DEA (Easterly Government Properties) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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DEA Easterly Government Properties Inc DEA
73 GF Score
Price $24.60
GF Value $27.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Easterly Government Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Easterly Government Properties DEA -0.73% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates DEA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 REITs companies, Easterly Government Properties ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Easterly Government Properties's current share price is $24.60. Easterly Government Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $41.53. Easterly Government Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

DEA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.66   Max: 0.96
Current: 0.59

During the past years, Easterly Government Properties's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.96. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.66.

DEA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.03% of 549 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs DEA: 0.59

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.

Easterly Government Properties's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.794. 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 $41.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Easterly Government Properties  (NYSE:DEA) 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.


Easterly Government Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Easterly Government Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Easterly Government Properties'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.

Easterly Government Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Easterly Government Properties 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 0.00 0.00 0.83 0.66 0.51

Easterly Government Properties 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 0.52 0.54 0.51 0.51 0.60

DEA vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties'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.


Easterly Government Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Easterly Government Properties 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.

Easterly Government Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.60/41.53
=0.59

* 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.

Easterly Government Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Easterly Government Properties'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)
=27.794/333.9520*333.9520
=27.794

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Easterly Government Properties Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.076 241.428 52.668
201612 37.997 241.432 52.558
201703 37.431 243.801 51.272
201706 36.883 244.955 50.283
201709 37.274 246.819 50.433
201712 37.276 246.524 50.496
201803 36.277 249.554 48.546
201806 37.987 251.989 50.343
201809 37.457 252.439 49.552
201812 36.736 251.233 48.831
201903 36.241 254.202 47.611
201906 35.799 256.143 46.674
201909 35.672 256.759 46.397
201912 35.500 256.974 46.134
202003 34.952 258.115 45.221
202006 35.592 257.797 46.106
202009 35.486 260.280 45.530
202012 35.154 260.474 45.071
202103 35.210 264.877 44.392
202106 35.045 271.696 43.075
202109 35.209 274.310 42.864
202112 35.571 278.802 42.607
202203 35.281 287.504 40.981
202206 35.051 296.311 39.504
202209 34.488 296.808 38.804
202212 34.270 296.797 38.560
202303 34.064 301.836 37.688
202306 33.628 305.109 36.807
202309 33.401 307.789 36.240
202312 32.737 306.746 35.641
202403 32.206 312.332 34.435
202406 31.660 314.175 33.653
202409 31.116 315.301 32.957
202412 30.590 315.605 32.368
202503 29.835 319.799 31.155
202506 29.420 322.561 30.459
202509 28.921 324.800 29.736
202512 28.576 324.054 29.449
202603 28.181 330.213 28.500
202606 27.794 333.952 27.794

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 0.59 mean?
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Aug. 22, 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 Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Easterly Government Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #181 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.96. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Easterly Government Properties' value of 0.59 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #181 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Easterly Government Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easterly Government Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PDM and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Easterly Government Properties ranks #181 out of 549 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Easterly Government Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Easterly Government Properties' value of 0.59 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Easterly Government Properties' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Easterly Government Properties 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 0.80, based on 549 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. Easterly Government Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 26.3% 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 Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Easterly Government Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easterly Government Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.93, compared to a current price of $24.60 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 26.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.80. Easterly Government Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 22, 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.60 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.93. GuruFocus considers Easterly Government Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
  • GF Value™: $27.93 vs. price of $24.60 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.3% below the REITs median (#181 of 549)

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


Easterly Government Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges E050:Germany
Address 2001 K Street NW, Suite 775 North, Washington, DC, USA, 20006
Easterly Government Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. government agencies. It generates all its revenue by leasing its properties to such agencies. The company operates in single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
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