Pegasystems (MIL:1PEGA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.11 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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MIL:1PEGA Pegasystems Inc MIL:1PEGA
56 GF Score
Price €27.24
GF Value €35.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pegasystems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pegasystems MIL:1PEGA 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.11 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 14.54. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PEGA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Software companies, Pegasystems ranks worse than 89.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Pegasystems's current share price is €27.24. Pegasystems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.99. Pegasystems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.11.

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

MIL:1PEGA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13   Med: 14.54   Max: 28.43
Current: 9.19

During the past years, Pegasystems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 28.43. The lowest was 5.13. And the median was 14.54.

MIL:1PEGA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.07% of 1565 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs MIL:1PEGA: 9.19

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.

Pegasystems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.959. 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 €2.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Pegasystems  (MIL:1PEGA) 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.


Pegasystems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pegasystems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pegasystems'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.

Pegasystems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pegasystems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pegasystems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MIL:1PEGA vs OCTV, BILL, SRAD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Pegasystems'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.


Pegasystems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Pegasystems 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.24/2.99
=9.11

* 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.

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

For example, Pegasystems'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)
=2.959/333.9520*333.9520
=2.959

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Pegasystems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.912 241.428 2.645
201612 2.079 241.432 2.876
201703 2.183 243.801 2.990
201706 2.114 244.955 2.882
201709 2.003 246.819 2.710
201712 3.549 246.524 4.808
201803 3.418 249.554 4.574
201806 3.474 251.989 4.604
201809 3.375 252.439 4.465
201812 3.479 251.233 4.624
201903 3.300 254.202 4.335
201906 3.116 256.143 4.063
201909 3.027 256.759 3.937
201912 3.047 256.974 3.960
202003 3.202 258.115 4.143
202006 3.071 257.797 3.978
202009 2.784 260.280 3.572
202012 2.755 260.474 3.532
202103 2.476 264.877 3.122
202106 2.662 271.696 3.272
202109 2.392 274.310 2.912
202112 2.253 278.802 2.699
202203 2.257 287.504 2.622
202206 0.772 296.311 0.870
202209 0.399 296.808 0.449
202212 0.749 296.797 0.843
202303 0.870 301.836 0.963
202306 0.806 305.109 0.882
202309 0.940 307.789 1.020
202312 1.935 306.746 2.107
202403 2.111 312.332 2.257
202406 2.369 314.175 2.518
202409 2.483 315.301 2.630
202412 3.247 315.605 3.436
202503 3.304 319.799 3.450
202506 3.165 322.561 3.277
202509 2.982 324.800 3.066
202512 3.947 324.054 4.068
202603 3.618 330.213 3.659
202606 2.959 333.952 2.959

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 9.11 mean?
Pegasystems (MIL:1PEGA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.11 as of Aug. 06, 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 Pegasystems and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 14.54. Over the past decade, Pegasystems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.13 to 28.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pegasystems ranks #1394 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Pegasystems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pegasystems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.11 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 28.43. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Pegasystems' value of 9.11 is 306.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pegasystems ranks #1394 out of 1565 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pegasystems has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pegasystems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OCTV and BILL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Pegasystems ranks #1394 out of 1565 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pegasystems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Pegasystems' value of 9.11 is 306.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pegasystems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.13 to 28.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.54 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Pegasystems 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 1,565 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. Pegasystems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.11 is 306.7% 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 Pegasystems 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. Pegasystems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.11, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 14.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pegasystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pegasystems (MIL:1PEGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.43, compared to a current price of €27.24 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.11, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.54 and 306.7% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Pegasystems' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Pegasystems (MIL:1PEGA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.11 as of Aug. 06, 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 Pegasystems (MIL:1PEGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pegasystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.24 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.43. GuruFocus considers Pegasystems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PEGA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.11 (37% below median its 10-year median of 14.54)
  • GF Value™: €35.43 vs. price of €27.24 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 306.7% above the Software median (#1394 of 1565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1PEGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pegasystems Business Description

Address 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
Founded in 1983, Pegasystems provides a suite of solutions for customer engagement and business process management. The company's key offering is the Pega Infinity platform, which combines business process management with customer relationship management applications. The company focuses on enterprise-size customers in the financial, insurance, and healthcare industries.
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