Infosys (FRA:IOY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.18 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:IOY Infosys Ltd FRA:IOY
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GF Value €16.83
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What is Infosys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Infosys FRA:IOY +4.60% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.18 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 7.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:IOY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, Infosys ranks worse than 76.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Infosys's current share price is €10.00. Infosys's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.93. Infosys's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.18.

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

FRA:IOY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.13   Med: 7.08   Max: 11.58
Current: 5.14

During the past years, Infosys's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.58. The lowest was 4.13. And the median was 7.08.

FRA:IOY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.87% of 1595 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs FRA:IOY: 5.14

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.

Infosys's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.092. 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 €1.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Infosys  (FRA:IOY) 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.


Infosys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Infosys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Infosys'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.

Infosys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Infosys Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.31 7.83 7.75 7.76 5.86

Infosys Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 7.76 7.77 6.84 7.62 5.86

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

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Infosys'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.


Infosys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Infosys 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.00/1.93
=5.18

* 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.

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

For example, Infosys'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)
=2.092/164.2724*164.2724
=2.092

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Infosys Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.767 105.961 2.739
201609 1.896 105.961 2.939
201612 2.000 105.196 3.123
201703 2.176 105.196 3.398
201706 2.065 107.109 3.167
201709 2.034 109.021 3.065
201712 1.856 109.404 2.787
201803 1.858 109.786 2.780
201806 1.745 111.317 2.575
201809 1.772 115.142 2.528
201812 1.883 115.142 2.686
201903 1.917 118.202 2.664
201906 1.695 120.880 2.303
201909 1.828 123.175 2.438
201912 1.809 126.235 2.354
202003 1.845 124.705 2.430
202006 1.831 127.000 2.368
202009 1.926 130.118 2.432
202012 1.898 130.889 2.382
202103 2.066 131.771 2.576
202106 1.892 134.084 2.318
202109 1.904 135.847 2.302
202112 1.964 138.161 2.335
202203 2.153 138.822 2.548
202206 2.106 142.347 2.430
202209 2.366 144.661 2.687
202212 2.032 145.763 2.290
202303 2.071 146.865 2.316
202306 2.023 150.280 2.211
202309 2.201 151.492 2.387
202312 2.131 152.924 2.289
202403 2.346 153.035 2.518
202406 2.233 155.789 2.355
202409 2.347 157.882 2.442
202412 2.376 158.323 2.465
202503 2.501 157.552 2.608
202506 2.315 159.755 2.380
202509 2.391 162.289 2.420
202512 1.949 163.281 1.961
202603 2.092 164.272 2.092

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 5.18 mean?
Infosys (FRA:IOY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.18 as of Jul. 20, 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 Infosys and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 7.08. Over the past decade, Infosys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.13 to 11.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Infosys ranks #1226 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Infosys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Infosys' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.18 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 11.58. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Infosys' value of 5.18 is 129.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Infosys ranks #1226 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Infosys has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infosys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Infosys ranks #1226 out of 1595 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Infosys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Infosys' value of 5.18 is 129.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Infosys' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.13 to 11.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.08 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Infosys 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 1,595 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. Infosys's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.18 is 129.2% 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 Infosys 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. Infosys's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.18, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infosys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infosys (FRA:IOY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.83, compared to a current price of €10.00 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.18, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.08 and 129.2% above the Software industry median of 2.26. Infosys' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Infosys (FRA:IOY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.18 as of Jul. 20, 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 Infosys (FRA:IOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infosys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.00 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.83. GuruFocus considers Infosys to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IOY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.18 (27% below median its 10-year median of 7.08)
  • GF Value™: €16.83 vs. price of €10.00 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.2% above the Software median (#1226 of 1595)

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


Infosys Business Description

Address Hosur Road, Electronics City, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560 100
Infosys is an IT services provider based in Bengaluru, India, with offices in more than 50 countries. The company leverages its offshore outsourcing model to serve clients across different industries, such as financial services and manufacturing. Infosys' IT services offerings include consulting, digital transformation, and business process outsourcing.
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