DB (Deutsche Bank AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 196% Above Median


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What is Deutsche Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Bank AG DB +5.91% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates DB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, Deutsche Bank AG ranks better than 75.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Deutsche Bank AG's current share price is $35.86. Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.24. Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.74.

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

DB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Deutsche Bank AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.83. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.25.

DB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.46% of 1300 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs DB: 0.78

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 Bank AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.199. 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 $48.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deutsche Bank AG  (NYSE:DB) 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 Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Bank 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 Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deutsche Bank AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Deutsche Bank AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.53 0.61 0.73 0.82 0.62

DB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Deutsche Bank 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 Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=35.86/48.24
=0.74

* 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 Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Deutsche Bank AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=47.199/131.2583*131.2583
=47.199

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Deutsche Bank AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 48.813 100.717 63.615
201609 48.267 101.017 62.717
201612 44.034 101.217 57.103
201703 50.228 101.417 65.007
201706 38.588 102.117 49.600
201709 40.579 102.717 51.854
201712 38.857 102.617 49.702
201803 39.771 102.917 50.723
201806 38.186 104.017 48.186
201809 38.004 104.718 47.636
201812 36.998 104.217 46.598
201903 37.017 104.217 46.622
201906 34.703 105.718 43.087
201909 33.602 106.018 41.602
201912 32.548 105.818 40.373
202003 32.996 105.718 40.968
202006 33.490 106.618 41.230
202009 34.548 105.818 42.854
202012 35.700 105.518 44.409
202103 35.290 107.518 43.082
202106 37.152 108.486 44.951
202109 36.110 109.435 43.311
202112 36.277 110.384 43.137
202203 35.690 113.968 41.105
202206 34.106 115.760 38.672
202209 32.812 118.818 36.247
202212 35.864 119.345 39.444
202303 36.870 122.402 39.538
202306 36.985 123.140 39.423
202309 37.474 124.195 39.605
202312 39.084 123.773 41.448
202403 40.065 125.038 42.058
202406 39.971 125.882 41.678
202409 41.967 126.198 43.650
202412 41.083 127.041 42.447
202503 43.797 127.779 44.989
202506 44.924 128.412 45.920
202509 46.651 129.255 47.374
202512 47.477 129.361 48.173
202603 47.199 131.258 47.199

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 0.74 mean?
Deutsche Bank AG (DB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bank AG and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #319 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.83. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 0.74 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #319 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #319 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Deutsche Bank AG in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 0.74 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Bank AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Deutsche Bank AG 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,300 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 Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 41% 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 Deutsche Bank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG (DB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.18, compared to a current price of $35.86 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 41% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Deutsche Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Deutsche Bank AG (DB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bank AG (DB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.86 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Bank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (196% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $35.86 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% below the Banks median (#319 of 1300)

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


Deutsche Bank AG Business Description

Address Taunusanlage 12, Frankfurt am Main, HE, DEU, 60325
Deutsche Bank is a universal bank operating on a global scale. It offers corporate, retail, investment banking, private banking, and asset management to its clients.
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