NSIT (Insight Enterprises) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.57 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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NSIT Insight Enterprises Inc NSIT
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Price $115.33
GF Value $157.87
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What is Insight Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Insight Enterprises NSIT -0.30% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates NSIT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Insight Enterprises ranks worse than 56.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Insight Enterprises's current share price is $115.325. Insight Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.85. Insight Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.57.

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

NSIT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 3.09   Max: 5.95
Current: 2.57

During the past years, Insight Enterprises's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.95. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 3.09.

NSIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.13% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs NSIT: 2.57

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.

Insight Enterprises's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $53.082. 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 $44.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Insight Enterprises  (NAS:NSIT) 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.


Insight Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Insight Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Insight Enterprises'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.

Insight Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Insight Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Insight Enterprises 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 3.68 3.30 2.65 1.88 1.49

NSIT vs CNXN, SCSC, NLST: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Insight Enterprises'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.


Insight Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Insight Enterprises 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.

Insight Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=115.325/44.85
=2.57

* 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.

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

For example, Insight Enterprises'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)
=53.082/330.2130*330.2130
=53.082

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Insight Enterprises Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.159 241.018 26.249
201609 19.844 241.428 27.142
201612 20.106 241.432 27.500
201703 20.516 243.801 27.788
201706 21.968 244.955 29.614
201709 23.099 246.819 30.904
201712 23.542 246.524 31.534
201803 24.565 249.554 32.505
201806 25.564 251.989 33.500
201809 26.594 252.439 34.787
201812 27.817 251.233 36.562
201903 28.696 254.202 37.277
201906 30.172 256.143 38.897
201909 31.280 256.759 40.229
201912 32.905 256.974 42.283
202003 32.827 258.115 41.996
202006 34.427 257.797 44.098
202009 35.990 260.280 45.660
202012 38.243 260.474 48.482
202103 39.161 264.877 48.821
202106 40.230 271.696 48.895
202109 41.534 274.310 49.998
202112 43.248 278.802 51.223
202203 43.887 287.504 50.406
202206 45.966 296.311 51.225
202209 46.537 296.808 51.775
202212 48.166 296.797 53.589
202303 47.311 301.836 51.759
202306 48.175 305.109 52.139
202309 49.914 307.789 53.550
202312 53.260 306.746 57.335
202403 53.935 312.332 57.023
202406 56.701 314.175 59.595
202409 55.612 315.301 58.242
202412 55.718 315.605 58.297
202503 49.854 319.799 51.477
202506 51.097 322.561 52.309
202509 51.046 324.800 51.897
202512 53.196 324.054 54.207
202603 53.082 330.213 53.082

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 2.57 mean?
Insight Enterprises (NSIT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.57 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, Insight Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1113 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Insight Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Insight Enterprises' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.57 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 5.95. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Insight Enterprises' value of 2.57 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1113 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insight Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insight Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CNXN and SCSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1113 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Insight Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Insight Enterprises' value of 2.57 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Insight Enterprises' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 5.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Insight Enterprises 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Insight Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.57 is 19.5% 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insight Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insight Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises (NSIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.87, compared to a current price of $115.33 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 19.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Insight Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.57 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $115.33 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.87. GuruFocus considers Insight Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSIT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.57 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09)
  • GF Value™: $157.87 vs. price of $115.33 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.5% above the Hardware median (#1113 of 1983)

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


Insight Enterprises Business Description

Address 2701 East Insight Way, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85286
Insight Enterprises Inc is a Fortune IT provider engaged in helping businesses of all sizes, large enterprises, government agencies, schools, and healthcare organizations. The company has three geographic operating segments: North America, EMEA, and APAC. It generates maximum revenue from the North America segment. The company provides digital workplace, cloud/data center transformation, IT modernization, Cyber Security and supply chain optimization solutions and services.
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