Easy Software AG (STU:ESY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.34 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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STU:ESY Easy Software AG STU:ESY
68 GF Score
Price €13.80
GF Value €11.30
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What is Easy Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Easy Software AG STU:ESY 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates STU:ESY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.30. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Software companies, Easy Software AG ranks worse than 73.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Easy Software AG's current share price is €13.80. Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €3.18. Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.34.

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

STU:ESY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 3.34   Max: 4.99
Current: 4.5

During the past 13 years, Easy Software AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.99. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 3.34.

STU:ESY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.6% of 1576 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.235 vs STU:ESY: 4.50

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.

Easy Software AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €4.216. 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 €3.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Easy Software AG  (STU:ESY) 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.


Easy Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Easy Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Easy Software AG'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.

Easy Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Easy Software AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.39 3.49 3.65 4.29 4.34

Easy Software AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 3.39 3.49 3.65 4.29 4.34

STU:ESY vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Easy Software AG'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.


Easy Software AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Easy Software AG 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.

Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.80/3.18
=4.34

* 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.

Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Easy Software AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=4.216/129.3606*129.3606
=4.216

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Easy Software AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 4.192 101.217 5.358
201712 4.518 102.617 5.695
201812 4.073 104.217 5.056
201912 4.443 105.818 5.432
202012 3.968 105.518 4.865
202112 2.475 110.384 2.901
202212 2.543 119.345 2.756
202312 2.374 123.773 2.481
202412 4.919 127.041 5.009
202512 4.216 129.361 4.216

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 4.34 mean?
Easy Software AG (STU:ESY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 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 Easy Software AG and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #1160 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Easy Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 4.99. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Easy Software AG's value of 4.34 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #1160 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Easy Software AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easy Software AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #1160 out of 1576 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Easy Software AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Easy Software AG's value of 4.34 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Easy Software AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 4.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Easy Software AG 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. Easy Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 94.2% 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 Easy Software AG 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. Easy Software AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easy Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Easy Software AG (STU:ESY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.30, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 94.2% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Easy Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Easy Software AG (STU:ESY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 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 Easy Software AG (STU:ESY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easy Software AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.30.

Key valuation signals for STU:ESY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.34 (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
  • GF Value™: €11.30 vs. price of €13.80 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% above the Software median (#1160 of 1576)

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


Easy Software AG Business Description

Other Exchanges ESY:Germany
Address Easy Software AG, Am Hauptbahnhof 4, Mulheim An Der Ruhr, DEU, 45468
Easy Software AG is a developer and provider of software solutions for electronic document management and enterprise content management. It provides solutions for revision-proof document and data archiving for all relevant documents and records.
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