OSPN (OneSpan) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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OSPN OneSpan Inc OSPN
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Price $15.42
GF Value $13.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

OneSpan OSPN -0.64% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates OSPN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,593 Software companies, OneSpan ranks better than 51.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), OneSpan's current share price is $15.42. OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.11. OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.17.

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

OSPN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 2.76   Max: 5.6
Current: 2.17

During the past years, OneSpan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.60. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.76.

OSPN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.29% of 1593 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs OSPN: 2.17

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.

OneSpan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.355. 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 $7.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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OneSpan  (NAS:OSPN) 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.


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OneSpan'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.

OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

OneSpan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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OneSpan 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 2.17 2.36 2.25 1.83 1.48

OSPN vs RPD, OWLS, AIOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, OneSpan'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.


OneSpan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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OneSpan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.42/7.11
=2.17

* 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.

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

For example, OneSpan'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)
=7.355/330.2130*330.2130
=7.355

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

OneSpan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.333 241.018 8.677
201609 6.373 241.428 8.717
201612 6.314 241.432 8.636
201703 6.423 243.801 8.700
201706 6.488 244.955 8.746
201709 6.605 246.819 8.837
201712 5.935 246.524 7.950
201803 6.306 249.554 8.344
201806 6.237 251.989 8.173
201809 6.206 252.439 8.118
201812 6.276 251.233 8.249
201903 6.166 254.202 8.010
201906 6.068 256.143 7.823
201909 6.321 256.759 8.129
201912 6.524 256.974 8.383
202003 6.465 258.115 8.271
202006 6.378 257.797 8.170
202009 6.423 260.280 8.149
202012 6.417 260.474 8.135
202103 6.121 264.877 7.631
202106 5.941 271.696 7.221
202109 5.770 274.310 6.946
202112 5.494 278.802 6.507
202203 5.587 287.504 6.417
202206 5.161 296.311 5.751
202209 4.915 296.808 5.468
202212 5.118 296.797 5.694
202303 4.990 301.836 5.459
202306 4.667 305.109 5.051
202309 4.453 307.789 4.777
202312 4.242 306.746 4.567
202403 4.524 312.332 4.783
202406 4.726 314.175 4.967
202409 5.133 315.301 5.376
202412 5.584 315.605 5.842
202503 6.057 319.799 6.254
202506 6.340 322.561 6.490
202509 6.279 324.800 6.384
202512 7.276 324.054 7.414
202603 7.355 330.213 7.355

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 2.17 mean?
OneSpan (OSPN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 as of Jul. 22, 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 OneSpan and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #776 out of 1593 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 5.60. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. OneSpan's value of 2.17 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #776 out of 1593 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OneSpan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OneSpan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RPD and OWLS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OneSpan ranks #776 out of 1593 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts OneSpan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. OneSpan's value of 2.17 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, OneSpan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 5.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 2.26, OneSpan has consistently been below 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 2.26, based on 1,593 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. OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is 4% below 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 OneSpan and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OneSpan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OneSpan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan (OSPN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $15.42 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 4% below the Software industry median of 2.26. OneSpan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 OneSpan (OSPN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 22, 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 OneSpan (OSPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OneSpan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.42 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83. GuruFocus considers OneSpan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSPN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
  • GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $15.42 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Software median (#776 of 1593)

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


OneSpan Business Description

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OneSpan Inc is a provider of information technology security solutions for banking and financial services and application security markets. The company build secure, seamless, and trusted digital experiences through two solution portfolios: Cybersecurity solutions engaged in protecting identities, securing mobile apps, and safeguarding access through high-assurance authentication, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, and robust mobile app protection, defending users, devices, and applications against sophisticated attacks, while Digital agreement solutions focuses on streamlining workflows with secure e-signatures, identity verification, and smart digital forms, built to enable speed, compliance and other customer experiences.
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