Deluxe (FRA:DL8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:DL8 Deluxe Corp FRA:DL8
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What is Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deluxe FRA:DL8 +2.63% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:DL8 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Conglomerates companies, Deluxe ranks worse than 61.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Deluxe's current share price is €23.40. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.36. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

FRA:DL8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.91   Max: 10.54
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Deluxe's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.54. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.91.

FRA:DL8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.18% of 474 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs FRA:DL8: 1.41

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.

Deluxe's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.185. 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 €16.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deluxe  (FRA:DL8) 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.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deluxe'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.

Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deluxe 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 1.97 0.96 1.16 1.20 1.19

Deluxe 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 0.84 0.84 1.02 1.19 1.45

FRA:DL8 vs TTI, MATW, CODI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe'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.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Deluxe 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.40/16.36
=1.43

* 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.

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

For example, Deluxe'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)
=13.185/330.2130*330.2130
=13.185

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Deluxe Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.908 241.018 20.425
201609 15.587 241.428 21.319
201612 17.203 241.432 23.529
201703 17.604 243.801 23.844
201706 17.468 244.955 23.548
201709 16.573 246.819 22.173
201712 17.886 246.524 23.958
201803 17.828 249.554 23.590
201806 19.325 251.989 25.324
201809 17.680 252.439 23.127
201812 18.022 251.233 23.688
201903 18.203 254.202 23.646
201906 18.434 256.143 23.765
201909 11.335 256.759 14.578
201912 12.196 256.974 15.672
202003 10.289 258.115 13.163
202006 10.296 257.797 13.188
202009 10.363 260.280 13.147
202012 10.052 260.474 12.743
202103 11.145 264.877 13.894
202106 10.772 271.696 13.092
202109 11.126 274.310 13.393
202112 11.909 278.802 14.105
202203 12.242 287.504 14.061
202206 13.097 296.311 14.595
202209 14.088 296.808 15.674
202212 13.193 296.797 14.678
202303 12.803 301.836 14.007
202306 12.977 305.109 14.045
202309 12.844 307.789 13.780
202312 12.664 306.746 13.633
202403 12.696 312.332 13.423
202406 13.026 314.175 13.691
202409 12.466 315.301 13.056
202412 13.376 315.605 13.995
202503 12.865 319.799 13.284
202506 12.332 322.561 12.625
202509 12.579 324.800 12.789
202512 12.910 324.054 13.155
202603 13.185 330.213 13.185

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 1.43 mean?
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 as of Jul. 28, 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 Deluxe and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 10.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #290 out of 474 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 10.54. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Deluxe's value of 1.43 is 40.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #290 out of 474 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TTI and MATW?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #290 out of 474 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Deluxe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02. Deluxe's value of 1.43 is 40.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Deluxe's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 10.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Deluxe 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.02, based on 474 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. Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 40.2% 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 Deluxe and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.94, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 40.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.02. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Deluxe (FRA:DL8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 28, 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 Deluxe (FRA:DL8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.94.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DL8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: €15.94 vs. price of €23.40 (46.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.2% above the Conglomerates median (#290 of 474)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DL8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deluxe Business Description

Other Exchanges DLX:USADL8:Germany
Address 801 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402-2807
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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