DBH Finance (DHA:DBH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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DHA:DBH DBH Finance PLC DHA:DBH
67 GF Score
Price BDT43.80
GF Value BDT42.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DBH Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DBH Finance DHA:DBH +4.78% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates DHA:DBH with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT42.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Credit Services companies, DBH Finance ranks worse than 54.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), DBH Finance's current share price is BDT43.80. DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT39.30. DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.11.

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

DHA:DBH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87   Med: 1.29   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.06

During the past years, DBH Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.29.

DHA:DBH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.01% of 411 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs DHA:DBH: 1.06

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.

DBH Finance's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT50.515. 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 BDT39.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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DBH Finance  (DHA:DBH) 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.


DBH Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DBH Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DBH Finance'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.

DBH Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DBH Finance Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DBH Finance 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 1.00 0.93 1.02 0.91 0.93

DHA:DBH vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, DBH Finance'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.


DBH Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DBH Finance 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.

DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.80/39.30
=1.11

* 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.

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

For example, DBH Finance'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)
=50.515/330.2130*330.2130
=50.515

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

DBH Finance Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.789 241.018 24.372
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 17.703 241.432 24.213
201703 19.522 243.801 26.441
201706 19.661 244.955 26.504
201709 20.758 246.819 27.772
201712 21.480 246.524 28.772
201803 23.510 249.554 31.109
201806 22.579 251.989 29.588
201809 23.673 252.439 30.966
201812 24.844 251.233 32.654
201903 27.941 254.202 36.296
201906 26.222 256.143 33.805
201909 27.386 256.759 35.221
201912 28.632 256.974 36.792
202003 34.418 258.115 44.032
202006 28.671 257.797 36.725
202009 30.030 260.280 38.099
202012 31.703 260.474 40.191
202103 33.232 264.877 41.429
202106 33.013 271.696 40.123
202109 34.562 274.310 41.606
202112 35.709 278.802 42.294
202203 37.235 287.504 42.766
202206 37.103 296.311 41.348
202209 38.275 296.808 42.583
202212 39.368 296.797 43.800
202303 40.697 301.836 44.523
202306 40.383 305.109 43.706
202309 41.557 307.789 44.585
202312 42.779 306.746 46.052
202403 43.629 312.332 46.127
202406 43.321 314.175 45.532
202409 44.961 315.301 47.087
202412 46.327 315.605 48.471
202503 47.096 319.799 48.630
202506 46.928 322.561 48.041
202509 48.523 324.800 49.332
202512 49.548 324.054 50.490
202603 50.515 330.213 50.515

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 1.11 mean?
DBH Finance (DHA:DBH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jul. 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 DBH Finance and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, DBH Finance ranks #222 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DBH Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 2.22. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. DBH Finance's value of 1.11 is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DBH Finance ranks #222 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DBH Finance has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBH Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, DBH Finance ranks #222 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DBH Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. DBH Finance's value of 1.11 is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DBH Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.95, DBH Finance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.95, based on 411 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. DBH Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 16.8% 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 DBH Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBH Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBH Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBH Finance (DHA:DBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT42.14, compared to a current price of BDT43.80 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 16.8% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.95. DBH Finance's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 DBH Finance (DHA:DBH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 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 DBH Finance (DHA:DBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBH Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT43.80 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT42.14. GuruFocus considers DBH Finance to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:DBH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: BDT42.14 vs. price of BDT43.80 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.8% above the Credit Services median (#222 of 411)

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


DBH Finance Business Description

Address 12-14 Gulshan C/A, Landmark Building, (9th floor, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
DBH Finance PLC is engaged in providing loans for construction of houses, purchases of flats or houses, extensions and improvements of existing houses or flats and purchase of housing plots. It has also various investment and financing products like term deposit scheme, cumulative deposit, triple money deposit, double money deposit, annual income deposit, quarterly income deposit, monthly income deposit, easy way deposit etc. for its individual and corporate clients. Its segments consist of Conventional Products & Services that offers a diverse array of conventional financial solutions developed to meet both housing and personal financial needs; and Islamic Products and services. The majority of revenue is derived from Conventional Products & Services segment.
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