SMSI (Smith Micro Software) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.06 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 80% Below Median

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SMSI Smith Micro Software Inc SMSI
63 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $2.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Smith Micro Software SMSI +1.57% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.06 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates SMSI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Smith Micro Software ranks better than 97.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Smith Micro Software's current share price is $2.59. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.05. Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.06.

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

SMSI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.3   Max: 3.06
Current: 0.06

During the past years, Smith Micro Software's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.06. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.30.

SMSI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.56% of 1597 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.3 vs SMSI: 0.06

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.

Smith Micro Software's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.581. 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 $41.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Smith Micro Software  (NAS:SMSI) 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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software'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.

Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data
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SMSI vs TRSO, CINGF, KNRX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Smith Micro Software'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.


Smith Micro Software Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Smith Micro Software 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.

Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.59/41.05
=0.06

* 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.

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

For example, Smith Micro Software'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)
=3.581/330.2130*330.2130
=3.581

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 26.044 241.018 35.682
201609 17.506 241.428 23.944
201612 9.964 241.432 13.628
201703 2.139 243.801 2.897
201706 1.311 244.955 1.767
201709 12.779 246.819 17.097
201712 12.793 246.524 17.136
201803 8.180 249.554 10.824
201806 6.374 251.989 8.353
201809 5.021 252.439 6.568
201812 29.126 251.233 38.282
201903 32.466 254.202 42.174
201906 37.036 256.143 47.746
201909 46.556 256.759 59.875
201912 50.607 256.974 65.030
202003 52.330 258.115 66.947
202006 55.027 257.797 70.484
202009 55.845 260.280 70.850
202012 56.951 260.474 72.199
202103 89.586 264.877 111.684
202106 89.226 271.696 108.443
202109 76.114 274.310 91.626
202112 74.159 278.802 87.834
202203 68.298 287.504 78.444
202206 63.083 296.311 70.301
202209 59.263 296.808 65.933
202212 54.362 296.797 60.483
202303 48.768 301.836 53.353
202306 45.699 305.109 49.459
202309 43.688 307.789 46.871
202312 40.316 306.746 43.400
202403 23.668 312.332 25.023
202406 20.189 314.175 21.220
202409 15.920 315.301 16.673
202412 11.529 315.605 12.063
202503 9.394 319.799 9.700
202506 5.783 322.561 5.920
202509 4.630 324.800 4.707
202512 3.564 324.054 3.632
202603 3.581 330.213 3.581

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 0.06 mean?
Smith Micro Software (SMSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.06 as of Jul. 17, 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #39 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.06 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.06. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.06 is 97.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #39 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TRSO and CINGF?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Smith Micro Software ranks #39 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Smith Micro Software in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. Smith Micro Software's value of 0.06 is 97.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith Micro Software's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Smith Micro Software 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 2.30, based on 1,597 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. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.06 is 97.4% 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith Micro Software's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.06, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software (SMSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.06, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 97.4% below the Software industry median of 2.30. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.06 as of Jul. 17, 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 Smith Micro Software (SMSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38. GuruFocus considers Smith Micro Software to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.06 (80% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $2.59 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.4% below the Software median (#39 of 1597)

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


Smith Micro Software Business Description

Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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