Dnow (FRA:11N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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FRA:11N Dnow Inc FRA:11N
63 GF Score
Price €13.20
GF Value €12.68
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What is Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dnow FRA:11N +7.32% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:11N with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.68. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Dnow ranks worse than 51.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Dnow's current share price is €13.20. Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.17. Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.30.

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

FRA:11N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 1.07   Max: 1.47
Current: 1.44

During the past years, Dnow's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.07.

FRA:11N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.97% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs FRA:11N: 1.44

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.

Dnow's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.956. 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 €10.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Dnow  (FRA:11N) 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.


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dnow'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.

Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dnow 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 0.00 0.95 0.86 1.07 1.16

Dnow 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 1.26 1.32 1.16 1.04 1.13

FRA:11N vs DXPE, DSGR, GIC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Dnow'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.


Dnow Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dnow 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.20/10.17
=1.30

* 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.

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

For example, Dnow'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)
=9.956/333.9520*333.9520
=9.956

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Dnow Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.512 241.428 14.541
201612 10.435 241.432 14.434
201703 10.204 243.801 13.977
201706 9.716 244.955 13.246
201709 9.238 246.819 12.499
201712 9.269 246.524 12.556
201803 8.805 249.554 11.783
201806 9.390 251.989 12.444
201809 9.620 252.439 12.726
201812 9.842 251.233 13.082
201903 10.136 254.202 13.316
201906 10.282 256.143 13.405
201909 10.574 256.759 13.753
201912 9.428 256.974 12.252
202003 6.359 258.115 8.227
202006 6.065 257.797 7.857
202009 5.674 260.280 7.280
202012 5.226 260.474 6.700
202103 5.272 264.877 6.647
202106 5.225 271.696 6.422
202109 5.374 274.310 6.542
202112 5.691 278.802 6.817
202203 6.121 287.504 7.110
202206 6.631 296.311 7.473
202209 7.340 296.808 8.259
202212 7.202 296.797 8.104
202303 7.331 301.836 8.111
202306 7.559 305.109 8.274
202309 7.966 307.789 8.643
202312 9.148 306.746 9.959
202403 9.270 312.332 9.912
202406 9.547 314.175 10.148
202409 9.467 315.301 10.027
202412 10.160 315.605 10.751
202503 9.941 319.799 10.381
202506 9.544 322.561 9.881
202509 9.590 324.800 9.860
202512 10.246 324.054 10.559
202603 10.124 330.213 10.239
202606 9.956 333.952 9.956

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 1.30 mean?
Dnow (FRA:11N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 as of Aug. 09, 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 Dnow and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #66 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.47. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Dnow's value of 1.30 is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dnow ranks #66 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dnow has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dnow's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DXPE and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Dnow ranks #66 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dnow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Dnow's value of 1.30 is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dnow's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Dnow 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 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. Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 5.8% 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 Dnow and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dnow's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dnow stock overvalued right now?
Dnow (FRA:11N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.68, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 5.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. Dnow's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Dnow (FRA:11N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Aug. 09, 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 Dnow (FRA:11N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dnow stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.68.

Key valuation signals for FRA:11N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: €12.68 vs. price of €13.20 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#66 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:11N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dnow Business Description

Other Exchanges DNOW:USADNOW:Mexico0K9J:UK
Address 7402 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77041
Dnow Inc is a provider of energy and industrial solutions and a distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and pumps, as well as fabrication, assembly, and testing of process and production equipment. It provides a broad mix of products required to build and maintain essential infrastructure and operating equipment across upstream, midstream, gas utilities, downstream, energy transition, and industrial markets, along with value-added supply chain solutions and technical product expertise supported by digital offerings through its DigitalNOW and MRCGO e-commerce platforms. The company operates mainly under the DNOW and MRC brands and has three reportable segments: the United States, which generates the majority of revenue, Canada, and International.
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