Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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FRA:RAB Dorman Products Inc FRA:RAB
88 GF Score
Price €118.00
GF Value €102.89
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What is Dorman Products Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dorman Products FRA:RAB +1.72% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.89. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dorman Products ranks worse than 84.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Dorman Products's current share price is €118.00. Dorman Products's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.65. Dorman Products's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.12.

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

FRA:RAB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 5   Max: 8.28
Current: 4.19

During the past years, Dorman Products's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.28. The lowest was 2.60. And the median was 5.00.

FRA:RAB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.99% of 1026 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:RAB: 4.19

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.

Dorman Products's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €42.245. 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 €28.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Dorman Products  (FRA:RAB) 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.


Dorman Products Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dorman Products Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dorman Products'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.

Dorman Products Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dorman Products Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dorman Products Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:RAB vs ATMU, AAP, GNTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dorman Products'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.


Dorman Products Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dorman Products's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dorman Products 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.

Dorman Products's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=118.00/28.65
=4.12

* 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.

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

For example, Dorman Products'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)
=42.245/330.2130*330.2130
=42.245

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Dorman Products Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.204 241.018 19.461
201609 14.908 241.428 20.390
201612 16.523 241.432 22.599
201703 16.827 243.801 22.791
201706 16.282 244.955 21.949
201709 15.591 246.819 20.859
201712 15.978 246.524 21.402
201803 15.907 249.554 21.048
201806 17.365 251.989 22.756
201809 18.153 252.439 23.746
201812 19.378 251.233 25.470
201903 19.926 254.202 25.884
201906 20.257 256.143 26.115
201909 21.395 256.759 27.516
201912 21.384 256.974 27.479
202003 22.081 258.115 28.249
202006 22.094 257.797 28.300
202009 21.849 260.280 27.719
202012 21.811 260.474 27.651
202103 23.116 264.877 28.818
202106 23.240 271.696 28.245
202109 24.285 274.310 29.234
202112 26.116 278.802 30.932
202203 27.673 287.504 31.784
202206 29.831 296.311 33.244
202209 32.823 296.808 36.517
202212 31.314 296.797 34.840
202303 31.139 301.836 34.067
202306 31.836 305.109 34.455
202309 33.570 307.789 36.016
202312 34.225 306.746 36.843
202403 34.842 312.332 36.837
202406 36.275 314.175 38.127
202409 36.451 315.301 38.175
202412 40.413 315.605 42.284
202503 40.509 319.799 41.828
202506 39.758 322.561 40.701
202509 41.331 324.800 42.020
202512 41.505 324.054 42.294
202603 42.245 330.213 42.245

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 4.12 mean?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Dorman Products' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.60 to 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #872 out of 1026 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Dorman Products' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dorman Products' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 8.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Dorman Products' value of 4.12 is 224.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #872 out of 1026 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dorman Products has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dorman Products' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATMU and AAP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dorman Products ranks #872 out of 1026 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dorman Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Dorman Products' value of 4.12 is 224.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dorman Products' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.60 to 8.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Dorman Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,026 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. Dorman Products's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12 is 224.4% 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 Dorman Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dorman Products's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dorman Products stock overvalued right now?
Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.89, compared to a current price of €118.00 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 224.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Dorman Products' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.12 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 Dorman Products (FRA:RAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dorman Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €118.00 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.89.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RAB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.12 (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €102.89 vs. price of €118.00 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 224.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#872 of 1026)

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


Dorman Products Business Description

Other Exchanges DORM:USARAB:Germany
Address 3400 East Walnut Street, Colmar, PA, USA, 18915
Dorman Products Inc is a supplier of original equipment parts for automobiles. It offers automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts, automotive hardware, brake parts, and fasteners for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. The products are sold under the Dorman brand and its sub-brands OE Solutions, Help!, Conduct-Tite, Super ATV, etc., through aftermarket retailers, warehouse distributors, specialty markets, and salvage yards. The company operates through three business segments, which include Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Light Duty segment, which designs and markets replacement parts and fasteners mainly for passenger cars and light trucks. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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