Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
84 GF Score
Price R2.50
GF Value R2.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deneb Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks better than 70.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Deneb Investments's current share price is R2.50. Deneb Investments's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was R4.82. Deneb Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.52.

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

JSE:DNB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.49   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, Deneb Investments's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.58. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.49.

JSE:DNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.63% of 463 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs JSE:DNB: 0.54

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.

Deneb Investments's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was R4.707. 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 R4.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Deneb Investments  (JSE:DNB) 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.


Deneb Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deneb Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.49 0.00 0.46 0.00 0.53

JSE:DNB vs MMM, HON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deneb Investments 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.

Deneb Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.50/4.82
=0.52

* 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.

Deneb Investments's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Deneb Investments's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=4.707/164.7700*164.7700
=4.707

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.7700.

Deneb Investments Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 3.880 111.400 5.739
201803 3.879 115.542 5.532
201903 3.740 120.774 5.102
202003 3.368 125.679 4.416
202103 3.626 129.628 4.609
202203 3.860 137.594 4.622
202303 4.064 147.586 4.537
202403 4.235 155.483 4.488
202503 4.345 159.728 4.482
202603 4.707 164.770 4.707

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 0.52 mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Aug. 07, 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #136 out of 463 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Deneb Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deneb Investments' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is near median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.58. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Deneb Investments' value of 0.52 is 49.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #136 out of 463 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #136 out of 463 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Deneb Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03. Deneb Investments' value of 0.52 is 49.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.03, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.03, based on 463 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. Deneb Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 49.5% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.75, compared to a current price of R2.50 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 49.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 1.03. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Aug. 07, 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.50 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.75. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (near median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: R2.75 vs. price of R2.50 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.5% below the Conglomerates median (#136 of 463)

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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