WK (Workiva) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1,514.20 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 454% Above Median

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WK Workiva Inc WK
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Price $75.71
GF Value $107.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Workiva WK +8.00% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1,514.20 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 454% above its 10-year median of 273.50. GuruFocus rates WK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $107.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Software companies, Workiva ranks worse than 99.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Workiva's current share price is $75.71. Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.05. Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1,514.20.

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

WK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 162.2   Med: 273.5   Max: 1557.31
Current: 1557.31

During the past years, Workiva's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1557.31. The lowest was 162.20. And the median was 273.50.

WK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.94% of 1542 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs WK: 1557.31

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.

Workiva's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.795. 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 $0.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Workiva  (NYSE:WK) 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.


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workiva'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.

Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Workiva Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 206.94 346.74 758.64

Workiva Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 380.08 624.03 758.64 619.56 1,077.68

WK vs ADEA, FRSH, KC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Workiva'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.


Workiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Workiva 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=75.71/0.05
=1,514.20

* 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.

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

For example, Workiva'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)
=-1.795/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.795

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Workiva Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.010 241.428 0.014
201612 -0.076 241.432 -0.105
201703 -0.121 243.801 -0.166
201706 -0.147 244.955 -0.200
201709 -0.345 246.819 -0.467
201712 -0.400 246.524 -0.542
201803 -0.216 249.554 -0.289
201806 -0.410 251.989 -0.543
201809 -0.281 252.439 -0.372
201812 -0.221 251.233 -0.294
201903 0.085 254.202 0.112
201906 0.210 256.143 0.274
201909 1.511 256.759 1.965
201912 1.162 256.974 1.510
202003 1.483 258.115 1.919
202006 1.496 257.797 1.938
202009 1.652 260.280 2.120
202012 1.317 260.474 1.689
202103 1.397 264.877 1.761
202106 1.431 271.696 1.759
202109 1.381 274.310 1.681
202112 1.419 278.802 1.700
202203 0.484 287.504 0.562
202206 0.150 296.311 0.169
202209 -0.105 296.808 -0.118
202212 0.114 296.797 0.128
202303 0.017 301.836 0.019
202306 0.003 305.109 0.003
202309 -2.105 307.789 -2.284
202312 -1.650 306.746 -1.796
202403 -1.518 312.332 -1.623
202406 -1.416 314.175 -1.505
202409 -0.918 315.301 -0.972
202412 -0.751 315.605 -0.795
202503 -1.358 319.799 -1.418
202506 -1.191 322.561 -1.233
202509 -0.659 324.800 -0.678
202512 -0.097 324.054 -0.100
202603 -0.224 330.213 -0.227
202606 -1.795 333.952 -1.795

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 1,514.20 mean?
Workiva (WK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1,514.20 as of Aug. 20, 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 Workiva and its competitors. This is 454% above median its historical median of 273.50. Over the past decade, Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 162.20 to 1,557.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1541 out of 1542 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1,514.20 is 454% above median its 10-year median of 273.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 162.20 to a high of 1,557.31. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Workiva's value of 1,514.20 is 64609.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1541 out of 1542 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Workiva has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADEA and FRSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Workiva ranks #1541 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Workiva in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Workiva's value of 1,514.20 is 64609.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Workiva's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 162.20 to 1,557.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 273.50 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Workiva 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 1,542 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. Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1,514.20 is 64609.4% 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 Workiva 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. Workiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1,514.20, which is 454% above median its own 10-year median of 273.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workiva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva (WK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $107.52, compared to a current price of $75.71 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1,514.20, which is 454% above median its 10-year median of 273.50 and 64609.4% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Workiva's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Workiva (WK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1,514.20 as of Aug. 20, 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 Workiva (WK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workiva stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $75.71 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $107.52. GuruFocus considers Workiva to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1,514.20 (454% above median its 10-year median of 273.50)
  • GF Value™: $107.52 vs. price of $75.71 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64609.4% above the Software median (#1541 of 1542)

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


Workiva Business Description

Other Exchanges 0WKA:Germany
Address 2900 University Boulevard, Ames, IA, USA, 50010
Workiva Inc is an AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk, and audit teams rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. It transforms how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, AI-powered, audit-ready, collaborative platform. Company's Geographical region consist of USA, Netherland, UK, and Others. Majority of revenue is from USA.
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