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VIQ SolutionsVQSSF -20.94% Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 3.73. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, VIQ Solutions ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for VIQ Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VQSSF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 3.73 Max: 13.71
Current: 0.14
During the past years, VIQ Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.71. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 3.73.
VQSSF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.99% of 1597
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs VQSSF: 0.14
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.
VIQ Solutions's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.168. 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 $0.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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VIQ Solutions (OTCPK:VQSSF) 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.
VIQ Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
VIQ Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VIQ Solutions'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.
VQSSF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, VIQ Solutions'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.
VIQ Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, VIQ Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VIQ Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
VIQ Solutions 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.
VIQ Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.12 mean?
VIQ Solutions (VQSSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 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 VIQ Solutions and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, VIQ Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, VIQ Solutions ranks #80 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is VIQ Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VIQ Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 13.71. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. VIQ Solutions' value of 0.12 is 94.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VIQ Solutions ranks #80 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does VIQ Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VIQ Solutions ranks #80 out of 1597 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VIQ Solutions in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30. VIQ Solutions' value of 0.12 is 94.8% below this benchmark. Historically, VIQ Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 13.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 2.30, VIQ Solutions 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 2.30, based on 1,597 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. VIQ Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 is 94.8% 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 VIQ Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIQ Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIQ Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIQ Solutions (VQSSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.06 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 94.8% below the Software industry median of 2.30. 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 VIQ Solutions (VQSSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12 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.
VIQ Solutions Inc operates as a technology and service platform provider for digital evidence capture, retrieval, and content management. The reportable segments of the company are technology and related revenue, which develop, distribute, and license computer-based digital solutions, and the technology services, which provide recording and transcription services. It derives the majority of its revenue from Australia and also has its presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from providing Technology services.
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