Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.66 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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CHIX:APTDL Aptitude Software Group PLC CHIX:APTDL
59 GF Score
Price £1.98
GF Value £2.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Aptitude Software Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aptitude Software Group CHIX:APTDL 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APTDL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Aptitude Software Group ranks better than 60.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Aptitude Software Group's current share price is £1.975. Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.19. Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.66.

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

CHIX:APTDl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 3.36   Max: 6.67
Current: 1.71

During the past 13 years, Aptitude Software Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.67. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 3.36.

CHIX:APTDl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.05% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs CHIX:APTDl: 1.71

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.

Aptitude Software Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.993. 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 £1.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Aptitude Software Group  (CHIX:APTDl) 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.


Aptitude Software Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aptitude Software Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aptitude Software Group'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.

Aptitude Software Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aptitude Software Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Aptitude Software Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 2.42 0.00 2.95 0.00 2.47

CHIX:APTDL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Aptitude Software Group'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.


Aptitude Software Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Aptitude Software Group 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.

Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.975/1.19
=1.66

* 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.

Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Aptitude Software Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.993/139.9000*139.9000
=0.993

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Aptitude Software Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.836 102.200 1.144
201712 1.022 105.000 1.362
201812 1.211 107.100 1.582
201912 0.826 108.500 1.065
202012 0.898 109.400 1.148
202112 1.000 114.700 1.220
202212 1.056 125.300 1.179
202312 1.052 130.500 1.128
202412 1.030 135.100 1.067
202512 0.993 139.900 0.993

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 1.66 mean?
Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 as of Jul. 17, 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 Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #638 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aptitude Software Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 6.67. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Aptitude Software Group's value of 1.66 is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #638 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aptitude Software Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptitude Software Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #638 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Aptitude Software Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Aptitude Software Group's value of 1.66 is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aptitude Software Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 6.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Aptitude Software Group has consistently been below 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 2.30, based on 1,597 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. Aptitude Software Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.66 is 27.8% below 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 Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptitude Software Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptitude Software Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.79, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 27.8% below the Software industry median of 2.30. Aptitude Software Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 17, 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 Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.79. GuruFocus considers Aptitude Software Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:APTDL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.66 (51% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: £2.79 vs. price of £1.98 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.8% below the Software median (#638 of 1597)

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


Aptitude Software Group Business Description

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Address 138 Cheapside, 8th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 6BJ
Aptitude Software Group PLC is engaged in the provision of IT services and solutions, including software-based activity. It operates its business through the Aptitude Software Segment. Its Aptitude Software business provides a series of specialized financial management software applications, and the majority of the revenue is derived from software licenses, software subscription fees, maintenance, support, funded development, and related consultancy. It operates in two geographic regions, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the world, and the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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