WithSecure (CHIX:WITHH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is WithSecure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WithSecure CHIX:WITHH 16 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WITHH with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-07-22), WithSecure's current share price is €1.34. WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €0.47. WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.85.

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

CHIX:WITHh' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.91   Max: 5.02
Current: 2.89

During the past years, WithSecure's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.02. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.91.

CHIX:WITHh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.26 vs CHIX:WITHh: 2.89

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.

WithSecure's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €0.290. 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 €0.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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WithSecure  (CHIX:WITHh) 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.


WithSecure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WithSecure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WithSecure'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.

WithSecure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WithSecure Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.83 4.60 2.35 1.67 1.23

WithSecure Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 1.70 1.23 1.52 1.68 2.86

CHIX:WITHH vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, WithSecure'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.


WithSecure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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WithSecure 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.34/0.47
=2.85

* 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.

WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, WithSecure's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=0.29/122.8800*122.8800
=0.290

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 122.8800.

WithSecure Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 0.495 99.990 0.608
201603 0.513 100.080 0.630
201606 0.429 100.390 0.525
201609 0.449 100.540 0.549
201612 0.486 101.020 0.591
201703 0.495 100.910 0.603
201706 0.408 101.140 0.496
201709 0.426 101.320 0.517
201712 0.450 101.510 0.545
201803 0.458 101.730 0.553
201806 0.424 102.320 0.509
201809 0.425 102.600 0.509
201812 0.421 102.710 0.504
201903 0.436 102.870 0.521
201906 0.440 103.360 0.523
201909 0.454 103.540 0.539
201912 0.483 103.650 0.573
202003 0.442 103.490 0.525
202006 0.451 103.320 0.536
202009 0.484 103.710 0.573
202012 0.520 103.890 0.615
202103 0.541 104.870 0.634
202106 0.554 105.360 0.646
202109 0.589 106.290 0.681
202112 0.602 107.490 0.688
202203 0.981 110.950 1.086
202206 0.882 113.570 0.954
202209 0.839 114.920 0.897
202212 0.803 117.320 0.841
202303 0.744 119.750 0.763
202306 0.708 120.690 0.721
202309 0.647 121.280 0.656
202312 0.586 121.540 0.592
202403 0.578 122.360 0.580
202406 0.563 122.230 0.566
202409 0.478 122.260 0.480
202412 0.393 122.390 0.395
202503 0.378 123.010 0.378
202506 0.348 122.530 0.349
202509 0.290 122.880 0.290

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 2.85 mean?
WithSecure (CHIX:WITHH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 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 WithSecure and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 5.02.
Is WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WithSecure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is near median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 5.02. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. WithSecure's value of 2.85 is 26.1% above this industry median. Overall, WithSecure has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
WithSecure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. WithSecure's value of 2.85 is 26.1% above this benchmark. Historically, WithSecure's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 2.26, WithSecure 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. WithSecure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 26.1% 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 WithSecure 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. WithSecure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WithSecure stock overvalued right now?
WithSecure (CHIX:WITHH) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €1.34 — trading 81.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 26.1% above the Software industry median of 2.26. WithSecure's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 WithSecure (CHIX:WITHH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 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 WithSecure (CHIX:WITHH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WithSecure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.34 is trading 81.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WITHH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (near median its 10-year median of 2.91)
  • GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €1.34 (81.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.1% above the Software median

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


WithSecure Business Description

Address Valimerenkatu 1, Helsinki, FIN, 00181
WithSecure Corp, formerly F-Secure Corp is a cyber security products and services company The Company has one segment which is security. Its solutions help to protect thousands of businesses from security threats. Geographically, WithSecure is focused on Europe and the United States, and the company's products are sold by thousands of resellers. The company's revenue is split into three categories. Cloud revenue includes the Elements platform cloud-based products, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Cloud Protection for Salesforce (CPSF) revenue. Onpremise revenue includes the Elements portfolio on-premise product (Endpoint protection) and other legacy products. Consulting revenue includes the cyber security consulting services.
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