Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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CHIX:DLNL Derwent London PLC CHIX:DLNL
74 GF Score
Price £21.12
GF Value £22.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Derwent London Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Derwent London CHIX:DLNL +0.91% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DLNL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £22.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, Derwent London ranks better than 75.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Derwent London's current share price is £21.12. Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £43.20. Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

CHIX:DLNl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.95   Max: 1.45
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Derwent London's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.95.

CHIX:DLNl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.27% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs CHIX:DLNl: 0.47

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.

Derwent London's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £32.196. 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 £43.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Derwent London  (CHIX:DLNl) 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.


Derwent London Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Derwent London Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Derwent London'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.

Derwent London Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Derwent London Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 0.58 0.55 0.45 0.40

Derwent London Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.55 0.00 0.45 0.00 0.40

CHIX:DLNL vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Derwent London'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.


Derwent London Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Derwent London 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.

Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.12/43.20
=0.49

* 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.

Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Derwent London's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=32.196/139.9000*139.9000
=32.196

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Derwent London Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 35.302 102.200 48.324
201712 37.033 105.000 49.342
201812 37.672 107.100 49.209
201912 39.555 108.500 51.002
202012 38.078 109.400 48.694
202112 39.585 114.700 48.282
202212 36.300 125.300 40.530
202312 31.247 130.500 33.498
202412 31.523 135.100 32.643
202512 32.196 139.900 32.196

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 0.49 mean?
Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Jul. 31, 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 Derwent London and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #137 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Derwent London's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.45. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Derwent London's value of 0.49 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #137 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Derwent London has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Derwent London's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Derwent London ranks #137 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Derwent London in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Derwent London's value of 0.49 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Derwent London's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Derwent London has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.81, based on 554 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. Derwent London's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 39.5% below 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 Derwent London and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Derwent London's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Derwent London stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £22.40, compared to a current price of £21.12 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 39.5% below the REITs industry median of 0.81. Derwent London's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Jul. 31, 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 Derwent London (CHIX:DLNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Derwent London stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £21.12 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £22.40. GuruFocus considers Derwent London to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DLNL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: £22.40 vs. price of £21.12 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the REITs median (#137 of 554)

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


Derwent London Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges DWVYF:USADLN:UKDVK:Germany
Address 25 Savile Row, London, GBR, W1S 2ER
Derwent London PLC is London's inventive office specialist property regenerators and investors and is well known for its design-led philosophy and creative management approach to development. Its appealing designs attract a range of tenants, including those from creative industries. The group has been a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) principally property investors with tax-exempt property rental businesses, but remain subject to corporation tax on nonexempt income and gains The Group owns and manages an investment portfolio of approximately 5.4 million sq ft, of which 98% is located in central London, with a specific focus on the West End and the areas bordering the City of London.
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