Knowit AB (CHIX:KNOWS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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What is Knowit AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Knowit AB CHIX:KNOWS 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOWS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr142.67. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Software companies, Knowit AB ranks better than 80.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Knowit AB's current share price is kr109.90. Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr161.15. Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

CHIX:KNOWs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 3.29   Max: 6.8
Current: 0.76

During the past years, Knowit AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.80. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 3.29.

CHIX:KNOWs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.61% of 1573 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs CHIX:KNOWs: 0.76

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.

Knowit AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr134.984. 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 kr161.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Knowit AB  (CHIX:KNOWs) 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.


Knowit AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Knowit AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowit AB'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.

Knowit AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Knowit AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Knowit AB 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 1.20 0.95 1.06 0.94 0.68

CHIX:KNOWS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Knowit AB'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.


Knowit AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Knowit AB 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.

Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=109.90/161.15
=0.68

* 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.

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

For example, Knowit AB'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)
=134.984/134.6100*134.6100
=134.984

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Knowit AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 42.577 101.138 56.668
201612 44.147 102.022 58.249
201703 46.896 102.022 61.876
201706 44.960 102.752 58.900
201709 46.208 103.279 60.226
201712 49.045 103.793 63.607
201803 53.785 103.962 69.641
201806 52.536 104.875 67.432
201809 54.394 105.679 69.285
201812 56.683 105.912 72.042
201903 61.712 105.886 78.453
201906 58.674 106.742 73.993
201909 60.216 107.214 75.603
201912 63.627 107.766 79.476
202003 65.638 106.563 82.914
202006 67.461 107.498 84.475
202009 69.606 107.635 87.050
202012 77.896 108.296 96.824
202103 85.878 108.360 106.682
202106 95.528 108.928 118.051
202109 136.050 110.338 165.978
202112 141.729 112.486 169.605
202203 147.867 114.825 173.345
202206 148.988 118.384 169.409
202209 150.659 122.296 165.829
202212 152.740 126.365 162.706
202303 155.391 127.042 164.648
202306 155.941 129.407 162.211
202309 151.396 130.224 156.496
202312 151.777 131.912 154.882
202403 156.240 132.205 159.082
202406 150.675 132.716 152.825
202409 148.930 132.304 151.525
202412 151.556 132.987 153.405
202503 149.573 132.825 151.584
202506 147.468 133.699 148.473
202509 147.266 133.480 148.513
202512 132.988 133.390 134.204
202603 136.413 133.560 137.485
202606 134.984 134.610 134.984

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 0.68 mean?
Knowit AB (CHIX:KNOWS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #305 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Knowit AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 6.80. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Knowit AB's value of 0.68 is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #305 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knowit AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowit AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #305 out of 1573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Knowit AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Knowit AB's value of 0.68 is 69.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Knowit AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 6.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Knowit AB 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 2.24, based on 1,573 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. Knowit AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 69.6% 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowit AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowit AB stock overvalued right now?
Knowit AB (CHIX:KNOWS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68. The stock's GF Value™ is kr142.67, compared to a current price of kr109.90 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 69.6% below the Software industry median of 2.24. Knowit AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Knowit AB (CHIX:KNOWS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 Knowit AB (CHIX:KNOWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr109.90 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr142.67.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOWS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.29)
  • GF Value™: kr142.67 vs. price of kr109.90 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.6% below the Software median (#305 of 1573)

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


Knowit AB Business Description

Address Klarabergsgatan 60, Box 3383, Stockholm, SWE, 10368
Knowit AB is a Nordic consultancy, operating three divisions: IT and system development; Customer experience technology and communications; Management consultancy. The company has about 2200 employees in 20 locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. Knowit provides services towards most industries, both public and private sector. Knowit AB (Publ) was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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