Zscaler (XSWX:ZS) Graham Number: CHF16.20 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median


XSWX:ZS Zscaler Inc XSWX:ZS
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Price CHF118.58
GF Value CHF230.92
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What is Zscaler Graham Number?

Zscaler XSWX:ZS 66 Graham Number is CHF16.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 16.83. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ZS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF230.92. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Software companies, Zscaler ranks worse than 92.01% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-04), the stock price of Zscaler is CHF118.58. Zscaler's graham number for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF16.20. Therefore, Zscaler's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 7.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zscaler's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:ZS' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.4   Med: 16.83   Max: 52.02
Current: 7.22

During the past 11 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Zscaler was 52.02. The lowest was 6.40. And the median was 16.83.

XSWX:ZS's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked worse than
92.01% of 1465 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs XSWX:ZS: 7.22

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Zscaler  (XSWX:ZS) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Zscaler's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=118.58/16.20
=7.32

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Zscaler Graham Number Related Terms


Zscaler Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zscaler's Graham Number 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.

Zscaler Graham Number Chart

Zscaler Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.64 6.93 11.36 17.40 20.17

Zscaler Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Graham Number 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 18.57 17.76 13.74 15.83 16.20

XSWX:ZS vs : Graham Number Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Zscaler's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Zscaler Price-to-Graham-Number vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zscaler's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zscaler's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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Zscaler Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Zscaler's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*6.903*2.62)
=20.17

Zscaler's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*5.294*2.203)
=16.20

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of CHF16.20 mean?
Zscaler (XSWX:ZS) has a Graham Number of CHF16.20 as of Apr. 2026. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Zscaler and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.83. Over the past decade, Zscaler's Graham Number has ranged from 6.40 to 52.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #1348 out of 1465 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is Zscaler's Graham Number too high?
Zscaler's current Graham Number of CHF16.20 is near median its 10-year median of 16.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.40 to a high of 52.02. Based on the distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #1348 out of 1465 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zscaler has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zscaler's Graham Number compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #1348 out of 1465 companies for Graham Number. This places Zscaler in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.81. Historically, Zscaler's own Graham Number has ranged from 6.40 to 52.02 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Software company?
The median Graham Number among Software companies is 1.81, based on 1,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Zscaler and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Graham Number is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zscaler's current Graham Number is CHF16.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zscaler stock overvalued right now?
Zscaler (XSWX:ZS) has a current Graham Number of CHF16.20. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF230.92, compared to a current price of CHF118.58 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is CHF16.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.83. Zscaler's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zscaler (XSWX:ZS), the current Graham Number is CHF16.20 as of Apr. 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 Zscaler (XSWX:ZS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zscaler stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF118.58 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF230.92.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ZS:

  • Graham Number: CHF16.20 (near median its 10-year median of 16.83)
  • GF Value™: CHF230.92 vs. price of CHF118.58 (48.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Zscaler Business Description

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Address 120 Holger Way, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.
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