Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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FRA:2WSA Wavestone SA FRA:2WSA
96 GF Score
Price €38.45
GF Value €61.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Wavestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wavestone FRA:2WSA +1.05% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 6.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:2WSA with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Software companies, Wavestone ranks worse than 52.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Wavestone's current share price is €38.45. Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was €15.43. Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.49.

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

FRA:2WSA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43   Med: 6.42   Max: 12.64
Current: 2.47

During the past 13 years, Wavestone's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.64. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 6.42.

FRA:2WSA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.73% of 1591 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs FRA:2WSA: 2.47

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.

Wavestone's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was €28.562. 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 €15.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Wavestone  (FRA:2WSA) 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.


Wavestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wavestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wavestone'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.

Wavestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wavestone Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wavestone Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 5.27 0.00 3.77 0.00 2.98

FRA:2WSA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Wavestone'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.


Wavestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Wavestone 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.45/15.43
=2.49

* 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.

Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Wavestone's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=28.562/122.4200*122.4200
=28.562

Current CPI (Mar26) = 122.4200.

Wavestone Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 5.307 101.170 6.422
201803 6.607 102.750 7.872
201903 7.558 103.890 8.906
202003 8.914 104.590 10.434
202103 10.335 105.750 11.964
202203 12.843 110.490 14.230
202303 14.988 116.790 15.711
202403 23.162 119.470 23.734
202503 25.852 120.380 26.290
202603 28.562 122.420 28.562

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 2.49 mean?
Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 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 Wavestone and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 6.42. Over the past decade, Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 12.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #839 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wavestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 6.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 12.64. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Wavestone's value of 2.49 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #839 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wavestone has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wavestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #839 out of 1591 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wavestone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Wavestone's value of 2.49 is 10.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wavestone's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 12.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Wavestone 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 1,591 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. Wavestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 10.2% 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 Wavestone 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. Wavestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 6.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wavestone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.95, compared to a current price of €38.45 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 10.2% above the Software industry median of 2.26. Wavestone's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Wavestone (FRA:2WSA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 24, 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 Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavestone stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €38.45 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.95. GuruFocus considers Wavestone to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2WSA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (61% below median its 10-year median of 6.42)
  • GF Value™: €61.95 vs. price of €38.45 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.2% above the Software median (#839 of 1591)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2WSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wavestone Business Description

Address 100-101 Terrasse Boieldieu, Tour Franklin, Paris La Defense Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92042
Wavestone SA is a management and Information Technology consulting firm. The company serves Services, Consumer goods and distribution, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Public sector and International Institutions, and the Transport and Travel sector. Its technologies include IT and Data architecture, Cybersecurity and digital trust, and others. It provides services such as financial risks and purchases, management and financing of innovation, supply chain, and others. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from France.
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