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:BBRY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (178% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,984.72 vs. price of ARS4,265.00 (114.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.1% above the Software median (#710 of 1463)

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


BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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