ServiceNow (FRA:4S00) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 24.49 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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What is ServiceNow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ServiceNow FRA:4S00 +1.06% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.49 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 56.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:4S00 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Software companies, ServiceNow ranks worse than 96.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), ServiceNow's current share price is €9.55. ServiceNow's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.39. ServiceNow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 24.49.

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

FRA:4S00' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.47   Med: 56.2   Max: 130.51
Current: 24.33

During the past years, ServiceNow's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 130.51. The lowest was 17.47. And the median was 56.20.

FRA:4S00's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.9% of 1548 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs FRA:4S00: 24.33

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.

ServiceNow's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.204. 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 €0.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ServiceNow  (FRA:4S00) 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.


ServiceNow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ServiceNow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ServiceNow'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.

ServiceNow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ServiceNow Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ServiceNow 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 53.45 44.64 34.83 21.99 19.48

FRA:4S00 vs ADP, SNOW, CDNS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, ServiceNow'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.


ServiceNow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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ServiceNow 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.55/0.39
=24.49

* 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.

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

For example, ServiceNow'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)
=0.204/333.9520*333.9520
=0.204

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ServiceNow Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.008 241.428 0.011
201612 0.009 241.432 0.012
201703 0.009 243.801 0.012
201706 0.010 244.955 0.014
201709 0.010 246.819 0.014
201712 0.015 246.524 0.020
201803 0.015 249.554 0.020
201806 0.017 251.989 0.023
201809 0.019 252.439 0.025
201812 0.021 251.233 0.028
201903 0.022 254.202 0.029
201906 0.023 256.143 0.030
201909 0.027 256.759 0.035
201912 0.039 256.974 0.051
202003 0.042 258.115 0.054
202006 0.045 257.797 0.058
202009 0.045 260.280 0.058
202012 0.046 260.474 0.059
202103 0.050 264.877 0.063
202106 0.053 271.696 0.065
202109 0.059 274.310 0.072
202112 0.064 278.802 0.077
202203 0.071 287.504 0.082
202206 0.076 296.311 0.086
202209 0.088 296.808 0.099
202212 0.091 296.797 0.102
202303 0.100 301.836 0.111
202306 0.122 305.109 0.134
202309 0.128 307.789 0.139
202312 0.133 306.746 0.145
202403 0.141 312.332 0.151
202406 0.152 314.175 0.162
202409 0.158 315.301 0.167
202412 0.173 315.605 0.183
202503 0.176 319.799 0.184
202506 0.178 322.561 0.184
202509 0.180 324.800 0.185
202512 0.206 324.054 0.212
202603 0.191 330.213 0.193
202606 0.204 333.952 0.204

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 24.49 mean?
ServiceNow (FRA:4S00) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.49 as of Aug. 16, 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 ServiceNow and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 56.20. Over the past decade, ServiceNow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.47 to 130.51. According to the industry distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #1500 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is ServiceNow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ServiceNow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.49 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 56.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.47 to a high of 130.51. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. ServiceNow's value of 24.49 is 946.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #1500 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ServiceNow has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ServiceNow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADP and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #1500 out of 1548 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ServiceNow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. ServiceNow's value of 24.49 is 946.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ServiceNow's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.47 to 130.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.20 vs. the industry median of 2.34, ServiceNow 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 2.34, based on 1,548 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. ServiceNow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 24.49 is 946.6% 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 ServiceNow and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ServiceNow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.49, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 56.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ServiceNow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ServiceNow (FRA:4S00) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.24, compared to a current price of €9.55 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.49, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 56.20 and 946.6% above the Software industry median of 2.34. ServiceNow's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 ServiceNow (FRA:4S00), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 24.49 as of Aug. 16, 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 ServiceNow (FRA:4S00) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ServiceNow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.55 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.24. GuruFocus considers ServiceNow to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4S00:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 24.49 (56% below median its 10-year median of 56.20)
  • GF Value™: €18.24 vs. price of €9.55 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 946.6% above the Software median (#1500 of 1548)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4S00 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ServiceNow Business Description

Address 2225 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
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