Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.18 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 55% Below Median


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Price CHF180.82
GF Value CHF427.76
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What is Adobe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Adobe XSWX:ADBE +1.32% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.18 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 18.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.76 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,598 Software companies, Adobe ranks worse than 84.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Adobe's current share price is CHF180.82. Adobe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CHF22.10. Adobe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.18.

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

XSWX:ADBE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.45   Med: 18.2   Max: 36.13
Current: 7.4

During the past years, Adobe's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 36.13. The lowest was 6.45. And the median was 18.20.

XSWX:ADBE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.23% of 1598 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.325 vs XSWX:ADBE: 7.40

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.

Adobe's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CHF22.615. 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 CHF22.10 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Adobe  (XSWX:ADBE) 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.


Adobe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Adobe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adobe'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.

Adobe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Adobe Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Adobe Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 14.75 12.48 11.11 8.96 8.57

XSWX:ADBE vs DDOG, SNOW, INTU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe'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.


Adobe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Adobe 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=180.82/22.10
=8.18

* 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.

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

For example, Adobe's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=22.615/335.1230*335.1230
=22.615

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Adobe Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 14.220 240.849 19.786
201611 14.961 241.353 20.774
201702 15.342 243.603 21.106
201705 15.609 244.733 21.374
201708 16.002 245.519 21.842
201711 17.074 246.669 23.197
201802 16.388 248.991 22.057
201805 17.696 251.588 23.572
201808 17.905 252.146 23.797
201811 19.219 252.038 25.555
201902 20.236 252.776 26.828
201905 20.643 256.092 27.014
201908 20.673 256.558 27.004
201911 21.676 257.208 28.242
202002 21.151 258.678 27.402
202005 21.971 256.394 28.717
202008 22.203 259.918 28.627
202011 25.227 260.229 32.487
202102 25.392 263.014 32.354
202105 26.214 269.195 32.634
202108 27.699 273.567 33.932
202111 28.700 277.948 34.604
202202 26.931 283.716 31.811
202205 29.110 292.296 33.375
202208 29.470 296.171 33.346
202211 29.379 297.711 33.071
202302 28.653 300.840 31.918
202305 29.211 304.127 32.188
202308 30.386 307.026 33.167
202311 32.317 307.051 35.272
202402 29.934 310.326 32.326
202405 30.043 314.069 32.057
202408 28.041 314.796 29.852
202411 28.175 315.493 29.928
202502 27.202 319.082 28.570
202505 22.250 321.465 23.195
202508 22.582 323.976 23.359
202511 22.618 324.122 23.386
202602 21.765 326.785 22.320
202605 22.615 335.123 22.615

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 8.18 mean?
Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.18 as of Jul. 12, 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 Adobe and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 18.20. Over the past decade, Adobe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.45 to 36.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #1346 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Adobe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Adobe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.18 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 18.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.45 to a high of 36.13. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Adobe's value of 8.18 is 251.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adobe ranks #1346 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DDOG and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #1346 out of 1598 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Adobe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Adobe's value of 8.18 is 251.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Adobe's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.45 to 36.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.20 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Adobe 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 2.33, 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. Adobe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.18 is 251.8% 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 Adobe 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. Adobe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.18, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF427.76, compared to a current price of CHF180.82 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.18, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 18.20 and 251.8% above the Software industry median of 2.33. Adobe's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Adobe (XSWX:ADBE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.18 as of Jul. 12, 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 Adobe (XSWX:ADBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF180.82 is trading 57.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.76. GuruFocus considers Adobe to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADBE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.18 (55% below median its 10-year median of 18.20)
  • GF Value™: CHF427.76 vs. price of CHF180.82 (57.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 251.8% above the Software median (#1346 of 1598)

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


Adobe Business Description

Address 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110-2704
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
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