DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.61 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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STU:D1N DNB Bank ASA STU:D1N
66 GF Score
Price €27.20
GF Value €23.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DNB Bank ASA STU:D1N -2.16% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates STU:D1N with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Banks companies, DNB Bank ASA ranks worse than 69.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), DNB Bank ASA's current share price is €27.20. DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.94. DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.61.

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

STU:D1N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.44   Max: 1.79
Current: 1.67

During the past years, DNB Bank ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.44.

STU:D1N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.58% of 1282 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs STU:D1N: 1.67

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.

DNB Bank ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.625. 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 €16.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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DNB Bank ASA  (STU:D1N) 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.


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DNB Bank ASA'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.

DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DNB Bank ASA 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 1.49 1.30 1.32 1.31 1.54

DNB Bank ASA 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 1.56 1.50 1.54 1.62 1.57

DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DNB Bank ASA'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.


DNB Bank ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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DNB Bank ASA 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.

DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.20/16.94
=1.61

* 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.

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

For example, DNB Bank ASA'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)
=17.625/141.5800*141.5800
=17.625

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

DNB Bank ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.944 104.200 17.587
201612 14.033 104.400 19.031
201703 14.219 105.000 19.173
201706 13.379 105.800 17.904
201709 13.845 105.900 18.510
201712 13.528 106.100 18.052
201803 14.118 107.300 18.628
201806 13.903 108.500 18.142
201809 14.041 109.500 18.155
201812 14.314 109.800 18.457
201903 14.836 110.400 19.026
201906 14.495 110.600 18.555
201909 14.684 111.100 18.713
201912 15.381 111.300 19.566
202003 13.489 111.200 17.174
202006 14.393 112.100 18.178
202009 14.647 112.900 18.368
202012 15.118 112.900 18.958
202103 15.267 114.600 18.861
202106 15.589 115.300 19.142
202109 15.963 117.500 19.234
202112 15.486 118.900 18.440
202203 16.187 119.800 19.130
202206 14.943 122.600 17.256
202209 15.852 125.600 17.869
202212 15.383 125.900 17.299
202303 15.128 127.600 16.785
202306 14.068 130.400 15.274
202309 15.066 129.800 16.433
202312 15.423 131.900 16.555
202403 16.220 132.600 17.318
202406 15.805 133.800 16.724
202409 16.013 133.700 16.957
202412 16.252 134.800 17.069
202503 17.075 136.100 17.763
202506 16.126 137.800 16.568
202509 16.542 138.500 16.910
202512 17.070 139.100 17.374
202603 18.508 141.030 18.580
202606 17.625 141.580 17.625

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 1.61 mean?
DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #892 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 1.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.61 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #892 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DNB Bank ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNB Bank ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #892 out of 1282 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DNB Bank ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.61 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DNB Bank ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.29, DNB Bank ASA 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,282 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. DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 is 24.8% 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 DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DNB Bank ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNB Bank ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.40, compared to a current price of €27.20 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 24.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. DNB Bank ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.20 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.40. GuruFocus considers DNB Bank ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:D1N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.61 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: €23.40 vs. price of €27.20 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Banks median (#892 of 1282)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:D1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DNB Bank ASA Business Description

Address Dronning Eufemias gate 30, Bjorvika, Oslo, NOR, 0191
DNB Bank ASA is a Norwegian financial services group offering financial products and services, including loans and deposits, mutual funds and asset management, life insurance and pension savings, payment and financing services, real estate broking, and services related to the money and capital markets. DNB has the following operating segments: Personal customers, Corporate customers Norway, Large corporates and international customers, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Large corporates and international customers business, which caters to corporate customers across different industries, providing them with various banking and advisory services as well as access to online and mobile banking, and other digital services. DNB derives maximum revenue from its Banking activities.
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