WEX (FRA:WL9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.02 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:WL9 WEX Inc FRA:WL9
84 GF Score
Price €162.00
GF Value €182.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WEX FRA:WL9 +0.62% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.02 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:WL9 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €182.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Software companies, WEX ranks worse than 67.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), WEX's current share price is €162.00. WEX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €40.29. WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.02.

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

FRA:WL9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67   Med: 4.82   Max: 8.24
Current: 3.88

During the past years, WEX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.24. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 4.82.

FRA:WL9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.33% of 1558 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs FRA:WL9: 3.88

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.

WEX's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.027. 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 €40.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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WEX  (FRA:WL9) 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.


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WEX'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.

WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WEX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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WEX Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.17 3.38 3.21 3.24 2.95

FRA:WL9 vs S, ACIW, MBGL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, WEX'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.


WEX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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WEX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=162.00/40.29
=4.02

* 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.

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

For example, WEX's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=34.027/333.9520*333.9520
=34.027

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

WEX Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.335 241.428 43.344
201612 33.130 241.432 45.826
201703 33.585 243.801 46.004
201706 32.587 244.955 44.427
201709 31.755 246.819 42.965
201712 31.836 246.524 43.126
201803 33.139 249.554 44.346
201806 35.406 251.989 46.922
201809 36.577 252.439 48.388
201812 36.394 251.233 48.377
201903 36.971 254.202 48.570
201906 37.487 256.143 48.874
201909 38.645 256.759 50.263
201912 40.033 256.974 52.025
202003 38.830 258.115 50.239
202006 40.343 257.797 52.261
202009 40.118 260.280 51.473
202012 35.436 260.474 45.432
202103 35.331 264.877 44.545
202106 33.257 271.696 40.877
202109 34.978 274.310 42.583
202112 36.302 278.802 43.483
202203 38.888 287.504 45.171
202206 38.584 296.311 43.485
202209 37.331 296.808 42.003
202212 36.028 296.797 40.538
202303 36.454 301.836 40.333
202306 38.054 305.109 41.651
202309 37.223 307.789 40.387
202312 39.845 306.746 43.379
202403 39.033 312.332 41.735
202406 39.925 314.175 42.438
202409 37.976 315.301 40.222
202412 36.457 315.605 38.576
202503 21.891 319.799 22.860
202506 24.739 322.561 25.613
202509 27.810 324.800 28.594
202512 30.746 324.054 31.685
202603 31.798 330.213 32.158
202606 34.027 333.952 34.027

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 4.02 mean?
WEX (FRA:WL9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.02 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 WEX and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, WEX ranks #1049 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.02 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 8.24. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. WEX's value of 4.02 is 74% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WEX ranks #1049 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WEX has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to S and ACIW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, WEX ranks #1049 out of 1558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WEX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. WEX's value of 4.02 is 74% above this benchmark. Historically, WEX's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.67 to 8.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 2.31, WEX 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 2.31, 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. WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.02 is 74% 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 WEX 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. WEX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.02, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX (FRA:WL9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €182.62, compared to a current price of €162.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.02, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 74% above the Software industry median of 2.31. WEX's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 WEX (FRA:WL9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.02 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 WEX (FRA:WL9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €162.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €182.62. GuruFocus considers WEX to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WL9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.02 (17% below median its 10-year median of 4.82)
  • GF Value™: €182.62 vs. price of €162.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74% above the Software median (#1049 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WL9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WEX Business Description

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WEX Inc is a commerce platform that provides seamlessly embedded, personalized payments solutions. The company operates three business segments: Mobility, Benefits, and Corporate Payments. Mobility segment, the top segment by revenue, provides fleet vehicle payment solutions, transaction processing, and information management services for commercial and government fleets. The Corporate Payments segment offers business-to-business payment processing and transaction monitoring services. The Benefits segment generates revenue from healthcare payment products and its consumer-directed software platform. Its prime end market is the United States of America.
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