PBBGF (Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.07 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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What is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG PBBGF 40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates PBBGF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks better than 98.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current share price is $3.90. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.07. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.07.

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

PBBGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.38
Current: 0.12

During the past years, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.38. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.20.

PBBGF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
98.31% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs PBBGF: 0.12

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.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.668. 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 $57.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG  (OTCPK:PBBGF) 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.


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Pfandbriefbank 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.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Quarterly Data
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PBBGF vs RKT, FNMA, PFSI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank 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.


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.90/57.07
=0.07

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG'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)
=26.668/131.2583*131.2583
=26.668

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.451 100.717 29.259
201609 23.361 101.017 30.355
201612 22.074 101.217 28.626
201703 22.349 101.417 28.925
201706 22.894 102.117 29.427
201709 24.658 102.717 31.510
201712 26.111 102.617 33.399
201803 27.471 102.917 35.036
201806 27.756 104.017 35.025
201809 27.966 104.718 35.054
201812 27.554 104.217 34.703
201903 27.502 104.217 34.638
201906 26.653 105.718 33.092
201909 26.314 106.018 32.579
201912 26.738 105.818 33.166
202003 26.656 105.718 33.096
202006 27.107 106.618 33.372
202009 28.668 105.818 35.560
202012 29.800 105.518 37.070
202103 29.524 107.518 36.043
202106 29.898 108.486 36.174
202109 29.693 109.435 35.614
202112 28.754 110.384 34.192
202203 28.181 113.968 32.456
202206 26.310 115.760 29.832
202209 24.989 118.818 27.605
202212 26.965 119.345 29.657
202303 27.460 122.402 29.447
202306 26.925 123.140 28.700
202309 26.618 124.195 28.132
202312 27.288 123.773 28.938
202403 27.369 125.038 28.731
202406 26.984 125.882 28.137
202409 28.161 126.198 29.290
202412 26.623 127.041 27.507
202503 27.711 127.779 28.465
202506 26.949 128.412 27.546
202509 27.555 129.255 27.982
202512 27.029 129.361 27.426
202603 26.668 131.258 26.668

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 0.07 mean?
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (PBBGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #22 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.38. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's value of 0.07 is 94.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #22 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RKT and FNMA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG ranks #22 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's value of 0.07 is 94.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,298 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. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 94.5% 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (PBBGF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.30, compared to a current price of $3.90 — trading 58.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 94.5% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (PBBGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 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 Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (PBBGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.90 is trading 58.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.30. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PBBGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.07 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: $9.30 vs. price of $3.90 (58.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.5% below the Banks median (#22 of 1298)

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


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG Business Description

Address Parkring 28, Garching, DEU, 85748
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG is a specialist bank focused on financing commercial real estate and public investments. It operates through the Real Estate Finance (REF) segment, which provides financing to professional real estate investors and developers, the Non-Core (NC) segment, which includes financing for public infrastructure and public sector lending, and the Consolidation & Adjustments (C&A) segment. In the REF segment, the bank mainly serves national and international real estate companies, institutional investors, real estate funds, and, particularly in Germany, medium-sized and regional clients, with borrowers typically structured as special purpose vehicles. The majority of the bank's revenue is derived from the Real Estate Finance segment.
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