DXLG (Destination XL Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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DXLG Destination XL Group Inc DXLG
48 GF Score
Price $0.61
GF Value $2.59
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What is Destination XL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Destination XL Group DXLG -1.73% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates DXLG with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 786 Retail - Cyclical companies, Destination XL Group ranks better than 85.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Destination XL Group's current share price is $0.6083. Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.85. Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.33.

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

DXLG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.99   Max: 4.29
Current: 0.33

During the past years, Destination XL Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.29. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.99.

DXLG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.11% of 786 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs DXLG: 0.33

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.

Destination XL Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.861. 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 $1.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Destination XL Group  (NAS:DXLG) 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.


Destination XL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Destination XL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Destination XL 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.

Destination XL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Destination XL Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Destination XL Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.55 0.72 0.55 0.38 0.33

DXLG vs BRIA, BIRD, KMFG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Destination XL 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.


Destination XL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Destination XL 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.

Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.6083/1.85
=0.33

* 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.

Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Destination XL Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=1.861/333.0200*333.0200
=1.861

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Destination XL Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 1.775 240.628 2.457
201610 1.697 241.729 2.338
201701 1.744 242.839 2.392
201704 1.653 244.524 2.251
201707 1.579 244.786 2.148
201710 1.475 246.663 1.991
201801 1.436 247.867 1.929
201804 1.385 250.546 1.841
201807 1.367 252.006 1.806
201810 1.327 252.885 1.748
201901 1.185 251.712 1.568
201904 1.237 255.548 1.612
201907 1.251 256.571 1.624
201910 1.128 257.346 1.460
202001 1.156 257.971 1.492
202004 0.343 256.389 0.446
202007 0.145 259.101 0.186
202010 0.020 260.388 0.026
202101 -0.079 261.582 -0.101
202104 0.149 267.054 0.186
202107 0.542 273.003 0.661
202110 0.746 276.589 0.898
202201 0.906 281.148 1.073
202204 1.070 289.109 1.233
202207 1.906 296.276 2.142
202210 2.041 298.012 2.281
202301 2.192 299.170 2.440
202304 2.317 303.363 2.544
202307 2.472 305.691 2.693
202310 2.506 307.671 2.712
202401 2.569 308.417 2.774
202404 2.638 313.548 2.802
202407 2.695 314.540 2.853
202410 2.660 315.664 2.806
202501 2.640 317.671 2.768
202504 2.619 320.795 2.719
202507 2.619 323.048 2.700
202510 2.515 0.000
202601 1.978 325.252 2.025
202604 1.861 333.020 1.861

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 0.33 mean?
Destination XL Group (DXLG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Aug. 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 Destination XL Group and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 4.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #117 out of 786 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Destination XL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 4.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Destination XL Group's value of 0.33 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #117 out of 786 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Destination XL Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Destination XL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRIA and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #117 out of 786 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Destination XL Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Destination XL Group's value of 0.33 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Destination XL Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 4.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Destination XL Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.22, based on 786 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. Destination XL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 73% 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 Destination XL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Destination XL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Destination XL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group (DXLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 76.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 73% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.22. Destination XL Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 76.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59. GuruFocus considers Destination XL Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DXLG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.61 (76.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#117 of 786)

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


Destination XL Group Business Description

Address 555 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, USA, 02021
Destination XL Group Inc is a retailer of branded and Tall men's clothing and shoes in the United States. It also sells products across the world. The company sells its products under the trade names Destination XL, DXL, DXL Men's Apparel, DXL outlets, Casual Male XL, and Casual Male XL outlets. The company has two principal operating segments: Store and Direct business. The company have two principal operating segments: company's stores and direct business.
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