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Darden RestaurantsFRA:DDN -2.06%83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 6.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:DDN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €180.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks worse than 94.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DDN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22 Med: 6.99 Max: 10.58
Current: 10.3
During the past years, Darden Restaurants's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.58. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 6.99.
FRA:DDN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.49% of 254
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.805
vs FRA:DDN: 10.30
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.
Darden Restaurants's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €16.564. 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 €18.76 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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Darden Restaurants (FRA:DDN) 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.
Darden Restaurants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Darden Restaurants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:DDN vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Darden Restaurants 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.
Darden Restaurants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 10.26 mean?
Darden Restaurants (FRA:DDN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.26 as of Aug. 15, 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 6.99. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #240 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Darden Restaurants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.26 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 6.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 10.58. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.26 is 468.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #240 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #240 out of 254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.26 is 468.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 10.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.99 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Darden Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.81, based on 254 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. Darden Restaurants's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.26 is 468.4% 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.26, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 6.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (FRA:DDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €180.15, compared to a current price of €192.55 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.26, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 6.99 and 468.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.81. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Darden Restaurants (FRA:DDN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.26 as of Aug. 15, 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 Darden Restaurants (FRA:DDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €192.55 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €180.15.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DDN:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.26 (47% above median its 10-year median of 6.99)
GF Value™: €180.15 vs. price of €192.55 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 468.4% above the Restaurants median (#240 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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