Deutsche Post AG (BSE:DPW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.93 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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What is Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Post AG BSE:DPW 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates BSE:DPW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of lei202.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks worse than 83.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Deutsche Post AG's current share price is lei306.20. Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was lei77.92. Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.93.

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

BSE:DPW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 3.37   Max: 5.98
Current: 3.31

During the past years, Deutsche Post AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.98. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.37.

BSE:DPW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.91% of 721 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BSE:DPW: 3.31

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.

Deutsche Post AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was lei104.701. 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 lei77.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Deutsche Post AG  (BSE:DPW) 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.


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post AG'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.

Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deutsche Post AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Deutsche Post AG 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 2.58 2.42 2.93 2.72 3.18

BSE:DPW vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post AG'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.


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Post AG 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.

Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=306.20/77.92
=3.93

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Post AG'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)
=104.701/131.3638*131.3638
=104.701

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Deutsche Post AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 35.012 101.017 45.530
201612 43.704 101.217 56.721
201703 47.017 101.417 60.900
201706 47.172 102.117 60.682
201709 49.762 102.717 63.640
201712 55.299 102.617 70.790
201803 58.493 102.917 74.661
201806 52.016 104.017 65.691
201809 54.124 104.718 67.896
201812 56.767 104.217 71.554
201903 58.597 104.217 73.860
201906 50.340 105.718 62.552
201909 49.328 106.018 61.121
201912 57.469 105.818 71.343
202003 58.242 105.718 72.371
202006 58.896 106.618 72.566
202009 56.442 105.818 70.068
202012 61.231 105.518 76.229
202103 73.149 107.518 89.372
202106 70.461 108.486 85.320
202109 75.031 109.435 90.066
202112 79.565 110.384 94.688
202203 86.877 113.968 100.138
202206 85.823 115.760 97.391
202209 87.492 118.818 96.730
202212 92.949 119.345 102.310
202303 96.525 122.402 103.592
202306 90.476 123.140 96.518
202309 94.937 124.195 100.417
202312 93.944 123.773 99.706
202403 99.835 125.038 104.886
202406 91.997 125.882 96.004
202409 96.986 126.198 100.956
202412 97.795 127.041 101.122
202503 100.789 127.779 103.616
202506 95.194 128.412 97.382
202509 102.236 129.255 103.904
202512 105.264 129.361 106.894
202603 109.410 131.258 109.498
202606 104.701 131.364 104.701

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 3.93 mean?
Deutsche Post AG (BSE:DPW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 as of Aug. 16, 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 3.37. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #605 out of 721 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 5.98. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Deutsche Post AG's value of 3.93 is 209.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #605 out of 721 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #605 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Deutsche Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Deutsche Post AG's value of 3.93 is 209.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Deutsche Post AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 721 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 is 209.4% 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (BSE:DPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei202.81, compared to a current price of lei306.20 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 209.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (BSE:DPW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93 as of Aug. 16, 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 Deutsche Post AG (BSE:DPW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei306.20 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei202.81. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:DPW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.93 (17% above median its 10-year median of 3.37)
  • GF Value™: lei202.81 vs. price of lei306.20 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209.4% above the Transportation median (#605 of 721)

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


Deutsche Post AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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