EPAM (EPAM Systems) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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What is EPAM Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

EPAM Systems EPAM -2.63% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 10.89. GuruFocus rates EPAM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $258.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Software companies, EPAM Systems ranks better than 50.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), EPAM Systems's current share price is $104.08. EPAM Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.50. EPAM Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

EPAM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 10.89   Max: 36.76
Current: 2.35

During the past years, EPAM Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 36.76. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 10.89.

EPAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.48% of 1577 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs EPAM: 2.35

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.

EPAM Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65.036. 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 $45.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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EPAM Systems  (NYSE:EPAM) 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.


EPAM Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


EPAM Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPAM Systems'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.

EPAM Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

EPAM Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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EPAM Systems Quarterly Data
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EPAM vs SAIC, EXLS, G: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, EPAM Systems'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.


EPAM Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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EPAM Systems 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.

EPAM Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=104.08/45.50
=2.29

* 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.

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

For example, EPAM Systems'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)
=65.036/330.2130*330.2130
=65.036

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

EPAM Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.938 241.018 19.096
201609 14.703 241.428 20.110
201612 15.292 241.432 20.915
201703 16.164 243.801 21.893
201706 17.533 244.955 23.635
201709 18.684 246.819 24.997
201712 18.401 246.524 24.648
201803 19.798 249.554 26.197
201806 20.728 251.989 27.163
201809 22.150 252.439 28.974
201812 23.347 251.233 30.687
201903 24.525 254.202 31.858
201906 25.963 256.143 33.471
201909 27.155 256.759 34.924
201912 28.922 256.974 37.165
202003 29.637 258.115 37.915
202006 31.403 257.797 40.224
202009 33.229 260.280 42.157
202012 35.343 260.474 44.806
202103 36.607 264.877 45.637
202106 39.084 271.696 47.502
202109 41.248 274.310 49.654
202112 43.750 278.802 51.817
202203 44.670 287.504 51.306
202206 45.723 296.311 50.954
202209 47.949 296.808 53.346
202212 52.060 296.797 57.921
202303 54.089 301.836 59.174
202306 56.298 305.109 60.930
202309 57.190 307.789 61.357
202312 60.064 306.746 64.659
202403 59.985 312.332 63.419
202406 59.674 314.175 62.720
202409 62.673 315.301 65.637
202412 63.817 315.605 66.771
202503 64.328 319.799 66.423
202506 65.854 322.561 67.416
202509 67.488 324.800 68.613
202512 67.753 324.054 69.041
202603 65.036 330.213 65.036

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 2.29 mean?
EPAM Systems (EPAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Jul. 30, 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 EPAM Systems and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 10.89. Over the past decade, EPAM Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 36.76. According to the industry distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #781 out of 1577 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is EPAM Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
EPAM Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 36.76. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. EPAM Systems' value of 2.29 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #781 out of 1577 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EPAM Systems has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPAM Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SAIC and EXLS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #781 out of 1577 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts EPAM Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23. EPAM Systems' value of 2.29 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, EPAM Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 36.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.89 vs. the industry median of 2.23, EPAM Systems 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 2.23, based on 1,577 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. EPAM Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 2.7% 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 EPAM Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPAM Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 10.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPAM Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPAM Systems (EPAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $258.68, compared to a current price of $104.08 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.89 and 2.7% above the Software industry median of 2.23. EPAM Systems' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 EPAM Systems (EPAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Jul. 30, 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 EPAM Systems (EPAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPAM Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $104.08 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $258.68. GuruFocus considers EPAM Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EPAM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (79% below median its 10-year median of 10.89)
  • GF Value™: $258.68 vs. price of $104.08 (59.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.7% above the Software median (#781 of 1577)

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


EPAM Systems Business Description

Address 41 University Drive, Suite 202, Newtown, PA, USA, 18940
EPAM Systems is a global IT services firm with a focus on platform engineering, software development, and consulting services. The company used to host large engineer bases in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, but it now delivers from various locations across different continents. EPAM's largest market is North America, which represents approximately 60% of revenue.
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