Salesforce (CHIX:FOOD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.63 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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What is Salesforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Salesforce CHIX:FOOD 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.63 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 15.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FOOD with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €285.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,593 Software companies, Salesforce ranks worse than 66.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Salesforce's current share price is €147.90. Salesforce's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €40.73. Salesforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.63.

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

CHIX:FOOd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14   Med: 15.11   Max: 25.82
Current: 3.52

During the past years, Salesforce's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.82. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 15.11.

CHIX:FOOd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.23% of 1593 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs CHIX:FOOd: 3.52

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.

Salesforce's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €35.740. 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 €40.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Salesforce  (CHIX:FOOd) 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.


Salesforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Salesforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salesforce'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.

Salesforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Salesforce Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Salesforce Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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CHIX:FOOD vs SHOP, UBER, CDNS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Salesforce'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.


Salesforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Salesforce 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=147.90/40.73
=3.63

* 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.

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

For example, Salesforce's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=35.74/333.0200*333.0200
=35.740

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Salesforce Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 8.102 240.628 11.213
201610 8.870 241.729 12.220
201701 9.965 242.839 13.666
201704 10.394 244.524 14.156
201707 10.216 244.786 13.898
201710 10.415 246.663 14.061
201801 11.658 247.867 15.663
201804 12.282 250.546 16.325
201807 15.303 252.006 20.223
201810 16.710 252.885 22.005
201901 17.753 251.712 23.488
201904 18.886 255.548 24.611
201907 19.631 256.571 25.480
201910 33.955 257.346 43.940
202001 34.189 257.971 44.135
202004 35.372 256.389 45.944
202007 36.831 259.101 47.339
202010 37.487 260.388 47.944
202101 37.068 261.582 47.191
202104 38.471 267.054 47.974
202107 48.027 273.003 58.585
202110 49.980 276.589 60.177
202201 51.959 281.148 61.545
202204 54.848 289.109 63.179
202207 59.135 296.276 66.469
202210 60.788 298.012 67.929
202301 55.206 299.170 61.452
202304 53.592 303.363 58.831
202307 53.852 305.691 58.666
202310 56.771 307.671 61.448
202401 56.390 308.417 60.888
202404 57.286 313.548 60.844
202407 55.467 314.540 58.726
202410 56.199 315.664 59.289
202501 61.427 317.671 64.395
202504 56.360 320.795 58.508
202507 55.035 323.048 56.734
202510 54.733 0.000
202601 54.176 325.252 55.470
202604 35.740 333.020 35.740

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 3.63 mean?
Salesforce (CHIX:FOOD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.63 as of Jul. 22, 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 Salesforce and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 15.11. Over the past decade, Salesforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 25.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Salesforce ranks #1055 out of 1593 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Salesforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Salesforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.63 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 15.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 25.82. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Salesforce's value of 3.63 is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salesforce ranks #1055 out of 1593 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salesforce has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salesforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SHOP and UBER?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Salesforce ranks #1055 out of 1593 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Salesforce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Salesforce's value of 3.63 is 60.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Salesforce's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.14 to 25.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.11 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Salesforce 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 1,593 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. Salesforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.63 is 60.6% 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 Salesforce 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. Salesforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.63, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 15.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salesforce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salesforce (CHIX:FOOD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €285.50, compared to a current price of €147.90 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.63, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 15.11 and 60.6% above the Software industry median of 2.26. Salesforce's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Salesforce (CHIX:FOOD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.63 as of Jul. 22, 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 Salesforce (CHIX:FOOD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salesforce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €147.90 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €285.50. GuruFocus considers Salesforce to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FOOD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.63 (76% below median its 10-year median of 15.11)
  • GF Value™: €285.50 vs. price of €147.90 (48.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.6% above the Software median (#1055 of 1593)

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


Salesforce Business Description

Address 415 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, Salesforce Tower, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
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