DVA (DaVita) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.85 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 231% Above Median

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What is DaVita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DaVita DVA -1.19% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.85 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 231% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates DVA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, DaVita ranks worse than 95.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), DaVita's current share price is $230.91. DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.67. DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.85.

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

DVA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 4.19   Max: 14.4
Current: 14.01

During the past years, DaVita's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.40. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 4.19.

DVA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.77% of 355 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs DVA: 14.01

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.

DaVita's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.415. 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 $16.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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DaVita  (NYSE:DVA) 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.


DaVita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DaVita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DaVita'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.

DaVita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DaVita Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DaVita 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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DVA vs EHC, THC, ENSG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, DaVita'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.


DaVita Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DaVita 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=230.91/16.67
=13.85

* 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.

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

For example, DaVita'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)
=-11.415/330.2130*330.2130
=-11.415

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

DaVita Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.938 241.018 31.427
201609 24.464 241.428 33.461
201612 23.891 241.432 32.676
201703 26.413 243.801 35.775
201706 26.592 244.955 35.847
201709 25.284 246.819 33.827
201712 25.704 246.524 34.430
201803 25.667 249.554 33.963
201806 25.051 251.989 32.827
201809 23.042 252.439 30.141
201812 22.258 251.233 29.255
201903 23.290 254.202 30.254
201906 24.620 256.143 31.739
201909 17.317 256.759 22.271
201912 16.953 256.974 21.785
202003 15.992 258.115 20.459
202006 17.657 257.797 22.617
202009 13.840 260.280 17.559
202012 12.586 260.474 15.956
202103 11.344 264.877 14.142
202106 12.097 271.696 14.702
202109 11.145 274.310 13.416
202112 7.766 278.802 9.198
202203 8.860 287.504 10.176
202206 6.559 296.311 7.309
202209 5.912 296.808 6.577
202212 7.879 296.797 8.766
202303 9.106 301.836 9.962
202306 11.148 305.109 12.065
202309 13.128 307.789 14.084
202312 11.890 306.746 12.800
202403 10.558 312.332 11.162
202406 7.439 314.175 7.819
202409 4.680 315.301 4.901
202412 1.504 315.605 1.574
202503 -3.456 319.799 -3.569
202506 -4.980 322.561 -5.098
202509 -8.057 324.800 -8.191
202512 -9.498 324.054 -9.679
202603 -11.415 330.213 -11.415

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 13.85 mean?
DaVita (DVA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.85 as of Aug. 04, 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 DaVita and its competitors. This is 231% above median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 14.40. According to the industry distribution chart, DaVita ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DaVita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.85 is 231% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 14.40. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. DaVita's value of 13.85 is 648.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DaVita ranks #340 out of 355 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DaVita has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DaVita's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EHC and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, DaVita ranks #340 out of 355 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DaVita in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. DaVita's value of 13.85 is 648.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DaVita's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 14.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 1.85, DaVita 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.85, based on 355 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. DaVita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.85 is 648.6% 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 DaVita and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DaVita's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.85, which is 231% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DaVita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DaVita (DVA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.72, compared to a current price of $230.91 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.85, which is 231% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 648.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. DaVita's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 DaVita (DVA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.85 as of Aug. 04, 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 DaVita (DVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DaVita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $230.91 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.72. GuruFocus considers DaVita to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DVA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.85 (231% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
  • GF Value™: $175.72 vs. price of $230.91 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 648.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#340 of 355)

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


DaVita Business Description

Address 2000 16th Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
DaVita is one of the largest providers of dialysis services in the United States, boasting a market share of about 35%. The firm operates over 3,200 facilities worldwide, mostly in the US, and treats about 300,000 patients annually. Government payers dominate US dialysis reimbursement. DaVita receives about two-thirds of US sales at government (primarily Medicare) reimbursement rates, with the remainder coming from commercial insurers. While commercial insurers represent only about 10% of US patients treated, they represent nearly all of the profits generated by DaVita in the US dialysis business.
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