Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (FRA:DBAN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FRA:DBAN Deutsche Beteiligungs AG FRA:DBAN
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Price €21.15
GF Value €26.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG FRA:DBAN 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:DBAN with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Asset Management companies, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG ranks better than 70.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's current share price is €21.15. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35.69. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

FRA:DBAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.18   Max: 2.29
Current: 0.6

During the past years, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.18.

FRA:DBAN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.74% of 998 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs FRA:DBAN: 0.60

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.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.450. 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 €35.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deutsche Beteiligungs AG  (FRA:DBAN) 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.


Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Beteiligungs AG'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.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 1.42 0.75 1.01 0.77

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.70 0.76 0.71 0.72 0.71

FRA:DBAN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG'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.


Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Beteiligungs AG 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.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.15/35.69
=0.59

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG'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)
=34.45/131.2583*131.2583
=34.450

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.761 100.717 25.753
201609 23.126 101.017 30.049
201612 23.967 101.217 31.080
201703 24.715 101.417 31.987
201706 26.866 102.117 34.533
201709 26.774 102.717 34.213
201712 28.558 102.617 36.529
201803 27.698 102.917 35.325
201806 27.766 104.017 35.038
201809 27.766 104.718 34.803
201812 26.404 104.217 33.255
201903 26.881 104.217 33.856
201906 27.207 105.718 33.780
201909 28.790 106.018 35.644
201912 28.772 105.818 35.689
202003 22.533 105.718 27.977
202006 25.792 106.618 31.753
202009 26.499 105.818 32.870
202012 28.071 105.518 34.919
202103 25.786 107.518 31.480
202106 34.208 108.486 41.389
202109 37.158 109.435 44.568
202112 36.704 110.384 43.645
202203 33.589 113.968 38.685
202206 31.316 115.760 35.509
202209 30.814 118.818 34.040
202212 33.013 119.345 36.308
202303 34.379 122.402 36.866
202306 36.049 123.140 38.425
202309 35.600 124.195 37.625
202312 35.280 123.773 37.414
202403 35.949 125.038 37.737
202406 35.727 125.882 37.253
202409 37.595 126.198 39.103
202412 35.779 127.041 36.967
202503 35.980 127.779 36.960
202506 35.213 128.412 35.994
202509 35.601 129.255 36.153
202512 36.374 129.361 36.908
202603 34.450 131.258 34.450

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 0.59 mean?
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (FRA:DBAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 as of Aug. 02, 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 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG ranks #292 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.29. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.59 is 29.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG ranks #292 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG ranks #292 out of 998 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Deutsche Beteiligungs AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's value of 0.59 is 29.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 998 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. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 29.8% 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 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (FRA:DBAN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.87, compared to a current price of €21.15 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 29.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (FRA:DBAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Aug. 02, 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 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (FRA:DBAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.15 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.87. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Beteiligungs AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DBAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: €26.87 vs. price of €21.15 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.8% below the Asset Management median (#292 of 998)

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


Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QF7:UKDBAN:Germany
Address Untermainanlage 1, Frankfurt, HE, DEU, 60329
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG is a private capital provider for mid-sized companies in the DACH region and Italy, operating through two segments. In the Fund Investment Services segment, the company provides advisory services to closed-end private equity funds initiated and structured by the company itself, while its subsidiary Advisory initiates, structures, and advises private debt funds (ELF funds). In the Private Markets Investments segment, the company uses its own assets to provide private equity or private debt and also makes minority investments using its own financial resources, referred to as Long-Term Investments. The focus is on established companies with scalable business models in IT services, industrial technology, energy, healthcare, and other sectors.
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