Leidos Holdings (STU:S6IA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.23 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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STU:S6IA Leidos Holdings Inc STU:S6IA
73 GF Score
Price €123.85
GF Value €149.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Leidos Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Leidos Holdings STU:S6IA +0.04% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates STU:S6IA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €149.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,548 Software companies, Leidos Holdings ranks worse than 69.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Leidos Holdings's current share price is €123.85. Leidos Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.30. Leidos Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.23.

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

STU:S6IA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 3.69   Max: 6.96
Current: 4.29

During the past years, Leidos Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.96. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 3.69.

STU:S6IA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.96% of 1548 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs STU:S6IA: 4.29

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.

Leidos Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €36.548. 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 €29.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Leidos Holdings  (STU:S6IA) 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.


Leidos Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Leidos Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leidos Holdings'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.

Leidos Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Leidos Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Leidos Holdings Quarterly Data
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STU:S6IA vs WSE, CDW, BR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Leidos Holdings'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.


Leidos Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Leidos Holdings 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.

Leidos Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=123.85/29.30
=4.23

* 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.

Leidos Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Leidos Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=36.548/333.9520*333.9520
=36.548

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Leidos Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 18.509 241.428 25.602
201612 19.813 241.432 27.406
201703 19.672 243.801 26.946
201706 19.002 244.955 25.906
201709 18.302 246.819 24.763
201712 18.859 246.524 25.547
201803 18.306 249.554 24.497
201806 19.494 251.989 25.835
201809 19.734 252.439 26.106
201812 19.916 251.233 26.473
201903 20.244 254.202 26.595
201906 20.644 256.143 26.915
201909 20.903 256.759 27.187
201912 21.785 256.974 28.311
202003 21.382 258.115 27.664
202006 22.125 257.797 28.661
202009 22.158 260.280 28.430
202012 22.306 260.474 28.598
202103 23.373 264.877 29.468
202106 23.959 271.696 29.449
202109 24.984 274.310 30.416
202112 27.125 278.802 32.491
202203 26.213 287.504 30.448
202206 27.648 296.311 31.160
202209 30.123 296.808 33.893
202212 29.622 296.797 33.330
202303 30.058 301.836 33.256
202306 30.971 305.109 33.899
202309 28.252 307.789 30.654
202312 28.375 306.746 30.892
202403 28.996 312.332 31.003
202406 30.723 314.175 32.657
202409 31.178 315.301 33.022
202412 32.124 315.605 33.991
202503 30.592 319.799 31.946
202506 31.505 322.561 32.618
202509 32.713 324.800 33.635
202512 33.219 324.054 34.234
202603 34.474 330.213 34.864
202606 36.548 333.952 36.548

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 4.23 mean?
Leidos Holdings (STU:S6IA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.23 as of Aug. 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 Leidos Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.69. Over the past decade, Leidos Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 6.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Leidos Holdings ranks #1083 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Leidos Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Leidos Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.23 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 6.96. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Leidos Holdings' value of 4.23 is 80.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leidos Holdings ranks #1083 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leidos Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leidos Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WSE and CDW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Leidos Holdings ranks #1083 out of 1548 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Leidos Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Leidos Holdings' value of 4.23 is 80.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Leidos Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 6.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Leidos Holdings 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 2.34, based on 1,548 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. Leidos Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.23 is 80.8% 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 Leidos Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leidos Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leidos Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leidos Holdings (STU:S6IA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €149.66, compared to a current price of €123.85 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 80.8% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Leidos Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Leidos Holdings (STU:S6IA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23 as of Aug. 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 Leidos Holdings (STU:S6IA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leidos Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €123.85 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €149.66. GuruFocus considers Leidos Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:S6IA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.23 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.69)
  • GF Value™: €149.66 vs. price of €123.85 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 80.8% above the Software median (#1083 of 1548)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S6IA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leidos Holdings Business Description

Address 1750 Presidents Street, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health management, both domestically and internationally. The customers of the company includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in four reportable segments; National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International and Defense Systems. It provides a wide array of scientific, engineering and technical services and solutions across these reportable segments.
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