VirnetX Holding (FRA:VN20) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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FRA:VN20 VirnetX Holding Corp FRA:VN20
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Price €13.50
GF Value €76.23
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What is VirnetX Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

VirnetX Holding FRA:VN20 +7.14% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:VN20 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Software companies, VirnetX Holding ranks better than 84.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), VirnetX Holding's current share price is €13.50. VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.68. VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.62.

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

FRA:VN20' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 3.92   Max: 13.57
Current: 0.59

During the past years, VirnetX Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.57. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 3.92.

FRA:VN20's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.92% of 1552 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.315 vs FRA:VN20: 0.59

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.

VirnetX Holding's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.896. 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 €21.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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VirnetX Holding  (FRA:VN20) 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.


VirnetX Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


VirnetX Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VirnetX Holding'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.

VirnetX Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

VirnetX Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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VirnetX Holding 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 0.29 0.42 0.69 0.64 0.54

FRA:VN20 vs LIDR, WHEN, USIO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, VirnetX Holding'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.


VirnetX Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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VirnetX Holding 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.

VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.50/21.68
=0.62

* 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.

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

For example, VirnetX Holding'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)
=3.896/330.2130*330.2130
=3.896

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

VirnetX Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.514 241.018 7.555
201609 3.899 241.428 5.333
201612 3.635 241.432 4.972
201703 2.600 243.801 3.522
201706 1.578 244.955 2.127
201709 0.772 246.819 1.033
201712 0.444 246.524 0.595
201803 1.111 249.554 1.470
201806 1.002 251.989 1.313
201809 3.451 252.439 4.514
201812 2.599 251.233 3.416
201903 2.269 254.202 2.947
201906 2.156 256.143 2.779
201909 1.485 256.759 1.910
201912 1.456 256.974 1.871
202003 79.618 258.115 101.857
202006 58.410 257.797 74.818
202009 55.139 260.280 69.954
202012 51.924 260.474 65.826
202103 47.018 264.877 58.616
202106 45.700 271.696 55.543
202109 46.287 274.310 55.720
202112 46.076 278.802 54.572
202203 46.581 287.504 53.501
202206 47.410 296.311 52.834
202209 49.612 296.808 55.196
202212 40.246 296.797 44.777
202303 20.175 301.836 22.072
202306 17.119 305.109 18.528
202309 16.138 307.789 17.314
202312 14.197 306.746 15.283
202403 13.042 312.332 13.789
202406 12.140 314.175 12.760
202409 10.992 315.301 11.512
202412 8.927 315.605 9.340
202503 7.935 319.799 8.193
202506 6.732 322.561 6.892
202509 5.843 324.800 5.940
202512 4.568 324.054 4.655
202603 3.896 330.213 3.896

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 0.62 mean?
VirnetX Holding (FRA:VN20) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 as of Aug. 14, 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 VirnetX Holding and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 13.57. According to the industry distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #234 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VirnetX Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 13.57. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. VirnetX Holding's value of 0.62 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #234 out of 1552 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VirnetX Holding has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VirnetX Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIDR and WHEN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #234 out of 1552 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VirnetX Holding in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. VirnetX Holding's value of 0.62 is 73.2% below this benchmark. Historically, VirnetX Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 13.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 2.32, VirnetX Holding 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 2.32, based on 1,552 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. VirnetX Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 73.2% 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 VirnetX Holding and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VirnetX Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VirnetX Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VirnetX Holding (FRA:VN20) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.23, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 82.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 73.2% below the Software industry median of 2.32. VirnetX Holding's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 VirnetX Holding (FRA:VN20), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Aug. 14, 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 VirnetX Holding (FRA:VN20) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VirnetX Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.50 is trading 82.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.23. GuruFocus considers VirnetX Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VN20:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (84% below median its 10-year median of 3.92)
  • GF Value™: €76.23 vs. price of €13.50 (82.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.2% below the Software median (#234 of 1552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VN20 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VirnetX Holding Business Description

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Address 308 Dorla Court, Suite 206, Zephyr Cove, NV, USA, 89448
VirnetX Holding Corp is engaged in the business of commercializing a portfolio of patents. It is an Internet security software and technology company with patented technology for secure communications. Its software and technology solutions, including its Secure Domain Name Registry and Technology, VirnetX One, War Room, VirnetX Matrix, and GABRIEL Connection Technology, are designed to be device and location-independent, and enable a secure real-time communication environment for all types of enterprise applications, services and critical infrastructures.
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