Dassault Systemes SE (STU:DSY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.92 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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STU:DSY Dassault Systemes SE STU:DSY
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Price €20.80
GF Value €33.72
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What is Dassault Systemes SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Dassault Systemes SE STU:DSY 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.92 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates STU:DSY with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,463 Software companies, Dassault Systemes SE ranks worse than 66.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-22), Dassault Systemes SE's current share price is €20.80. Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.31. Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:DSY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27   Med: 9.84   Max: 18.25
Current: 3.83

During the past years, Dassault Systemes SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.25. The lowest was 3.27. And the median was 9.84.

STU:DSY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.58% of 1463 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs STU:DSY: 3.83

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.

Dassault Systemes SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.042. 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 €5.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Dassault Systemes SE  (STU:DSY) 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.


Dassault Systemes SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Dassault Systemes SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dassault Systemes SE'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.

Dassault Systemes SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Dassault Systemes SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Dassault Systemes SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:DSY vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dassault Systemes SE'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.


Dassault Systemes SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Dassault Systemes SE 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.

Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.80/5.308
=3.92

* 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.

Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Dassault Systemes SE'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)
=7.042/123.5000*123.5000
=7.042

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 123.5000.

Dassault Systemes SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.842 100.340 3.498
201612 3.062 100.650 3.757
201703 3.048 101.170 3.721
201706 2.927 101.320 3.568
201709 2.979 101.330 3.631
201712 3.122 101.850 3.786
201803 3.295 102.750 3.960
201806 3.493 103.370 4.173
201809 3.484 103.560 4.155
201812 3.577 103.470 4.269
201903 3.800 103.890 4.517
201906 3.752 104.580 4.431
201909 4.054 104.500 4.791
201912 4.057 104.980 4.773
202003 4.232 104.590 4.997
202006 4.131 104.790 4.869
202009 4.009 104.550 4.736
202012 3.912 104.960 4.603
202103 4.318 105.750 5.043
202106 4.313 106.340 5.009
202109 4.498 106.810 5.201
202112 4.741 107.850 5.429
202203 5.019 110.490 5.610
202206 5.349 112.550 5.869
202209 5.971 112.740 6.541
202212 5.575 114.160 6.031
202303 5.692 116.790 6.019
202306 5.701 117.650 5.984
202309 5.911 118.260 6.173
202312 5.968 118.390 6.226
202403 6.270 119.470 6.482
202406 6.201 120.200 6.371
202409 6.093 119.560 6.294
202412 6.917 119.950 7.122
202503 6.832 120.380 7.009
202506 6.209 121.360 6.318
202509 6.313 120.950 6.446
202512 6.662 120.890 6.806
202603 6.991 122.410 7.053
202606 7.042 123.500 7.042

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 3.92 mean?
Dassault Systemes SE (STU:DSY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.92 as of Sep. 22, 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 9.84. Over the past decade, Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.27 to 18.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #974 out of 1463 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Dassault Systemes SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.92 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 18.25. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 3.92 is 67.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #974 out of 1463 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dassault Systemes SE has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Systemes SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #974 out of 1463 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Dassault Systemes SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 3.92 is 67.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dassault Systemes SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.27 to 18.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Dassault Systemes SE 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 2.34, based on 1,463 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. Dassault Systemes SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.92 is 67.5% 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dassault Systemes SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.92, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Systemes SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE (STU:DSY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.72, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.92, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 67.5% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Dassault Systemes SE's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Dassault Systemes SE (STU:DSY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.92 as of Sep. 22, 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 Dassault Systemes SE (STU:DSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.72. GuruFocus considers Dassault Systemes SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DSY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.92 (60% below median its 10-year median of 9.84)
  • GF Value™: €33.72 vs. price of €20.80 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% above the Software median (#974 of 1463)

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


Dassault Systemes SE Business Description

Address 10, Rue Marcel Dassault, Velizy-Villacoublay, FRA, 78140
Dassault Systemes SE is a French software company that develops 3D design, simulation, and product lifecycle management (PLM) applications. Its brands include Catia for computer-aided design, SolidWorks for mainstream 3D design, Simulia for simulation, Delmia for manufacturing and operations, Enovia for data management, and 3DEXCITE for marketing content. The company also offers the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a cloud-based business and innovation environment, and, through its Medidata acquisition, provides clinical trial software for the life sciences industry. Customers span aerospace and defense, transportation and mobility, industrial equipment, high-tech, life sciences, and consumer goods, ranging from large manufacturers such as Boeing and Volkswagen to small and midsize businesses. Revenue comes mainly from software licenses and subscriptions, supported by recurring maintenance and services. Dassault Systemes operates globally, with significant sales in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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