The Carlyle Group (MIL:1CG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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MIL:1CG The Carlyle Group Inc MIL:1CG
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What is The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Carlyle Group MIL:1CG 40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 6.35. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Asset Management companies, The Carlyle Group ranks worse than 92.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), The Carlyle Group's current share price is €40.045. The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.93. The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.66.

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

MIL:1CG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6.35   Max: 15.74
Current: 4.39

During the past years, The Carlyle Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.74. The lowest was 4.00. And the median was 6.35.

MIL:1CG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.61% of 1001 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs MIL:1CG: 4.39

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 Carlyle Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.989. 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 €10.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Carlyle Group  (MIL:1CG) 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 Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Carlyle 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.

The Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Carlyle Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Carlyle Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1CG vs BEN, CRBG, PS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Carlyle 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 Carlyle Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Carlyle 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.045/10.93
=3.66

* 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 Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Carlyle Group'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)
=12.989/330.2130*330.2130
=12.989

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Carlyle Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.066 241.018 1.461
201609 0.962 241.428 1.316
201612 0.894 241.432 1.223
201703 1.150 243.801 1.558
201706 1.380 244.955 1.860
201709 1.483 246.819 1.984
201712 1.587 246.524 2.126
201803 1.601 249.554 2.118
201806 1.682 251.989 2.204
201809 1.660 252.439 2.171
201812 1.531 251.233 2.012
201903 1.834 254.202 2.382
201906 2.187 256.143 2.819
201909 2.375 256.759 3.054
201912 1.604 256.974 2.061
202003 4.846 258.115 6.200
202006 4.987 257.797 6.388
202009 5.315 260.280 6.743
202012 6.253 260.474 7.927
202103 8.203 264.877 10.226
202106 10.155 271.696 12.342
202109 11.346 274.310 13.658
202112 13.146 278.802 15.570
202203 14.838 287.504 17.042
202206 15.676 296.311 17.470
202209 17.004 296.808 18.918
202212 16.209 296.797 18.034
202303 15.927 301.836 17.424
202306 15.292 305.109 16.550
202309 15.378 307.789 16.498
202312 13.175 306.746 14.183
202403 12.985 312.332 13.728
202406 13.112 314.175 13.781
202409 13.972 315.301 14.633
202412 14.991 315.605 15.685
202503 14.296 319.799 14.762
202506 14.155 322.561 14.491
202509 13.295 324.800 13.517
202512 13.768 324.054 14.030
202603 12.989 330.213 12.989

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 3.66 mean?
The Carlyle Group (MIL:1CG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 as of Jul. 27, 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 Carlyle Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 6.35. Over the past decade, The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.00 to 15.74. According to the industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #927 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 15.74. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. The Carlyle Group's value of 3.66 is 335.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #927 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Carlyle Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Carlyle Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BEN and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #927 out of 1001 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Carlyle Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. The Carlyle Group's value of 3.66 is 335.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Carlyle Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.00 to 15.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.35 vs. the industry median of 0.84, The Carlyle 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,001 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 Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.66 is 335.7% 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 Carlyle Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Carlyle Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 6.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Carlyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group (MIL:1CG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.92, compared to a current price of €40.05 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.35 and 335.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. The Carlyle Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 The Carlyle Group (MIL:1CG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.66 as of Jul. 27, 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 Carlyle Group (MIL:1CG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.05 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.92. GuruFocus considers The Carlyle Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.66 (42% below median its 10-year median of 6.35)
  • GF Value™: €60.92 vs. price of €40.05 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 335.7% above the Asset Management median (#927 of 1001)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Carlyle Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CG:USACG:Mexico3VU:Germany
Address 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20004-2505
Carlyle Group is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $476.9 billion in total AUM, including $336.8 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, which includes its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources offerings (with $163.6 billion in total AUM and $101.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), global credit ($211.3 billion/$169.5 billion), and investment/fund solutions, known as Carlyle AlphInvest ($101.0 billion/$65.9 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Carlyle operates through 29 offices across five continents, serving more than 3,100 active carry fund investors from 87 countries.
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