Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.09 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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FRA:SS90 Smith Micro Software Inc FRA:SS90
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What is Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Smith Micro Software FRA:SS90 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:SS90 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Software companies, Smith Micro Software ranks better than 97.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Smith Micro Software's current share price is €10.72. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €122.31. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.09.

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

FRA:SS90' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.3   Max: 3.06
Current: 0.07

During the past years, Smith Micro Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.06. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.30.

FRA:SS90's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.18% of 1558 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs FRA:SS90: 0.07

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.

Smith Micro Software's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.098. 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 €122.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Smith Micro Software  (FRA:SS90) 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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software'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.

Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data
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FRA:SS90 vs CINGF, SAGT, NVNI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Smith Micro Software'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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Smith Micro Software 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.

Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.72/122.31
=0.09

* 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.

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

For example, Smith Micro Software'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)
=3.098/330.2130*330.2130
=3.098

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.181 241.018 31.760
201609 15.597 241.428 21.333
201612 9.446 241.432 12.920
201703 2.000 243.801 2.709
201706 1.168 244.955 1.575
201709 10.723 246.819 14.346
201712 10.810 246.524 14.480
201803 6.634 249.554 8.778
201806 5.456 251.989 7.150
201809 4.302 252.439 5.627
201812 25.602 251.233 33.650
201903 28.733 254.202 37.325
201906 32.777 256.143 42.255
201909 42.273 256.759 54.367
201912 45.547 256.974 58.528
202003 47.358 258.115 60.586
202006 48.864 257.797 62.590
202009 47.413 260.280 60.152
202012 46.814 260.474 59.348
202103 75.252 264.877 93.814
202106 74.058 271.696 90.008
202109 64.697 274.310 77.882
202112 65.631 278.802 77.733
202203 62.015 287.504 71.227
202206 59.676 296.311 66.504
202209 59.856 296.808 66.593
202212 51.318 296.797 57.096
202303 45.550 301.836 49.832
202306 42.180 305.109 45.651
202309 40.936 307.789 43.918
202312 36.970 306.746 39.798
202403 21.774 312.332 23.021
202406 18.756 314.175 19.713
202409 14.344 315.301 15.022
202412 11.010 315.605 11.520
202503 8.690 319.799 8.973
202506 5.014 322.561 5.133
202509 3.945 324.800 4.011
202512 3.044 324.054 3.102
202603 3.098 330.213 3.098

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 0.09 mean?
Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 as of Aug. 09, 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #44 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.06. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.09 is 96.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #44 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CINGF and SAGT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #44 out of 1558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Smith Micro Software in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.09 is 96.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith Micro Software's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Smith Micro Software has consistently been below 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 2.31, based on 1,558 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. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09 is 96.1% below 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.09. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.85, compared to a current price of €10.72 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 96.1% below the Software industry median of 2.31. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.09 as of Aug. 09, 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 Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.72 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.85.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SS90:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.09 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: €8.85 vs. price of €10.72 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.1% below the Software median (#44 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SS90 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smith Micro Software Business Description

Other Exchanges SMSI:USA
Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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