DEI (Douglas Emmett) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 64% Below Median

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DEI Douglas Emmett Inc DEI
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Price $11.50
GF Value $14.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Douglas Emmett Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Douglas Emmett DEI -2.54% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates DEI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 REITs companies, Douglas Emmett ranks better than 56.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Douglas Emmett's current share price is $11.50. Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.28. Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.71.

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

DEI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.99   Max: 3.01
Current: 0.71

During the past years, Douglas Emmett's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.01. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.99.

DEI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.32% of 554 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs DEI: 0.71

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.

Douglas Emmett's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.174. 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 $16.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Douglas Emmett  (NYSE:DEI) 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.


Douglas Emmett Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Douglas Emmett Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Douglas Emmett'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.

Douglas Emmett Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Douglas Emmett Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Douglas Emmett Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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DEI vs ESBA, PDM, DEA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Douglas Emmett'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.


Douglas Emmett Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Douglas Emmett 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.

Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.50/16.28
=0.71

* 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.

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

For example, Douglas Emmett'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)
=11.174/330.2130*330.2130
=11.174

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Douglas Emmett Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.235 241.018 16.763
201609 12.521 241.428 17.126
201612 12.678 241.432 17.340
201703 12.175 243.801 16.490
201706 13.233 244.955 17.839
201709 14.372 246.819 19.228
201712 14.375 246.524 19.255
201803 14.472 249.554 19.150
201806 14.488 251.989 18.985
201809 14.459 252.439 18.914
201812 14.114 251.233 18.551
201903 13.873 254.202 18.021
201906 14.240 256.143 18.358
201909 13.977 256.759 17.976
201912 15.465 256.974 19.873
202003 14.493 258.115 18.541
202006 14.147 257.797 18.121
202009 13.956 260.280 17.706
202012 13.889 260.474 17.608
202103 13.964 264.877 17.408
202106 13.799 271.696 16.771
202109 13.702 274.310 16.494
202112 13.765 278.802 16.303
202203 14.325 287.504 16.453
202206 14.421 296.311 16.071
202209 14.698 296.808 16.352
202212 14.575 296.797 16.216
202303 14.309 301.836 15.654
202306 14.318 305.109 15.496
202309 14.018 307.789 15.039
202312 13.276 306.746 14.292
202403 13.160 312.332 13.913
202406 12.925 314.175 13.585
202409 12.483 315.301 13.073
202412 12.295 315.605 12.864
202503 12.221 319.799 12.619
202506 11.939 322.561 12.222
202509 11.636 324.800 11.830
202512 11.373 324.054 11.589
202603 11.174 330.213 11.174

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 0.71 mean?
Douglas Emmett (DEI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 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 Douglas Emmett and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #242 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Douglas Emmett's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.01. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Douglas Emmett's value of 0.71 is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #242 out of 554 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Douglas Emmett has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Emmett's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ESBA and PDM?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Douglas Emmett ranks #242 out of 554 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Douglas Emmett in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Douglas Emmett's value of 0.71 is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Douglas Emmett's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Douglas Emmett 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. Douglas Emmett's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 12.3% 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 Douglas Emmett 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. Douglas Emmett's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Emmett stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett (DEI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.21, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 12.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.81. Douglas Emmett's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 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 Douglas Emmett (DEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Emmett stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.21. GuruFocus considers Douglas Emmett to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (64% below median its 10-year median of 1.99)
  • GF Value™: $14.21 vs. price of $11.50 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.3% below the REITs median (#242 of 554)

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


Douglas Emmett Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90401
Douglas Emmett Inc is an integrated, self-administered, and self-managed REIT. The group focuses on owning, acquiring, developing, and managing a substantial market share of office properties and multifamily communities in neighborhoods with supply constraints, high-end executive housing, and key lifestyle amenities. Its properties are located in the Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Century City, Olympic Corridor, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills and Westwood submarkets of Los Angeles County, California, and in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has two business segments: the office segment and multifamily segment, of which Office segment derives maximum revenue.
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