Accenture (HAM:CSA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.20 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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What is Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Accenture HAM:CSA +0.25% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 17.50. GuruFocus rates HAM:CSA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €302.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Accenture ranks worse than 70.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Accenture's current share price is €122.40. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €29.13. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.20.

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

HAM:CSA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 17.5   Max: 25.65
Current: 4.07

During the past years, Accenture's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.65. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 17.50.

HAM:CSA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.07% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs HAM:CSA: 4.07

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.

Accenture's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €44.615. 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 €29.13 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Accenture  (HAM:CSA) 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.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accenture'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.

Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Accenture Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Accenture Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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HAM:CSA vs FISV, FIS, CTSH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accenture'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.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Accenture 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=122.40/29.13
=4.20

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=44.615/128.3100*128.3100
=44.615

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 128.3100.

Accenture Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 10.858 100.673 13.839
201611 11.075 99.676 14.257
201702 12.060 99.776 15.509
201705 11.962 100.573 15.261
201708 12.314 101.072 15.633
201711 12.602 100.174 16.141
201802 12.696 100.274 16.246
201805 12.933 100.972 16.435
201808 14.046 101.769 17.709
201811 17.505 100.773 22.288
201902 18.419 100.872 23.429
201905 19.274 101.969 24.253
201908 20.375 102.467 25.514
201911 21.616 101.869 27.227
202002 22.269 101.969 28.022
202005 23.091 101.470 29.199
202008 22.653 101.470 28.645
202011 23.908 100.773 30.441
202102 23.819 101.570 30.090
202105 25.092 103.165 31.208
202108 26.262 104.361 32.289
202111 28.207 106.155 34.094
202202 28.596 107.251 34.211
202205 31.993 111.239 36.903
202208 34.569 113.383 39.120
202211 35.806 115.677 39.716
202302 35.158 116.402 38.755
202305 36.946 118.696 39.939
202308 37.501 120.628 39.889
202311 39.314 120.145 41.986
202402 39.984 120.386 42.616
202405 40.956 121.835 43.132
202408 41.034 122.681 42.917
202411 43.994 121.352 46.516
202502 44.818 122.560 46.921
202505 43.520 123.888 45.073
202508 43.092 125.050 44.215
202511 43.390 125.170 44.478
202602 42.945 125.770 43.812
202605 44.615 128.310 44.615

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 4.20 mean?
Accenture (HAM:CSA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 Accenture and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 17.50. Over the past decade, Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 25.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #1119 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.20 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 17.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 25.65. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Accenture's value of 4.20 is 82.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accenture ranks #1119 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accenture has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #1119 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Accenture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Accenture's value of 4.20 is 82.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Accenture's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.63 to 25.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.50 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Accenture 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 2.30, based on 1,597 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. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.20 is 82.6% 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 Accenture and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.20, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accenture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture (HAM:CSA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €302.61, compared to a current price of €122.40 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.20, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 17.50 and 82.6% above the Software industry median of 2.30. Accenture's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Accenture (HAM:CSA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 Accenture (HAM:CSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €122.40 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €302.61. GuruFocus considers Accenture to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CSA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.20 (76% below median its 10-year median of 17.50)
  • GF Value™: €302.61 vs. price of €122.40 (59.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.6% above the Software median (#1119 of 1597)

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


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