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Dangote CementNSA:DCP 100 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.54 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦816.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 325 Building Materials companies, Dangote Cement ranks worse than 97.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:DCP'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54 Med: 6.15 Max: 14.13
Current: 12.54
During the past years, Dangote Cement's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.13. The lowest was 4.54. And the median was 6.15.
NSA:DCP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 97.54% of 325
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs NSA:DCP: 12.54
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.
Dangote Cement's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦165.165. 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 ₦83.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) 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.
Dangote Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Dangote Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dangote Cement'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.
NSA:DCP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Dangote Cement'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.
Dangote Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Dangote Cement 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.
Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 12.54 mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.54 as of Jul. 15, 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 14.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #317 out of 325 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dangote Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.54 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 14.13. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Dangote Cement's value of 12.54 is 1061.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #317 out of 325 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #317 out of 325 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dangote Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Dangote Cement's value of 12.54 is 1061.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dangote Cement's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.54 to 14.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Dangote Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.08, based on 325 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. Dangote Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.54 is 1061.1% 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dangote Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.54, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦816.22, compared to a current price of ₦1,047.00 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.54, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 1061.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.08. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.54 as of Jul. 15, 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦1,047.00 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦816.22.
GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.54 (104% above median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: ₦816.22 vs. price of ₦1,047.00 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1061.1% above the Building Materials median (#317 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:DCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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