DMRC (Digimarc) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 69% Below Median


DMRC Digimarc Corp DMRC
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Price $7.21
GF Value $21.46
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What is Digimarc Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Digimarc DMRC -4.25% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 4.29. GuruFocus rates DMRC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, Digimarc ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), Digimarc's current share price is $7.21. Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.40. Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.34.

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

DMRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 4.29   Max: 9.28
Current: 1.4

During the past years, Digimarc's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.28. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 4.29.

DMRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.7% of 1595 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.33 vs DMRC: 1.40

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.

Digimarc's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.536. 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 $5.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Digimarc  (NAS:DMRC) 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.


Digimarc Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Digimarc Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Digimarc'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.

Digimarc Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Digimarc Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Digimarc 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 2.21 2.31 1.74 1.21 0.91

DMRC vs SVCO, AZ, API: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Digimarc'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.


Digimarc Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Digimarc 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.

Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.21/5.40
=1.34

* 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.

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

For example, Digimarc'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)
=1.536/330.2130*330.2130
=1.536

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Digimarc Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.698 241.018 6.437
201609 7.429 241.428 10.161
201612 6.964 241.432 9.525
201703 6.378 243.801 8.639
201706 7.124 244.955 9.604
201709 6.829 246.819 9.136
201712 7.064 246.524 9.462
201803 6.421 249.554 8.496
201806 5.865 251.989 7.686
201809 5.282 252.439 6.909
201812 4.757 251.233 6.252
201903 4.103 254.202 5.330
201906 5.015 256.143 6.465
201909 4.489 256.759 5.773
201912 3.969 256.974 5.100
202003 3.376 258.115 4.319
202006 2.941 257.797 3.767
202009 4.513 260.280 5.726
202012 5.007 260.474 6.348
202103 4.554 264.877 5.677
202106 3.848 271.696 4.677
202109 3.711 274.310 4.467
202112 3.266 278.802 3.868
202203 4.041 287.504 4.641
202206 5.773 296.311 6.434
202209 5.030 296.808 5.596
202212 4.814 296.797 5.356
202303 4.273 301.836 4.675
202306 3.865 305.109 4.183
202309 3.381 307.789 3.627
202312 3.036 306.746 3.268
202403 3.950 312.332 4.176
202406 3.600 314.175 3.784
202409 3.269 315.301 3.424
202412 2.852 315.605 2.984
202503 2.319 319.799 2.395
202506 2.144 322.561 2.195
202509 1.900 324.800 1.932
202512 1.835 324.054 1.870
202603 1.536 330.213 1.536

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 1.34 mean?
Digimarc (DMRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 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 Digimarc and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 4.29. Over the past decade, Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 9.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Digimarc ranks #579 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Digimarc's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 9.28. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Digimarc's value of 1.34 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digimarc ranks #579 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Digimarc has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digimarc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SVCO and AZ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digimarc ranks #579 out of 1595 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Digimarc in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Digimarc's value of 1.34 is 42.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Digimarc's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 9.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.29 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Digimarc 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.33, based on 1,595 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. Digimarc's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 42.5% 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 Digimarc and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digimarc's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 4.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digimarc stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digimarc (DMRC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.46, compared to a current price of $7.21 — trading 66.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 42.5% below the Software industry median of 2.33. Digimarc's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Digimarc (DMRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 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 Digimarc (DMRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digimarc stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.21 is trading 66.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.46. GuruFocus considers Digimarc to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DMRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (69% below median its 10-year median of 4.29)
  • GF Value™: $21.46 vs. price of $7.21 (66.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.5% below the Software median (#579 of 1595)

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


Digimarc Business Description

Address 8500 SW Creekside Place, Beaverton, OR, USA, 97008
Digimarc Corp is a product digitization company delivering business value across industries through identities and cloud-based solutions. Its solutions are Anti-counterfeiting, Internal Compliance, Leak Detection, Piracy Prevention, Product Swap Prevention, Provenance & Authenticity (C2PA), Recycling, and Royalty Monitoring. The group offers services to various industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods, Government, Media, Pharmaceutical, and Retail.
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