Tucows (TSX:TC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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What is Tucows Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tucows TSX:TC -5.97% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 14.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:TC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,598 Software companies, Tucows ranks better than 50.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Tucows's current share price is C$14.01. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6.36. Tucows's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.20.

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

TSX:TC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29   Med: 14   Max: 28.59
Current: 2.3

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.

TSX:TC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.31% of 1598 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs TSX:TC: 2.30

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 C$-22.344. 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 C$6.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tucows  (TSX:TC) 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
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 2.73 3.38 3.41 4.48 3.75

TSX:TC 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
=14.01/6.36
=2.20

* 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)
=-22.344/132.2623*132.2623
=-22.344

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Tucows Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.622 102.002 4.697
201609 4.330 101.765 5.628
201612 4.822 101.449 6.287
201703 5.096 102.634 6.567
201706 5.686 103.029 7.299
201709 5.653 103.345 7.235
201712 7.264 103.345 9.297
201803 7.987 105.004 10.060
201806 8.574 105.557 10.743
201809 9.262 105.636 11.597
201812 10.085 105.399 12.655
201903 10.482 106.979 12.959
201906 10.843 107.690 13.317
201909 10.896 107.611 13.392
201912 11.719 107.769 14.382
202003 12.602 107.927 15.443
202006 12.484 108.401 15.232
202009 12.536 108.164 15.329
202012 12.637 108.559 15.396
202103 12.708 110.298 15.239
202106 12.697 111.720 15.032
202109 13.411 112.905 15.710
202112 13.708 113.774 15.936
202203 13.528 117.646 15.209
202206 13.495 120.806 14.775
202209 13.047 120.648 14.303
202212 12.139 120.964 13.273
202303 10.063 122.702 10.847
202306 6.256 124.203 6.662
202309 3.737 125.230 3.947
202312 1.215 125.072 1.285
202403 -1.975 126.258 -2.069
202406 -4.136 127.522 -4.290
202409 -6.545 127.285 -6.801
202412 -12.326 127.364 -12.800
202503 -14.084 129.181 -14.420
202506 -15.030 129.892 -15.304
202509 -17.970 130.287 -18.242
202512 -20.386 130.366 -20.683
202603 -22.344 132.262 -22.344

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 2.20 mean?
Tucows (TSX:TC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 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 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 #794 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Tucows' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tucows' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.20 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 2.31. Tucows' value of 2.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tucows ranks #794 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tucows has a GF Score™ of 50/100 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 #794 out of 1598 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tucows in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Tucows' value of 2.20 is 4.8% 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 2.31, 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 2.31, 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 2.20 is 4.8% 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 2.31 — 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 2.20, 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 (TSX:TC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.54, compared to a current price of C$14.01 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 14.00 and 4.8% below the Software industry median of 2.31. Tucows' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 (TSX:TC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 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 Tucows (TSX:TC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$14.01 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.54. GuruFocus considers Tucows to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.20 (84% below median its 10-year median of 14.00)
  • GF Value™: C$30.54 vs. price of C$14.01 (54.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.8% below the Software median (#794 of 1598)

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


Tucows Business Description

Other Exchanges TCX:USA0LH4:UK
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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