BlackBerry (MEX:BBN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 188% Above Median

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MEX:BBN BlackBerry Ltd MEX:BBN
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Price MXN154.00
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What is BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlackBerry MEX:BBN -0.65% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates MEX:BBN with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN64.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks worse than 55.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), BlackBerry's current share price is MXN154.00. BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN59.45. BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.59.

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

MEX:BBN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.9   Max: 3.5
Current: 2.68

During the past years, BlackBerry's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.50. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.90.

MEX:BBN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.37% of 1564 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.245 vs MEX:BBN: 2.68

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.

BlackBerry's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN22.224. 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 MXN59.45 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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BlackBerry  (MEX:BBN) 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.


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackBerry'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.

BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.71 0.61 1.22 0.98

BlackBerry Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.01 1.02 1.15 0.98 2.64

MEX:BBN vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.


BlackBerry Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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BlackBerry 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=154.00/59.45
=2.59

* 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.

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

For example, BlackBerry'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)
=22.224/134.0005*134.0005
=22.224

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

BlackBerry Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 79.142 101.686 104.293
201611 80.751 101.607 106.496
201702 77.540 102.476 101.394
201705 96.105 103.108 124.900
201708 92.524 103.108 120.246
201711 86.721 103.740 112.017
201802 87.931 104.688 112.552
201805 88.475 105.399 112.484
201808 87.177 106.031 110.173
201811 93.458 105.478 118.730
201902 92.778 106.268 116.990
201905 93.145 107.927 115.647
201908 93.761 108.085 116.242
201911 90.188 107.769 112.140
202002 90.035 108.559 111.135
202005 76.331 107.532 95.119
202008 75.257 108.243 93.165
202011 64.643 108.796 79.618
202102 55.678 109.745 67.984
202105 51.246 111.404 61.641
202108 46.663 112.668 55.498
202111 52.317 113.932 61.532
202202 55.095 115.986 63.652
202205 47.225 120.016 52.728
202208 46.265 120.569 51.419
202211 44.682 121.675 49.208
202302 27.006 122.070 29.645
202305 26.141 124.045 28.239
202308 23.976 125.389 25.623
202311 24.490 125.468 26.156
202402 22.439 125.468 23.965
202405 21.366 127.601 22.438
202408 24.443 127.838 25.621
202411 24.977 127.838 26.181
202502 24.783 128.786 25.786
202505 23.697 129.813 24.461
202508 23.165 130.208 23.840
202511 22.997 130.682 23.581
202602 21.869 131.077 22.357
202605 22.224 134.001 22.224

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 2.59 mean?
BlackBerry (MEX:BBN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #866 out of 1564 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.50. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25. BlackBerry's value of 2.59 is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #866 out of 1564 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #866 out of 1564 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BlackBerry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25. BlackBerry's value of 2.59 is 15.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackBerry's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 2.25, BlackBerry 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 2.25, based on 1,564 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. BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 15.4% 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackBerry's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (MEX:BBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN64.77, compared to a current price of MXN154.00 — trading 137.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 15.4% above the Software industry median of 2.25. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 BlackBerry (MEX:BBN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 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 BlackBerry (MEX:BBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN154.00 is trading 137.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN64.77. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BBN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (188% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: MXN64.77 vs. price of MXN154.00 (137.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% above the Software median (#866 of 1564)

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


BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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