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Barings BDCFRA:TRY -1.39%58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:TRY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks better than 73.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TRY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.35
Current: 0.57
During the past years, Barings BDC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.64.
FRA:TRY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.13% of 1001
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84
vs FRA:TRY: 0.57
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.
Barings BDC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.529. 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 €12.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) 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.
Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barings BDC'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.
FRA:TRY vs PHK, AWF, PCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC'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.
Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Barings BDC 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.
Barings BDC'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 0.58 mean?
Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 as of Jul. 27, 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #269 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is near median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.35. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Barings BDC's value of 0.58 is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #269 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PHK and AWF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #269 out of 1001 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Barings BDC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Barings BDC's value of 0.58 is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Barings BDC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Barings BDC 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,001 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. Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is 31% 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.40, compared to a current price of €7.10 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 31% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Jul. 27, 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.10 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.40.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TRY:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.58 (near median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: €7.40 vs. price of €7.10 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Asset Management median (#269 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
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