International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.62 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 36% Above Median


CHIX:IBMD International Business Machines Corp CHIX:IBMD
78 GF Score
Price €266.80
GF Value €211.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

International Business Machines CHIX:IBMD 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.62 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IBMD with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €211.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,596 Software companies, International Business Machines ranks worse than 90.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), International Business Machines's current share price is €266.80. International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.72. International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.62.

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

CHIX:IBMd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.7   Med: 7.09   Max: 11.69
Current: 10.94

During the past years, International Business Machines's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.69. The lowest was 4.70. And the median was 7.09.

CHIX:IBMd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.98% of 1596 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.33 vs CHIX:IBMd: 10.94

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.

International Business Machines's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.347. 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 €27.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Business Machines  (CHIX:IBMd) 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.


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Business Machines'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.

International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

International Business Machines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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International Business Machines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:IBMD vs ACN, FISV, FIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines'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.


International Business Machines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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International Business Machines 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.

International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=266.80/27.72
=9.62

* 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.

International Business Machines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, International Business Machines's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=30.347/330.2130*330.2130
=30.347

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Business Machines Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.649 241.018 20.070
201609 15.939 241.428 21.801
201612 18.287 241.432 25.012
201703 18.239 243.801 24.704
201706 17.590 244.955 23.712
201709 17.787 246.819 23.797
201712 16.122 246.524 21.595
201803 16.049 249.554 21.236
201806 17.368 251.989 22.759
201809 18.656 252.439 24.404
201812 16.542 251.233 21.742
201903 16.450 254.202 21.369
201906 17.628 256.143 22.726
201909 18.409 256.759 23.675
201912 21.144 256.974 27.170
202003 20.384 258.115 26.078
202006 20.491 257.797 26.247
202009 20.207 260.280 25.636
202012 18.967 260.474 24.045
202103 20.108 264.877 25.068
202106 20.318 271.696 24.694
202109 21.068 274.310 25.362
202112 18.626 278.802 22.061
202203 19.231 287.504 22.088
202206 20.329 296.311 22.655
202209 22.427 296.808 24.951
202212 22.862 296.797 25.436
202303 22.222 301.836 24.311
202306 22.493 305.109 24.344
202309 23.685 307.789 25.411
202312 22.582 306.746 24.310
202403 23.296 312.332 24.630
202406 24.231 314.175 25.468
202409 23.823 315.301 24.950
202412 28.153 315.605 29.456
202503 26.753 319.799 27.624
202506 25.604 322.561 26.211
202509 25.435 324.800 25.859
202512 29.758 324.054 30.324
202603 30.347 330.213 30.347

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 9.62 mean?
International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.62 as of Jul. 09, 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.70 to 11.69. According to the industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1452 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
International Business Machines' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.62 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.70 to a high of 11.69. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. International Business Machines' value of 9.62 is 312.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1452 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ACN and FISV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #1452 out of 1596 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places International Business Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. International Business Machines' value of 9.62 is 312.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Business Machines' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.70 to 11.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 2.33, International Business Machines 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 2.33, based on 1,596 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. International Business Machines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.62 is 312.9% 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Business Machines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.62, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 7.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €211.40, compared to a current price of €266.80 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.62, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 312.9% above the Software industry median of 2.33. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.62 as of Jul. 09, 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 International Business Machines (CHIX:IBMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €266.80 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €211.40. GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IBMD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.62 (36% above median its 10-year median of 7.09)
  • GF Value™: €211.40 vs. price of €266.80 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 312.9% above the Software median (#1452 of 1596)

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


International Business Machines Business Description

Address One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, USA, 10504
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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