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Formula Systems (1985)FRA:FSY 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €114.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,468 Software companies, Formula Systems (1985) ranks worse than 57.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FSY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 2.9 Max: 5.07
Current: 3.02
During the past years, Formula Systems (1985)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.07. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 2.90.
FRA:FSY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.77% of 1468
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.385
vs FRA:FSY: 3.02
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.
Formula Systems (1985)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €68.268. 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 €35.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) 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.
Formula Systems (1985) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Formula Systems (1985) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formula Systems (1985)'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.
Formula Systems (1985) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:FSY vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Formula Systems (1985)'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.
Formula Systems (1985) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Formula Systems (1985) 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.
* 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.
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 2.93 mean?
Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 as of Sep. 02, 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #848 out of 1468 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Formula Systems (1985)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 is near median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 5.07. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Formula Systems (1985)'s value of 2.93 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #848 out of 1468 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formula Systems (1985) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formula Systems (1985)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #848 out of 1468 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Formula Systems (1985) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39. Formula Systems (1985)'s value of 2.93 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Formula Systems (1985)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 5.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Formula Systems (1985) 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 2.39, based on 1,468 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. Formula Systems (1985)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.93 is 22.9% 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formula Systems (1985)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formula Systems (1985) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €114.38, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 22.9% above the Software industry median of 2.39. Formula Systems (1985)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.93 as of Sep. 02, 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €114.38.
GuruFocus considers Formula Systems (1985) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FSY:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.93 (near median its 10-year median of 2.90)
GF Value™: €114.38 vs. price of €103.00 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% above the Software median (#848 of 1468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd is an information technology company that is principally engaged through its directly and indirectly held investees in providing software consulting services, selling and marketing computer-based business solutions and hardware products from a wide range of domestic and international manufacturers, as well as developing proprietary software solutions. It delivers solutions in Israel and in numerous countries to customers with complex IT services needs. It designs and implements IT solutions and software systems that improve the productivity of customers' existing IT assets, enable them to effectively manage their operations and reduce their business risks in the face of changing business environments.
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