Calix (CALX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.87 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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CALX Calix Inc CALX
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Price $39.53
GF Value $47.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Calix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Calix CALX +0.94% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.87 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates CALX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Software companies, Calix ranks worse than 74.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Calix's current share price is $39.53. Calix's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.12. Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.87.

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

CALX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 5.85   Max: 15.71
Current: 4.82

During the past years, Calix's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.71. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 5.85.

CALX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.47% of 1543 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs CALX: 4.82

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.

Calix's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.277. 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 $8.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Calix  (NYSE:CALX) 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.


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calix'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.

Calix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Calix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Calix 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 7.29 8.20 6.94 6.20 4.60

CALX vs RAMP, WIX, PAYO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Calix'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.


Calix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Calix 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.53/8.12
=4.87

* 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.

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

For example, Calix'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)
=11.277/333.9520*333.9520
=11.277

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Calix Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.479 241.428 6.196
201612 4.312 241.432 5.964
201703 3.671 243.801 5.028
201706 3.287 244.955 4.481
201709 2.985 246.819 4.039
201712 2.814 246.524 3.812
201803 2.669 249.554 3.572
201806 2.661 251.989 3.527
201809 2.712 252.439 3.588
201812 2.816 251.233 3.743
201903 2.693 254.202 3.538
201906 2.655 256.143 3.462
201909 2.634 256.759 3.426
201912 2.729 256.974 3.546
202003 2.665 258.115 3.448
202006 2.738 257.797 3.547
202009 4.007 260.280 5.141
202012 4.512 260.474 5.785
202103 5.007 264.877 6.313
202106 5.469 271.696 6.722
202109 8.404 274.310 10.231
202112 8.844 278.802 10.593
202203 9.159 287.504 10.639
202206 9.459 296.311 10.661
202209 9.898 296.808 11.137
202212 10.338 296.797 11.632
202303 10.836 301.836 11.989
202306 11.185 305.109 12.242
202309 11.387 307.789 12.355
202312 11.052 306.746 12.032
202403 11.334 312.332 12.119
202406 11.462 314.175 12.184
202409 11.742 315.301 12.437
202412 11.755 315.605 12.438
202503 11.678 319.799 12.195
202506 11.834 322.561 12.252
202509 12.415 324.800 12.765
202512 12.801 324.054 13.192
202603 11.459 330.213 11.589
202606 11.277 333.952 11.277

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 4.87 mean?
Calix (CALX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.87 as of Aug. 19, 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 Calix and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1149 out of 1543 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.87 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 15.71. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Calix's value of 4.87 is 108.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calix ranks #1149 out of 1543 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calix has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RAMP and WIX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #1149 out of 1543 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Calix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Calix's value of 4.87 is 108.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Calix's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 15.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Calix 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 1,543 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. Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.87 is 108.1% 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 Calix 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. Calix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.87, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix (CALX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.97, compared to a current price of $39.53 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.87, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 108.1% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Calix's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Calix (CALX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.87 as of Aug. 19, 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 Calix (CALX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.53 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.97. GuruFocus considers Calix to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CALX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.87 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.85)
  • GF Value™: $47.97 vs. price of $39.53 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108.1% above the Software median (#1149 of 1543)

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


Calix Business Description

Other Exchanges CXA:Germany
Address 3155 Olsen Drive, Suite 450, San Jose, CA, USA, 95117
Calix Inc develops, markets and sells its appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services that enable service providers of all types and sizes to innovate and transform their businesses. The company's customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their business and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers. The resulting growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty and revenue creates more value for their businesses and communities. The Company's revenue is principally derived in the United States and it also has its presence in Europe, Americas excluding U.S., and Rest of World.
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