Dollar Tree (BSP:DLTR34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.14 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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BSP:DLTR34 Dollar Tree Inc BSP:DLTR34
76 GF Score
Price R$300.45
GF Value R$346.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dollar Tree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dollar Tree BSP:DLTR34 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.14 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.68. GuruFocus rates BSP:DLTR34 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$346.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks worse than 71.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Dollar Tree's current share price is R$300.45. Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$95.68. Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.14.

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

BSP:DLTR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 5.68   Max: 12.44
Current: 3.68

During the past years, Dollar Tree's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.44. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 5.68.

BSP:DLTR34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.86% of 231 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs BSP:DLTR34: 3.68

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.

Dollar Tree's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$45.642. 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 R$95.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Dollar Tree  (BSP:DLTR34) 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.


Dollar Tree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dollar Tree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree'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.

Dollar Tree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dollar Tree Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dollar Tree Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.39 3.31 2.89 3.44 2.79

BSP:DLTR34 vs DG, BJ, PSMT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree'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.


Dollar Tree Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dollar Tree 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.

Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=300.45/95.68
=3.14

* 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.

Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=45.642/333.0200*333.0200
=45.642

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Dollar Tree Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 33.775 240.628 46.743
201610 34.066 241.729 46.931
201701 36.405 242.839 49.924
201704 37.192 244.524 50.652
201707 39.589 244.786 53.859
201710 41.176 246.663 55.592
201801 48.596 247.867 65.291
201804 52.723 250.546 70.078
201807 61.432 252.006 81.181
201810 62.762 252.885 82.650
201901 44.270 251.712 58.570
201904 47.208 255.548 61.520
201907 46.798 256.571 60.742
201910 52.789 257.346 68.312
202001 54.842 257.971 70.797
202004 73.083 256.389 94.926
202007 75.709 259.101 97.308
202010 83.245 260.388 106.465
202101 83.773 261.582 106.651
202104 89.022 267.054 111.012
202107 80.454 273.003 98.141
202110 89.252 276.589 107.462
202201 94.810 281.148 112.303
202204 86.887 289.109 100.084
202207 100.657 296.276 113.140
202210 98.243 298.012 109.784
202301 102.701 299.170 114.321
202304 101.269 303.363 111.169
202307 98.567 305.691 107.379
202310 104.412 307.671 113.015
202401 82.529 308.417 89.112
202404 86.768 313.548 92.156
202407 95.147 314.540 100.737
202410 99.926 315.664 105.420
202501 55.579 317.671 58.264
202504 53.796 320.795 55.846
202507 48.740 323.048 50.245
202510 46.468 0.000
202601 50.426 325.252 51.630
202604 45.642 333.020 45.642

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 3.14 mean?
Dollar Tree (BSP:DLTR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.14 as of Aug. 13, 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 Dollar Tree and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.68. Over the past decade, Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #166 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dollar Tree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.14 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 12.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Dollar Tree's value of 3.14 is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #166 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #166 out of 231 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Dollar Tree's value of 3.14 is 91.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar Tree's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 12.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Dollar Tree 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.64, based on 231 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. Dollar Tree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.14 is 91.5% 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 Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.14, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (BSP:DLTR34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$346.69, compared to a current price of R$300.45 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.14, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 91.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.64. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Dollar Tree (BSP:DLTR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.14 as of Aug. 13, 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 Dollar Tree (BSP:DLTR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$300.45 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$346.69. GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:DLTR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.14 (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.68)
  • GF Value™: R$346.69 vs. price of R$300.45 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#166 of 231)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DLTR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dollar Tree Business Description

Address 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA, USA, 23320
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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