DHL AG (NEOE:DHL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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NEOE:DHL DHL AG NEOE:DHL
61 GF Score
Price C$16.13
GF Value C$12.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DHL AG NEOE:DHL -1.16% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates NEOE:DHL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Transportation companies, DHL AG ranks worse than 85.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), DHL AG's current share price is C$16.13. DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$4.67. DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.45.

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

NEOE:DHL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 3.36   Max: 5.98
Current: 3.39

During the past years, DHL AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.98. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.36.

NEOE:DHL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.24% of 698 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs NEOE:DHL: 3.39

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.

DHL AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$32.460. 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 C$4.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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DHL AG  (NEOE:DHL) 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.


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DHL AG'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.

DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DHL AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DHL AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.58 2.42 2.93 2.72 3.18

NEOE:DHL vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, DHL AG'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.


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DHL AG 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.

DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.13/4.67
=3.45

* 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.

DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, DHL AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=32.46/131.3638*131.3638
=32.460

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

DHL AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.139 101.017 13.185
201612 12.879 101.217 16.715
201703 13.905 101.417 18.011
201706 13.854 102.117 17.822
201709 13.498 102.717 17.262
201712 15.599 102.617 19.969
201803 16.712 102.917 21.331
201806 15.082 104.017 19.047
201809 15.584 104.718 19.549
201812 16.849 104.217 21.238
201903 17.308 104.217 21.816
201906 14.778 105.718 18.363
201909 14.429 106.018 17.879
201912 16.719 105.818 20.755
202003 17.961 105.718 22.318
202006 17.632 106.618 21.724
202009 16.496 105.818 20.478
202012 17.326 105.518 21.570
202103 20.311 107.518 24.816
202106 19.021 108.486 23.032
202109 21.002 109.435 25.210
202112 22.498 110.384 26.774
202203 24.297 113.968 28.006
202206 24.275 115.760 27.547
202209 25.782 118.818 28.504
202212 27.895 119.345 30.704
202303 29.177 122.402 31.313
202306 26.555 123.140 28.328
202309 28.378 124.195 30.016
202312 27.843 123.773 29.551
202403 29.853 125.038 31.363
202406 27.853 125.882 29.066
202409 29.023 126.198 30.211
202412 30.779 127.041 31.826
202503 31.964 127.779 32.861
202506 28.743 128.412 29.404
202509 31.244 129.255 31.754
202512 32.079 129.361 32.576
202603 33.161 131.258 33.188
202606 32.460 131.364 32.460

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 3.45 mean?
DHL AG (NEOE:DHL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 as of Sep. 02, 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 DHL AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #595 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is near median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 5.98. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. DHL AG's value of 3.45 is 169.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #595 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DHL AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #595 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DHL AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. DHL AG's value of 3.45 is 169.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DHL AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 1.28, DHL AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 698 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. DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.45 is 169.5% 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 DHL AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DHL AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG (NEOE:DHL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.28, compared to a current price of C$16.13 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 169.5% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. DHL AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 11 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 DHL AG (NEOE:DHL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Sep. 02, 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 DHL AG (NEOE:DHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$16.13 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.28. GuruFocus considers DHL AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:DHL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.45 (near median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: C$12.28 vs. price of C$16.13 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.5% above the Transportation median (#595 of 698)

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


DHL AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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