Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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LSE:DIAL Diales Group PLC LSE:DIAL
49 GF Score
Price £0.32
GF Value £0.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Diales Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Diales Group LSE:DIAL 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:DIAL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Diales Group ranks better than 73.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Diales Group's current share price is £0.32. Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £0.39. Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

LSE:DIAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.36   Max: 2.53
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, Diales Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.53. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.36.

LSE:DIAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.15% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.565 vs LSE:DIAL: 0.82

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.

Diales Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £0.267. 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 £0.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Diales Group  (LSE:DIAL) 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.


Diales Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Diales Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diales Group'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.

Diales Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Diales Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 0.76 0.62 0.65 0.45

Diales Group 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 0.00 0.65 0.00 0.45 0.00

LSE:DIAL vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Diales Group'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.


Diales Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Diales Group 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.

Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.32/0.39
=0.82

* 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.

Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Diales Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=0.267/138.9000*138.9000
=0.267

Current CPI (Sep25) = 138.9000.

Diales Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.239 101.500 0.327
201709 0.300 104.300 0.400
201809 0.361 106.600 0.470
201909 0.373 108.400 0.478
202009 0.391 109.200 0.497
202109 0.408 112.400 0.504
202209 0.313 122.300 0.355
202309 0.304 130.100 0.325
202409 0.268 133.500 0.279
202509 0.267 138.900 0.267

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 0.82 mean?
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Jul. 17, 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 Diales Group and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #196 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Diales Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.53. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Diales Group's value of 0.82 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #196 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diales Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diales Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #196 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Diales Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Diales Group's value of 0.82 is 47.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Diales Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Diales Group 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. Diales Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 47.6% 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 Diales Group 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. Diales Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diales Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 47.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.57. Diales Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 17, 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26. GuruFocus considers Diales Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DIAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.32 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.6% below the Business Services median (#196 of 730)

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


Diales Group Business Description

Address 125 Old Broad Street, Suite 706-708, Floor 7, London, GBR, EC2N 1AR
Diales Group PLC provides advisory services to the engineering and construction industries. The company offers quantity surveying, quantum and planning experts, mediators, arbitrators, and project management services; and other consultancy services, including planning, programming, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The company covers building, marine, mining, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors. The company has segments in Europe and America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Maximum revenue is gained from Europe and America.
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