Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.94 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
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Price €18.10
GF Value €22.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dentsu Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN -3.72% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 714 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks worse than 50.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Dentsu Group's current share price is €18.10. Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.23. Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.94.

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

FRA:DEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.25   Max: 2.5
Current: 1

During the past years, Dentsu Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.25.

FRA:DEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.28% of 714 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs FRA:DEN: 1.00

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.

Dentsu Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.762. 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 €19.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) 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.


Dentsu Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dentsu Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu 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.

Dentsu Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dentsu Group 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 1.26 1.19 1.00 1.03 0.93

Dentsu Group 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 0.89 0.87 0.90 0.93 0.77

FRA:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu 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.


Dentsu Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dentsu 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.10/19.23
=0.94

* 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.

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

For example, Dentsu Group'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)
=8.762/112.7000*112.7000
=8.762

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Dentsu Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.648 98.100 31.763
201609 24.303 98.000 27.948
201612 26.734 98.400 30.619
201703 27.141 98.100 31.180
201706 26.926 98.500 30.808
201709 26.546 98.800 30.281
201712 29.015 99.400 32.897
201803 28.885 99.200 32.816
201806 29.304 99.200 33.292
201809 30.957 99.900 34.923
201812 29.115 99.700 32.911
201903 29.967 99.700 33.874
201906 30.560 99.800 34.510
201909 30.200 100.100 34.001
201912 29.063 100.500 32.591
202003 26.024 100.300 29.241
202006 27.371 99.900 30.878
202009 26.736 99.900 30.162
202012 20.854 99.300 23.668
202103 21.571 99.900 24.335
202106 22.070 99.500 24.998
202109 24.171 100.100 27.214
202112 24.009 100.100 27.031
202203 24.465 101.100 27.272
202206 23.990 101.800 26.559
202209 24.321 103.100 26.586
202212 23.297 104.100 25.222
202303 23.116 104.400 24.954
202306 22.719 105.200 24.339
202309 21.583 106.200 22.904
202312 20.272 106.800 21.392
202403 20.407 107.200 21.454
202406 20.409 108.200 21.258
202409 20.427 108.900 21.140
202412 16.668 110.700 16.969
202503 15.905 111.100 16.134
202506 13.384 111.700 13.504
202509 13.190 112.000 13.272
202512 7.909 113.000 7.888
202603 8.762 112.700 8.762

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 0.94 mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jul. 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #359 out of 714 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dentsu Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.50. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Dentsu Group's value of 0.94 is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #359 out of 714 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #359 out of 714 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dentsu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Dentsu Group's value of 0.94 is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dentsu Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Dentsu 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.99, based on 714 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. Dentsu Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 is 4.6% 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsu Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.44, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 4.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jul. 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.44. GuruFocus considers Dentsu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.94 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: €22.44 vs. price of €18.10 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#359 of 714)

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


Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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