TWLO (Twilio) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.66 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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What is Twilio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Twilio TWLO -0.39% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates TWLO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,573 Software companies, Twilio ranks worse than 74.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Twilio's current share price is $196.59. Twilio's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.17. Twilio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.66.

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

TWLO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91   Med: 3.1   Max: 5.36
Current: 4.68

During the past years, Twilio's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.36. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 3.10.

TWLO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.13% of 1573 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs TWLO: 4.68

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.

Twilio's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.175. 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 $42.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Twilio  (NYSE:TWLO) 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.


Twilio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Twilio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Twilio'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.

Twilio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Twilio Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Twilio 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 2.60 3.24 2.57 3.54 2.98

TWLO vs VRSN, NTAP, CPAY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Twilio'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.


Twilio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Twilio 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=196.59/42.17
=4.66

* 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.

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

For example, Twilio'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)
=51.175/330.2130*330.2130
=51.175

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Twilio Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.162 241.018 4.332
201609 3.127 241.428 4.277
201612 3.776 241.432 5.165
201703 3.745 243.801 5.072
201706 3.900 244.955 5.257
201709 3.820 246.819 5.111
201712 3.829 246.524 5.129
201803 3.789 249.554 5.014
201806 4.414 251.989 5.784
201809 4.400 252.439 5.756
201812 4.379 251.233 5.756
201903 26.392 254.202 34.284
201906 31.650 256.143 40.802
201909 31.257 256.759 40.199
201912 30.918 256.974 39.730
202003 30.412 258.115 38.907
202006 30.214 257.797 38.701
202009 38.185 260.280 48.445
202012 51.526 260.474 65.322
202103 59.949 264.877 74.736
202106 60.785 271.696 73.877
202109 62.131 274.310 74.793
202112 61.127 278.802 72.399
202203 60.123 287.504 69.054
202206 59.217 296.311 65.992
202209 60.355 296.808 67.148
202212 56.776 296.797 63.168
202303 55.555 301.836 60.778
202306 55.066 305.109 59.597
202309 54.812 307.789 58.805
202312 53.491 306.746 57.583
202403 53.235 312.332 56.283
202406 52.875 314.175 55.574
202409 52.958 315.301 55.463
202412 52.113 315.605 54.525
202503 52.229 319.799 53.930
202506 52.377 322.561 53.620
202509 51.919 324.800 52.784
202512 51.319 324.054 52.294
202603 51.175 330.213 51.175

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 4.66 mean?
Twilio (TWLO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 Twilio and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Twilio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Twilio ranks #1166 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Twilio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Twilio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 5.36. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Twilio's value of 4.66 is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Twilio ranks #1166 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Twilio has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Twilio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRSN and NTAP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Twilio ranks #1166 out of 1573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Twilio in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Twilio's value of 4.66 is 108% above this benchmark. Historically, Twilio's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Twilio 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 1,573 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. Twilio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 is 108% 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 Twilio 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. Twilio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Twilio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twilio (TWLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.80, compared to a current price of $196.59 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 108% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Twilio's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Twilio (TWLO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 Twilio (TWLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twilio stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $196.59 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.80. GuruFocus considers Twilio to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TWLO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.66 (50% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
  • GF Value™: $119.80 vs. price of $196.59 (64.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108% above the Software median (#1166 of 1573)

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


Twilio Business Description

Address 101 Spear Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform-as-a-service company offering communication building blocks that allow for a fully customized customer engagement experience spanning voice, video, chat, and SMS messaging. It does this through various application programming interfaces and prebuilt solution applications aimed at improving customer engagement. The company leverages its Super Network, a global network of carrier relationships, to facilitate high-speed, cost-effective communication.
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