Constellation Software (FRA:W9C) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 32.81 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:W9C Constellation Software Inc FRA:W9C
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What is Constellation Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Constellation Software FRA:W9C +2.15% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 32.81 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 55.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:W9C with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €3,618.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Software companies, Constellation Software ranks worse than 97.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Constellation Software's current share price is €1947.00. Constellation Software's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €59.35. Constellation Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 32.81.

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

FRA:W9C' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.56   Med: 55.59   Max: 73.1
Current: 30.83

During the past years, Constellation Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 73.10. The lowest was 23.56. And the median was 55.59.

FRA:W9C's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.77% of 1573 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs FRA:W9C: 30.83

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.

Constellation Software's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €158.534. 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 €59.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Constellation Software  (FRA:W9C) 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.


Constellation Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Constellation Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Constellation 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.

Constellation Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Constellation Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Constellation Software 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 60.92 62.39 44.27 36.48 25.07

FRA:W9C vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Constellation 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.


Constellation Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Constellation 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1947.00/59.35
=32.81

* 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.

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

For example, Constellation 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)
=158.534/132.2623*132.2623
=158.534

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Constellation Software Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.618 102.002 20.251
201609 17.789 101.765 23.120
201612 20.466 101.449 26.682
201703 21.150 102.634 27.256
201706 21.619 103.029 27.753
201709 21.729 103.345 27.809
201712 24.092 103.345 30.833
201803 24.414 105.004 30.752
201806 26.906 105.557 33.713
201809 28.816 105.636 36.079
201812 35.920 105.399 45.075
201903 21.048 106.979 26.022
201906 23.553 107.690 28.927
201909 26.265 107.611 32.282
201912 29.176 107.769 35.807
202003 30.705 107.927 37.628
202006 33.271 108.401 40.594
202009 36.136 108.164 44.187
202012 40.650 108.559 49.526
202103 32.384 110.298 38.833
202106 35.171 111.720 41.638
202109 38.946 112.905 45.623
202112 44.267 113.774 51.460
202203 61.999 117.646 69.702
202206 65.441 120.806 71.647
202209 71.680 120.648 78.580
202212 76.261 120.964 83.384
202303 62.804 122.702 67.697
202306 66.812 124.203 71.147
202309 73.043 125.230 77.144
202312 81.176 125.072 85.842
202403 100.370 126.258 105.144
202406 107.752 127.522 111.758
202409 113.008 127.285 117.427
202412 125.909 127.364 130.752
202503 132.953 129.181 136.124
202506 134.845 129.892 137.306
202509 139.467 130.287 141.581
202512 144.106 130.366 146.202
202603 158.534 132.262 158.534

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 32.81 mean?
Constellation Software (FRA:W9C) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 32.81 as of Aug. 04, 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 Constellation Software and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 55.59. Over the past decade, Constellation Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 23.56 to 73.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1538 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Constellation Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Constellation Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 32.81 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 55.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.56 to a high of 73.10. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Constellation Software's value of 32.81 is 1364.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1538 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Constellation Software has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1538 out of 1573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Constellation Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Constellation Software's value of 32.81 is 1364.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Constellation Software's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 23.56 to 73.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.59 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Constellation Software 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 2.24, based on 1,573 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. Constellation Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 32.81 is 1364.7% 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 Constellation Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Constellation Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 32.81, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 55.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software (FRA:W9C) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3,618.68, compared to a current price of €1,947.00 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 32.81, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 55.59 and 1364.7% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Constellation Software's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Constellation Software (FRA:W9C), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 32.81 as of Aug. 04, 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 Constellation Software (FRA:W9C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1,947.00 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3,618.68. GuruFocus considers Constellation Software to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W9C:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 32.81 (41% below median its 10-year median of 55.59)
  • GF Value™: €3,618.68 vs. price of €1,947.00 (46.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1364.7% above the Software median (#1538 of 1573)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W9C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Constellation Software Business Description

Address 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300, Td Bank Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E6
Constellation Software is an acquirer, manager, and developer of vertical market software, or VMS, businesses globally. VMS differentiates from horizontal software in that it provides mission critical solutions within a specific industry for customers in a particular market. Constellation operates through a decentralized model in which each business operates as its own independent entity. Managers of individual businesses are incentivized to optimize their business for returns on invested capital and revenue growth. Excess cash generated by the individual businesses is repatriated to portfolio managers who focus on allocating as much capital as possible on new acquisitions. As of 2026, Constellation consisted of over 1,000 individual businesses.
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