The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.14 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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STU:DC2 The Descartes Systems Group Inc STU:DC2
88 GF Score
Price €64.70
GF Value €102.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Descartes Systems Group STU:DC2 -2.12% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.14 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates STU:DC2 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, The Descartes Systems Group ranks worse than 80.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), The Descartes Systems Group's current share price is €64.70. The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €10.53. The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.14.

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

STU:DC2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41   Med: 8.79   Max: 12.89
Current: 6.16

During the past years, The Descartes Systems Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.89. The lowest was 5.41. And the median was 8.79.

STU:DC2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.88% of 1595 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.26 vs STU:DC2: 6.16

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.

The Descartes Systems Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €16.224. 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 €10.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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The Descartes Systems Group  (STU:DC2) 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.


The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Descartes Systems Group'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.

The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Descartes Systems Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Descartes Systems Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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STU:DC2 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems Group'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.


The Descartes Systems Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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The Descartes Systems Group 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.

The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.70/10.53
=6.14

* 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.

The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Descartes Systems Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=16.224/132.7364*132.7364
=16.224

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

The Descartes Systems Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 5.008 101.844 6.527
201610 5.050 102.002 6.572
201701 5.335 102.318 6.921
201704 5.382 103.029 6.934
201707 5.212 103.029 6.715
201710 5.337 103.424 6.850
201801 5.328 104.056 6.797
201804 5.408 105.320 6.816
201807 5.743 106.110 7.184
201810 5.916 105.952 7.412
201901 6.080 105.557 7.646
201904 6.328 107.453 7.817
201907 8.444 108.243 10.355
201910 8.689 107.927 10.686
202001 8.797 108.085 10.803
202004 8.936 107.216 11.063
202007 8.815 108.401 10.794
202010 8.761 108.638 10.704
202101 8.852 109.192 10.761
202104 9.330 110.851 11.172
202107 9.625 112.431 11.363
202110 10.095 113.695 11.786
202201 10.428 114.801 12.057
202204 11.080 118.357 12.426
202207 12.039 120.964 13.211
202210 12.543 121.517 13.701
202301 12.028 121.596 13.130
202304 12.137 123.571 13.037
202307 12.470 124.914 13.251
202310 13.208 125.310 13.991
202401 13.342 125.072 14.160
202404 13.824 126.890 14.461
202407 14.149 128.075 14.664
202410 14.555 127.838 15.113
202501 15.629 127.443 16.278
202504 15.064 129.102 15.488
202507 14.958 130.290 15.239
202510 15.501 130.603 15.754
202601 16.016 130.366 16.307
202604 16.224 132.736 16.224

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 6.14 mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.14 as of Jul. 20, 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.41 to 12.89. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1290 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.14 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 12.89. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 6.14 is 171.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1290 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1290 out of 1595 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 6.14 is 171.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Descartes Systems Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.41 to 12.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 2.26, The Descartes Systems Group 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.26, based on 1,595 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.14 is 171.7% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.14, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.46, compared to a current price of €64.70 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.14, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 171.7% above the Software industry median of 2.26. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.14 as of Jul. 20, 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.70 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €102.46. GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.14 (30% below median its 10-year median of 8.79)
  • GF Value™: €102.46 vs. price of €64.70 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 171.7% above the Software median (#1290 of 1595)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Descartes Systems Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DSGX:USADSG:Canada
Address 120 Randall Drive, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2V 1C6
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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