Strategy (XSWX:MSTR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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XSWX:MSTR Strategy Inc XSWX:MSTR
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What is Strategy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Strategy XSWX:MSTR -2.61% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 6.89. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MSTR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF95.48. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Software companies, Strategy ranks worse than 61.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Strategy's current share price is CHF75.63. Strategy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF28.40. Strategy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.66.

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

XSWX:MSTR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84   Med: 6.89   Max: 69.05
Current: 3.3

During the past years, Strategy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 69.05. The lowest was 2.84. And the median was 6.89.

XSWX:MSTR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.56% of 1548 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs XSWX:MSTR: 3.30

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.

Strategy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF66.434. 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 CHF28.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Strategy  (XSWX:MSTR) 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.


Strategy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Strategy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strategy'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.

Strategy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Strategy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Strategy 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 26.76 16.40 6.61 4.81 3.09

XSWX:MSTR vs WDAY, ROP, FICO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Strategy'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.


Strategy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Strategy 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=75.63/28.40
=2.66

* 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.

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

For example, Strategy'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)
=66.434/333.9520*333.9520
=66.434

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Strategy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.426 241.428 6.122
201612 4.923 241.432 6.810
201703 5.007 243.801 6.858
201706 4.987 244.955 6.799
201709 5.149 246.819 6.967
201712 5.223 246.524 7.075
201803 5.081 249.554 6.799
201806 5.356 251.989 7.098
201809 5.366 252.439 7.099
201812 4.963 251.233 6.597
201903 4.675 254.202 6.142
201906 4.850 256.143 6.323
201909 4.973 256.759 6.468
201912 4.940 256.974 6.420
202003 4.533 258.115 5.865
202006 4.503 257.797 5.833
202009 3.843 260.280 4.931
202012 5.125 260.474 6.571
202103 3.483 264.877 4.391
202106 0.721 271.696 0.886
202109 4.110 274.310 5.004
202112 7.989 278.802 9.569
202203 7.099 287.504 8.246
202206 -1.606 296.311 -1.810
202209 -1.722 296.808 -1.937
202212 -3.090 296.797 -3.477
202303 3.165 301.836 3.502
202306 5.237 305.109 5.732
202309 5.211 307.789 5.654
202312 11.100 306.746 12.084
202403 12.086 312.332 12.923
202406 13.289 314.175 14.126
202409 15.777 315.301 16.710
202412 66.132 315.605 69.976
202503 106.961 319.799 111.695
202506 137.416 322.561 142.269
202509 145.103 324.800 149.192
202512 112.676 324.054 116.118
202603 83.416 330.213 84.361
202606 66.434 333.952 66.434

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 2.66 mean?
Strategy (XSWX:MSTR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 as of Aug. 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 Strategy and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 6.89. Over the past decade, Strategy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 69.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategy ranks #953 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Strategy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Strategy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 6.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 69.05. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Strategy's value of 2.66 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategy ranks #953 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategy has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WDAY and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Strategy ranks #953 out of 1548 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Strategy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Strategy's value of 2.66 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 69.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.89 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Strategy 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 1,548 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. Strategy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 13.7% 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 Strategy 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. Strategy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 6.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategy stock overvalued right now?
Strategy (XSWX:MSTR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF95.48, compared to a current price of CHF75.63 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 6.89 and 13.7% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Strategy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Strategy (XSWX:MSTR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Aug. 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 Strategy (XSWX:MSTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF75.63 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF95.48.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MSTR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (61% below median its 10-year median of 6.89)
  • GF Value™: CHF95.48 vs. price of CHF75.63 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% above the Software median (#953 of 1548)

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


Strategy Business Description

Address 1850 Towers Crescent Plaza, Tysons Corner, VA, USA, 22182
Strategy Inc is a bitcoin treasury company and a provider of business intelligence services. It is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments. The company also provides industry AI-powered enterprise analytics software. It has one reportable operating segment: the Software Business, which is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of the company's enterprise analytics software platform through cloud subscriptions and licensing arrangements and related services (i.e., product support, consulting, and education). Geographically, the company operates in EMEA, U.S. and Other Regions, of which maximum revenue is derived from U.S..
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