Professional Diversity Network (STU:5MQ0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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STU:5MQ0 Professional Diversity Network Inc STU:5MQ0
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What is Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Professional Diversity Network STU:5MQ0 24 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates STU:5MQ0 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.24. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Business Services companies, Professional Diversity Network ranks worse than 145560.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Professional Diversity Network's current share price is €1.90. Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €82.67. Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.02.

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

During the past years, Professional Diversity Network's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.36. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.08.

STU:5MQ0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 1.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.

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.

Professional Diversity Network's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.944. 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 €82.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Professional Diversity Network  (STU:5MQ0) 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.


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Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Professional Diversity Network'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.

Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Professional Diversity Network Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.05 0.03

Professional Diversity Network 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 0.05 0.07 0.03 0.03 0.02

STU:5MQ0 vs RLBY, GLXG, RHI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.


Professional Diversity Network Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Professional Diversity Network 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.

Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.90/82.67
=0.02

* 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.

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

For example, Professional Diversity Network'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)
=0.944/333.9520*333.9520
=0.944

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Professional Diversity Network Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 178.878 241.428 247.431
201612 150.718 241.432 208.475
201703 137.685 243.801 188.597
201706 76.832 244.955 104.747
201709 62.442 246.819 84.486
201712 43.965 246.524 59.557
201803 37.184 249.554 49.759
201806 34.050 251.989 45.125
201809 8.955 252.439 11.847
201812 -4.021 251.233 -5.345
201903 -6.526 254.202 -8.573
201906 -2.212 256.143 -2.884
201909 7.251 256.759 9.431
201912 5.150 256.974 6.693
202003 4.339 258.115 5.614
202006 1.797 257.797 2.328
202009 4.232 260.280 5.430
202012 4.290 260.474 5.500
202103 1.204 264.877 1.518
202106 0.653 271.696 0.803
202109 4.095 274.310 4.985
202112 3.075 278.802 3.683
202203 2.748 287.504 3.192
202206 2.934 296.311 3.307
202209 3.153 296.808 3.548
202212 2.317 296.797 2.607
202303 2.195 301.836 2.429
202306 3.089 305.109 3.381
202309 2.088 307.789 2.265
202312 2.441 306.746 2.657
202403 1.875 312.332 2.005
202406 1.790 314.175 1.903
202409 1.444 315.301 1.529
202412 2.788 315.605 2.950
202503 2.182 319.799 2.279
202506 1.791 322.561 1.854
202509 1.857 324.800 1.909
202512 1.375 324.054 1.417
202603 1.175 330.213 1.188
202606 0.944 333.952 0.944

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 0.02 mean?
Professional Diversity Network (STU:5MQ0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Sep. 09, 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.36. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Professional Diversity Network's value of 0.02 is 98.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RLBY and GLXG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #999999 out of 687 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Professional Diversity Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Professional Diversity Network's value of 0.02 is 98.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Professional Diversity Network's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Professional Diversity Network 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.54, based on 687 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. Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 98.7% 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Professional Diversity Network (STU:5MQ0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.24, compared to a current price of €1.90 — trading 84.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 98.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.54. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Professional Diversity Network (STU:5MQ0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Sep. 09, 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 Professional Diversity Network (STU:5MQ0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.90 is trading 84.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.24.

Key valuation signals for STU:5MQ0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: €12.24 vs. price of €1.90 (84.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.7% below the Business Services median (#999999 of 687)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5MQ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Professional Diversity Network Business Description

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Address 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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