Qualys (MIL:1QLYS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.98 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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MIL:1QLYS Qualys Inc MIL:1QLYS
79 GF Score
Price €127.05
GF Value €151.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Qualys MIL:1QLYS 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.98 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 14.80. GuruFocus rates MIL:1QLYS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,576 Software companies, Qualys ranks worse than 92.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Qualys's current share price is €127.05. Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.57. Qualys's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.98.

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

MIL:1QLYS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.36   Med: 14.8   Max: 22.3
Current: 11.82

During the past years, Qualys's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.30. The lowest was 6.36. And the median was 14.80.

MIL:1QLYS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.39% of 1576 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.235 vs MIL:1QLYS: 11.82

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.

Qualys's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.933. 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 €11.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Qualys  (MIL:1QLYS) 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.


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qualys'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.

Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Qualys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Qualys 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 11.59 12.83 11.60 11.48 7.33

MIL:1QLYS vs ZETA, RELY, NTSK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys'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.


Qualys Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Qualys 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=127.05/11.57
=10.98

* 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.

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

For example, Qualys'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)
=13.933/330.2130*330.2130
=13.933

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Qualys Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.723 241.018 7.841
201609 6.028 241.428 8.245
201612 6.835 241.432 9.348
201703 7.184 243.801 9.730
201706 7.263 244.955 9.791
201709 7.254 246.819 9.705
201712 7.521 246.524 10.074
201803 7.626 249.554 10.091
201806 8.019 251.989 10.508
201809 8.150 252.439 10.661
201812 8.065 251.233 10.600
201903 8.444 254.202 10.969
201906 8.655 256.143 11.158
201909 8.459 256.759 10.879
201912 8.893 256.974 11.428
202003 8.968 258.115 11.473
202006 9.210 257.797 11.797
202009 8.688 260.280 11.022
202012 8.470 260.474 10.738
202103 8.509 264.877 10.608
202106 8.365 271.696 10.167
202109 8.814 274.310 10.610
202112 9.882 278.802 11.704
202203 9.965 287.504 11.445
202206 9.747 296.311 10.862
202209 9.410 296.808 10.469
202212 7.305 296.797 8.127
202303 6.773 301.836 7.410
202306 6.958 305.109 7.530
202309 8.223 307.789 8.822
202312 9.147 306.746 9.847
202403 10.061 312.332 10.637
202406 10.786 314.175 11.337
202409 11.056 315.301 11.579
202412 12.482 315.605 13.060
202503 12.657 319.799 13.069
202506 12.194 322.561 12.483
202509 12.561 324.800 12.770
202512 13.412 324.054 13.667
202603 13.933 330.213 13.933

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 10.98 mean?
Qualys (MIL:1QLYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 Qualys and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.80. Over the past decade, Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.36 to 22.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1456 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Qualys' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.98 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.36 to a high of 22.30. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Qualys' value of 10.98 is 391.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1456 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZETA and RELY?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #1456 out of 1576 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Qualys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Qualys' value of 10.98 is 391.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualys' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.36 to 22.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.80 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Qualys 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 1,576 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. Qualys's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.98 is 391.3% 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 Qualys 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. Qualys's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.98, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys (MIL:1QLYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.86, compared to a current price of €127.05 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.98, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.80 and 391.3% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Qualys (MIL:1QLYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 Qualys (MIL:1QLYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €127.05 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €151.86. GuruFocus considers Qualys to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1QLYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.98 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.80)
  • GF Value™: €151.86 vs. price of €127.05 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 391.3% above the Software median (#1456 of 1576)

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


Qualys Business Description

Other Exchanges QLYS:USA3L7A:Germany
Address 919 E Hillsdale Boulevard, 4th Floor, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was founded in 1999 and went public in 2012.
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