DSV AS (HAM:DS81) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.97 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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HAM:DS81 DSV AS HAM:DS81
67 GF Score
Price €189.60
GF Value €270.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is DSV AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DSV AS HAM:DS81 -0.18% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.97 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates HAM:DS81 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €270.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, DSV AS ranks worse than 92.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), DSV AS's current share price is €189.60. DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.12. DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.97.

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

HAM:DS81' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.02   Med: 10.87   Max: 19.23
Current: 5.14

During the past years, DSV AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.23. The lowest was 5.02. And the median was 10.87.

HAM:DS81's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.27% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs HAM:DS81: 5.14

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.

DSV AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €70.374. 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 €38.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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DSV AS  (HAM:DS81) 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.


DSV AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DSV AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSV AS'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.

DSV AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DSV AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DSV AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HAM:DS81 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, DSV AS'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.


DSV AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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DSV AS 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.

DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=189.60/38.12
=4.97

* 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.

DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, DSV AS's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=70.374/122.9700*122.9700
=70.374

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 122.9700.

DSV AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.084 100.200 11.148
201612 9.722 100.300 11.919
201703 10.089 101.200 12.259
201706 10.451 101.200 12.699
201709 10.509 101.800 12.694
201712 10.829 101.300 13.146
201803 10.624 101.700 12.846
201806 11.166 102.300 13.422
201809 11.346 102.400 13.625
201812 10.964 102.100 13.205
201903 11.209 102.900 13.395
201906 11.672 102.900 13.949
201909 29.350 102.900 35.075
201912 28.914 102.900 34.553
202003 27.354 103.300 32.563
202006 27.927 103.200 33.277
202009 28.390 103.500 33.731
202012 28.170 103.400 33.502
202103 27.509 104.300 32.433
202106 27.453 105.000 32.151
202109 42.002 105.800 48.818
202112 42.550 106.600 49.084
202203 43.849 109.900 49.064
202206 46.312 113.600 50.132
202209 48.100 116.400 50.815
202212 44.322 115.900 47.026
202303 43.831 117.300 45.950
202306 44.039 116.400 46.525
202309 44.527 117.400 46.640
202312 44.070 116.700 46.438
202403 44.104 118.400 45.806
202406 45.691 118.500 47.415
202409 46.505 118.900 48.097
202412 65.167 118.900 67.398
202503 64.988 120.200 66.486
202506 64.377 120.700 65.588
202509 65.337 121.600 66.073
202512 66.403 121.200 67.373
202603 68.439 121.680 69.165
202606 70.374 122.970 70.374

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 4.97 mean?
DSV AS (HAM:DS81) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.97 as of Aug. 02, 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 DSV AS and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 19.23. According to the industry distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #680 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DSV AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.97 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.02 to a high of 19.23. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. DSV AS's value of 4.97 is 291.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #680 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DSV AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSV AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DSV AS ranks #680 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DSV AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. DSV AS's value of 4.97 is 291.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DSV AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 19.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 1.27, DSV AS 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 737 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. DSV AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.97 is 291.3% 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 DSV AS and its competitors. For the Transportation 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. DSV AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.97, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSV AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSV AS (HAM:DS81) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €270.89, compared to a current price of €189.60 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.97, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 291.3% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. DSV AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 DSV AS (HAM:DS81), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.97 as of Aug. 02, 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 DSV AS (HAM:DS81) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSV AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €189.60 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of €270.89. GuruFocus considers DSV AS to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:DS81:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.97 (54% below median its 10-year median of 10.87)
  • GF Value™: €270.89 vs. price of €189.60 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 291.3% above the Transportation median (#680 of 737)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:DS81 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DSV AS Business Description

Address Hovedgaden 630, Hedehusene, DNK, 2640
DSV is a Danish-listed transport and logistics company, offering transport services worldwide by road, air, and sea, with the bulk of its activities coming from airfreight and sea freight forwarding businesses. Since its founding in 1976, the company has experienced rapid growth, primarily through strategic acquisitions. Its most recent acquisition, DB Schenker, occurred in the second quarter of 2025, making DSV the largest sea freight forwarder.
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