DOWA Holdings Co (FRA:DMI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:DMI DOWA Holdings Co Ltd FRA:DMI
82 GF Score
Price €42.80
GF Value €31.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DOWA Holdings Co FRA:DMI -4.04% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:DMI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Metals & Mining companies, DOWA Holdings Co ranks worse than 51.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), DOWA Holdings Co's current share price is €42.80. DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.60. DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.45.

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

FRA:DMI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.16
Current: 1.52

During the past years, DOWA Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.16. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.26.

FRA:DMI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.82% of 1538 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs FRA:DMI: 1.52

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.

DOWA Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.985. 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 €29.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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DOWA Holdings Co  (FRA:DMI) 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.


DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DOWA Holdings Co'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.

DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DOWA Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.04 1.18 0.92 1.61

DOWA Holdings Co 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 0.92 0.91 1.03 1.39 1.61

DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, DOWA Holdings Co'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.


DOWA Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DOWA Holdings Co 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.

DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.80/29.60
=1.45

* 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.

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

For example, DOWA Holdings Co'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)
=41.985/112.7000*112.7000
=41.985

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

DOWA Holdings Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.188 98.100 31.234
201609 28.700 98.000 33.005
201612 28.174 98.400 32.268
201703 30.681 98.100 35.247
201706 29.767 98.500 34.058
201709 28.842 98.800 32.900
201712 29.766 99.400 33.749
201803 30.858 99.200 35.057
201806 30.902 99.200 35.107
201809 30.606 99.900 34.527
201812 31.282 99.700 35.361
201903 31.914 99.700 36.075
201906 32.933 99.800 37.190
201909 34.240 100.100 38.550
201912 34.229 100.500 38.384
202003 35.228 100.300 39.583
202006 33.167 99.900 37.417
202009 32.748 99.900 36.944
202012 33.356 99.300 37.857
202103 34.508 99.900 38.929
202106 35.804 99.500 40.554
202109 38.621 100.100 43.482
202112 40.008 100.100 45.044
202203 40.339 101.100 44.967
202206 38.941 101.800 43.111
202209 40.504 103.100 44.275
202212 41.326 104.100 44.740
202303 40.491 104.400 43.710
202306 38.592 105.200 41.343
202309 38.478 106.200 40.833
202312 39.659 106.800 41.850
202403 38.471 107.200 40.445
202406 37.612 108.200 39.176
202409 41.420 108.900 42.865
202412 40.645 110.700 41.379
202503 41.518 111.100 42.116
202506 39.481 111.700 39.834
202509 38.632 112.000 38.873
202512 37.202 113.000 37.103
202603 41.985 112.700 41.985

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 1.45 mean?
DOWA Holdings Co (FRA:DMI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 as of Jul. 29, 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 DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #797 out of 1538 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DOWA Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.16. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. DOWA Holdings Co's value of 1.45 is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #797 out of 1538 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DOWA Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DOWA Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #797 out of 1538 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DOWA Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. DOWA Holdings Co's value of 1.45 is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DOWA Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.42, DOWA Holdings Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.42, based on 1,538 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. DOWA Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 2.5% 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 DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DOWA Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DOWA Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOWA Holdings Co (FRA:DMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.01, compared to a current price of €42.80 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 2.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. DOWA Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 DOWA Holdings Co (FRA:DMI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 29, 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 DOWA Holdings Co (FRA:DMI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOWA Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.80 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.01. GuruFocus considers DOWA Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DMI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: €31.01 vs. price of €42.80 (38% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#797 of 1538)

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


DOWA Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5714:Japan
Address 1-14-1 Sotokanda, 22nd Floor, Akihabara UDX, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
DOWA Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese conglomerate engaged in electronic materials, recycling, heat treatment, metal processing, and smelting businesses. The company operates five business segments. The Electronic Materials segment makes high-purity metals, semiconductor wafers, LEDs, batteries, and magnetic materials. The Environment/Recycling segment handles waste disposal, soil remediation, resource recovery, and logistics. The Heat Treatment segment provides metal surface treatment, processing equipment, and related services. The Metal Processing segment produces copper, brass, alloys, and circuit boards. The Smelting segment manufactures metals and chemicals, while Others covers real estate, construction, and technology. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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