IPDN (Professional Diversity Network) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 75% Below Median


IPDN Professional Diversity Network Inc IPDN
36 GF Score
Price $0.57
GF Value $1.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Professional Diversity Network IPDN +0.45% 36 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates IPDN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Professional Diversity Network ranks better than 99.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Professional Diversity Network's current share price is $0.565. Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.45. Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.02.

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

IPDN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.08   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.02

During the past years, Professional Diversity Network's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.36. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.08.

IPDN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.86% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.565 vs IPDN: 0.02

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.

Professional Diversity Network's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.359. 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 $37.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Professional Diversity Network  (NAS:IPDN) 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.


Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Professional Diversity Network'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.

Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Professional Diversity Network 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 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.05 0.03

Professional Diversity Network 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 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.03 0.03

IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.


Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Professional Diversity Network 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.

Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.565/37.45
=0.02

* 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.

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

For example, Professional Diversity Network'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)
=1.359/330.2130*330.2130
=1.359

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Professional Diversity Network Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 232.256 241.018 318.208
201609 200.756 241.428 274.584
201612 158.983 241.432 217.445
201703 147.259 243.801 199.453
201706 86.330 244.955 116.378
201709 74.426 246.819 99.573
201712 52.030 246.524 69.693
201803 45.848 249.554 60.667
201806 39.777 251.989 52.125
201809 10.449 252.439 13.668
201812 -4.572 251.233 -6.009
201903 -7.375 254.202 -9.580
201906 -2.498 256.143 -3.220
201909 7.987 256.759 10.272
201912 5.722 256.974 7.353
202003 4.795 258.115 6.134
202006 2.023 257.797 2.591
202009 4.986 260.280 6.326
202012 5.220 260.474 6.618
202103 1.432 264.877 1.785
202106 0.787 271.696 0.957
202109 4.818 274.310 5.800
202112 3.474 278.802 4.115
202203 3.027 287.504 3.477
202206 3.102 296.311 3.457
202209 3.122 296.808 3.473
202212 2.455 296.797 2.731
202303 2.350 301.836 2.571
202306 3.347 305.109 3.622
202309 2.228 307.789 2.390
202312 2.662 306.746 2.866
202403 2.037 312.332 2.154
202406 1.927 314.175 2.025
202409 1.602 315.301 1.678
202412 2.919 315.605 3.054
202503 2.360 319.799 2.437
202506 2.066 322.561 2.115
202509 2.180 324.800 2.216
202512 1.610 324.054 1.641
202603 1.359 330.213 1.359

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 0.02 mean?
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Jul. 12, 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.36. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Professional Diversity Network's value of 0.02 is 98.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GLXG and RLBY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #1 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Professional Diversity Network in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Professional Diversity Network's value of 0.02 is 98.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Professional Diversity Network's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Professional Diversity Network 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 a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.57, based on 730 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. Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 98.7% 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.31, compared to a current price of $0.57 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 98.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.57. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Jul. 12, 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.57 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.31. GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IPDN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $0.57 (56.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.7% below the Business Services median (#1 of 730)

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


Professional Diversity Network Business Description

Address 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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