DNBBF (DNB Bank ASA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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Price $33.09
GF Value $29.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DNB Bank ASA DNBBF -1.72% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates DNBBF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, DNB Bank ASA ranks worse than 66.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), DNB Bank ASA's current share price is $33.086. DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.76. DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.67.

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

DNBBF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.44   Max: 1.79
Current: 1.64

During the past years, DNB Bank ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.44.

DNBBF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.85% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs DNBBF: 1.64

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.

DNB Bank ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.305. 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 $19.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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DNB Bank ASA  (OTCPK:DNBBF) 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.


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DNB Bank ASA'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.

DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DNB Bank ASA 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 1.49 1.30 1.32 1.31 1.54

DNB Bank ASA 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 1.56 1.50 1.54 1.62 1.57

DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DNB Bank ASA'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.


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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DNB Bank ASA 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.

DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.086/19.76
=1.67

* 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.

DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, DNB Bank ASA'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)
=20.305/141.5800*141.5800
=20.305

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

DNB Bank ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.528 104.200 19.740
201612 14.802 104.400 20.073
201703 15.208 105.000 20.506
201706 15.033 105.800 20.117
201709 16.502 105.900 22.062
201712 16.009 106.100 21.362
201803 17.408 107.300 22.969
201806 16.242 108.500 21.194
201809 16.384 109.500 21.184
201812 16.285 109.800 20.998
201903 16.764 110.400 21.499
201906 16.379 110.600 20.967
201909 16.172 111.100 20.609
201912 17.090 111.300 21.739
202003 14.905 111.200 18.977
202006 16.209 112.100 20.472
202009 17.253 112.900 21.636
202012 18.392 112.900 23.064
202103 18.175 114.600 22.454
202106 18.782 115.300 23.063
202109 18.780 117.500 22.629
202112 17.498 118.900 20.836
202203 17.827 119.800 21.068
202206 15.796 122.600 18.241
202209 15.695 125.600 17.692
202212 16.296 125.900 18.326
202303 16.197 127.600 17.972
202306 15.242 130.400 16.549
202309 16.079 129.800 17.538
202312 16.819 131.900 18.053
202403 17.631 132.600 18.825
202406 17.013 133.800 18.002
202409 17.773 133.700 18.821
202412 17.017 134.800 17.873
202503 18.460 136.100 19.203
202506 18.600 137.800 19.110
202509 19.415 138.500 19.847
202512 19.989 139.100 20.345
202603 21.396 141.030 21.479
202606 20.305 141.580 20.305

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 1.67 mean?
DNB Bank ASA (DNBBF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 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 DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #859 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 1.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.67 is 30.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #859 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DNB Bank ASA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #859 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DNB Bank ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.67 is 30.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DNB Bank ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.28, DNB Bank ASA 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,285 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. DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.67 is 30.5% 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 DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNB Bank ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA (DNBBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.36, compared to a current price of $33.09 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 30.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. DNB Bank ASA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 DNB Bank ASA (DNBBF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 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 DNB Bank ASA (DNBBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.09 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.36. GuruFocus considers DNB Bank ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DNBBF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.67 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: $29.36 vs. price of $33.09 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% above the Banks median (#859 of 1285)

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


DNB Bank ASA Business Description

Address Dronning Eufemias gate 30, Bjorvika, Oslo, NOR, 0191
DNB Bank ASA is a Norwegian financial services group offering financial products and services, including loans and deposits, mutual funds and asset management, life insurance and pension savings, payment and financing services, real estate broking, and services related to the money and capital markets. DNB has the following operating segments: Personal customers, Corporate customers Norway, Large corporates and international customers, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Large corporates and international customers business, which caters to corporate customers across different industries, providing them with various banking and advisory services as well as access to online and mobile banking, and other digital services. DNB derives maximum revenue from its Banking activities.
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