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The historical rank and industry rank for The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DSG N'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41 Med: 8.79 Max: 12.89
Current: 6.42
During the past years, The Descartes Systems Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.89. The lowest was 5.41. And the median was 8.79.
MEX:DSG N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.92% of 1551
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs MEX:DSG N: 6.42
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.
The Descartes Systems Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN332.369. 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 MXN217.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) 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.
The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
MEX:DSG N vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems 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.
The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
The Descartes Systems 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.
* 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 5.81 mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.81 as of Aug. 13, 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.41 to 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1255 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.81 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 12.89. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 5.81 is 151.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1255 out of 1551 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1255 out of 1551 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 5.81 is 151.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Descartes Systems Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.41 to 12.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 2.31, The Descartes Systems Group 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,551 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.81 is 151.5% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.81, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.81. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,930.98, compared to a current price of MXN1,264.95 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.81, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 151.5% above the Software industry median of 2.31. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.81 as of Aug. 13, 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 The Descartes Systems Group (MEX:DSG N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,264.95 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,930.98.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DSG N:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.81 (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.79)
GF Value™: MXN1,930.98 vs. price of MXN1,264.95 (34.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151.5% above the Software median (#1255 of 1551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DSG N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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