TCX (Tucows) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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TCX Tucows Inc TCX
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What is Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tucows TCX -3.06% 44 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 14.00. GuruFocus rates TCX with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,598 Software companies, Tucows ranks worse than 50.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Tucows's current share price is $10.50. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.57. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

TCX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29   Med: 14   Max: 28.59
Current: 2.36

During the past years, Tucows's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 28.59. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 14.00.

TCX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.31% of 1598 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.325 vs TCX: 2.36

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.

Tucows's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16.286. 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 $4.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tucows  (NAS:TCX) 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.


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tucows'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.

Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tucows Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tucows Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TCX vs DAVA, EXOD, AMBR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Tucows'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.


Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Tucows 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.50/4.57
=2.30

* 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.

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

For example, Tucows'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)
=-16.286/132.2623*132.2623
=-16.286

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Tucows Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.809 102.002 3.642
201609 3.304 101.765 4.294
201612 3.615 101.449 4.713
201703 3.806 102.634 4.905
201706 4.276 103.029 5.489
201709 4.604 103.345 5.892
201712 5.689 103.345 7.281
201803 6.175 105.004 7.778
201806 6.532 105.557 8.185
201809 7.106 105.636 8.897
201812 7.506 105.399 9.419
201903 7.839 106.979 9.692
201906 8.159 107.690 10.021
201909 8.229 107.611 10.114
201912 8.899 107.769 10.921
202003 9.027 107.927 11.062
202006 9.212 108.401 11.240
202009 9.475 108.164 11.586
202012 9.866 108.559 12.020
202103 10.111 110.298 12.125
202106 10.390 111.720 12.300
202109 10.584 112.905 12.399
202112 10.709 113.774 12.449
202203 10.686 117.646 12.014
202206 10.540 120.806 11.540
202209 9.781 120.648 10.723
202212 8.936 120.964 9.771
202303 7.354 122.702 7.927
202306 4.709 124.203 5.015
202309 2.762 125.230 2.917
202312 0.906 125.072 0.958
202403 -1.459 126.258 -1.528
202406 -3.018 127.522 -3.130
202409 -4.831 127.285 -5.020
202412 -8.652 127.364 -8.985
202503 -9.811 129.181 -10.045
202506 -10.996 129.892 -11.197
202509 -12.990 130.287 -13.187
202512 -14.778 130.366 -14.993
202603 -16.286 132.262 -16.286

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 2.30 mean?
Tucows (TCX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Tucows and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 14.00. Over the past decade, Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 28.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Tucows ranks #804 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tucows' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 14.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 28.59. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Tucows' value of 2.30 is 1.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tucows ranks #804 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tucows has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAVA and EXOD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tucows ranks #804 out of 1598 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tucows in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Tucows' value of 2.30 is 1.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tucows' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 28.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.00 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Tucows 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 2.33, based on 1,598 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. Tucows's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 1.1% 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 Tucows and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tucows's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 14.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tucows stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows (TCX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.51, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 14.00 and 1.1% below the Software industry median of 2.33. Tucows' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Tucows (TCX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Tucows (TCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.51. GuruFocus considers Tucows to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TCX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (84% below median its 10-year median of 14.00)
  • GF Value™: $21.51 vs. price of $10.50 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.1% below the Software median (#804 of 1598)

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


Tucows Business Description

Other Exchanges 0LH4:UKTC:Canada
Address 96 Mowat Avenue, Toronto, ON, CAN, M6K 3M1
Tucows Inc is a corporate parent, allocating capital and providing efficient shared services to its three businesses. The Company offers Mobile Service Enabler (MSE) solutions, as well as professional services to other retail mobile providers. The Company is also a distributor of Internet services, including domain name registration, digital certificates, and email. It provides these services through an Internet-based distribution network of Internet Service Providers, web hosting companies, and other providers of Internet services to end-users. It operates in three segments: Ting, Wavelo, and Tucows Domains. It generates the majority of its revenue from Tucows Domains. The company generates key revenue from Canada and USA.
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