DSECF (Daiwa Securities Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 101% Above Median


DSECF Daiwa Securities Group Inc DSECF
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Price $9.69
GF Value $7.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Daiwa Securities Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Daiwa Securities Group DSECF -0.97% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates DSECF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 66/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $7.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Capital Markets companies, Daiwa Securities Group ranks worse than 55.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Daiwa Securities Group's current share price is $9.685. Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.47. Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

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

DSECF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.76
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Daiwa Securities Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.88.

DSECF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.96% of 638 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.335 vs DSECF: 1.76

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.

Daiwa Securities Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.047. 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 $5.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Daiwa Securities Group  (OTCPK:DSECF) 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.


Daiwa Securities Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Daiwa Securities Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiwa Securities Group'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.

Daiwa Securities Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Daiwa Securities Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Daiwa Securities Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DSECF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Daiwa Securities Group'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.


Daiwa Securities Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daiwa Securities Group 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.

Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.685/5.47
=1.77

* 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.

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

For example, Daiwa Securities Group'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)
=8.047/112.7000*112.7000
=8.047

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Daiwa Securities Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.637 98.100 7.625
201609 7.047 98.000 8.104
201612 6.434 98.400 7.369
201703 6.651 98.100 7.641
201706 6.753 98.500 7.727
201709 6.981 98.800 7.963
201712 6.958 99.400 7.889
201803 7.468 99.200 8.484
201806 7.200 99.200 8.180
201809 7.200 99.900 8.123
201812 7.019 99.700 7.934
201903 7.199 99.700 8.138
201906 7.340 99.800 8.289
201909 7.479 100.100 8.420
201912 7.537 100.500 8.452
202003 7.451 100.300 8.372
202006 7.500 99.900 8.461
202009 7.754 99.900 8.748
202012 7.984 99.300 9.061
202103 8.106 99.900 9.145
202106 7.925 99.500 8.976
202109 8.131 100.100 9.154
202112 7.941 100.100 8.941
202203 7.860 101.100 8.762
202206 7.087 101.800 7.846
202209 6.822 103.100 7.457
202212 7.128 104.100 7.717
202303 7.294 104.400 7.874
202306 7.188 105.200 7.700
202309 7.118 106.200 7.554
202312 7.206 106.800 7.604
202403 7.284 107.200 7.658
202406 7.011 108.200 7.303
202409 7.751 108.900 8.021
202412 7.548 110.700 7.684
202503 7.805 111.100 7.917
202506 8.023 111.700 8.095
202509 8.157 112.000 8.208
202512 7.954 113.000 7.933
202603 8.047 112.700 8.047

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 1.77 mean?
Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 11, 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #357 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Daiwa Securities Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.76. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 1.77 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #357 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiwa Securities Group has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Securities Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #357 out of 638 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Daiwa Securities Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 1.77 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa Securities Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Daiwa Securities Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.34, based on 638 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. Daiwa Securities Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 32.6% 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiwa Securities Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 32.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.34. Daiwa Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 11, 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45. GuruFocus considers Daiwa Securities Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DSECF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (101% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $9.69 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.6% above the Capital Markets median (#357 of 638)

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


Daiwa Securities Group Business Description

Address 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Gran Tokyo North Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6751
Daiwa Securities Group Inc is a Japan-based financial services company. The company operates through four segments. The Asset Management Division manages investment trusts, funds, and corporations across assets, including private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and infrastructure, while also offering advisory services to institutional investors in Japan and overseas. The Global Markets & Investment Banking Division handles sales and trading of securities, foreign exchange, and derivatives, and provides underwriting and M&A advisory. The Wealth Management Division serves individuals and private corporate clients with diverse financial products. Others include subsidiary management, information services, administration, and real estate leasing.
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