Ducommun (STU:DUM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.30 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 206% Above Median

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STU:DUM Ducommun Inc STU:DUM
63 GF Score
Price €176.00
GF Value €59.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ducommun STU:DUM +3.77% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates STU:DUM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Aerospace & Defense companies, Ducommun ranks worse than 64.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Ducommun's current share price is €176.00. Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €33.18. Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.30.

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

STU:DUM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.73   Max: 5.36
Current: 5.36

During the past years, Ducommun's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.36. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.73.

STU:DUM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.11% of 209 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.47 vs STU:DUM: 5.36

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.

Ducommun's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €39.691. 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 €33.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ducommun  (STU:DUM) 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.


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ducommun'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.

Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ducommun Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ducommun 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 2.33 2.66 2.60 3.23 4.79

STU:DUM vs VVX, AADX, YSS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Ducommun'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.


Ducommun Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:DUM
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Ducommun 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.

Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=176.00/33.18
=5.30

* 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.

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

For example, Ducommun'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)
=39.691/333.9520*333.9520
=39.691

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ducommun Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.828 241.428 23.277
201612 17.963 241.432 24.847
201703 17.779 243.801 24.353
201706 17.218 244.955 23.474
201709 16.643 246.819 22.518
201712 17.565 246.524 23.794
201803 17.623 249.554 23.583
201806 18.769 251.989 24.874
201809 19.195 252.439 25.393
201812 19.771 251.233 26.281
201903 20.338 254.202 26.719
201906 20.903 256.143 27.253
201909 22.286 256.759 28.986
201912 22.770 256.974 29.591
202003 23.495 258.115 30.398
202006 23.533 257.797 30.485
202009 23.150 260.280 29.703
202012 23.083 260.474 29.595
202103 23.787 264.877 29.990
202106 24.106 271.696 29.630
202109 25.592 274.310 31.156
202112 35.222 278.802 42.189
202203 36.802 287.504 42.748
202206 38.924 296.311 43.869
202209 42.462 296.808 47.776
202212 41.013 296.797 46.147
202303 40.346 301.836 44.639
202306 39.412 305.109 43.138
202309 40.790 307.789 44.257
202312 39.949 306.746 43.492
202403 40.382 312.332 43.177
202406 41.319 314.175 43.920
202409 40.582 315.301 42.983
202412 43.943 315.605 46.498
202503 43.115 319.799 45.023
202506 41.124 322.561 42.576
202509 36.999 324.800 38.042
202512 37.786 324.054 38.940
202603 38.412 330.213 38.847
202606 39.691 333.952 39.691

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 5.30 mean?
Ducommun (STU:DUM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 as of Aug. 16, 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 Ducommun and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #134 out of 209 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 5.36. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.47. Ducommun's value of 5.30 is 52.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #134 out of 209 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ducommun has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ducommun's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VVX and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #134 out of 209 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ducommun in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.47. Ducommun's value of 5.30 is 52.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ducommun's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Ducommun 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.47, based on 209 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. Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 is 52.7% 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 Ducommun and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ducommun's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ducommun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun (STU:DUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.89, compared to a current price of €176.00 — trading 193.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 52.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.47. Ducommun's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Ducommun (STU:DUM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30 as of Aug. 16, 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 Ducommun (STU:DUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €176.00 is trading 193.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.89. GuruFocus considers Ducommun to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DUM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.30 (206% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: €59.89 vs. price of €176.00 (193.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#134 of 209)

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


Ducommun Business Description

Other Exchanges DCO:USADUM:Germany
Address 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, CA, USA, 92626-7100
Ducommun Inc provides engineering & manufacturing services for high-performance products & high-cost-of failure applications used in the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical & other industries. The company's reportable segments are Structural Systems & Electronic Systems. Structural Systems designs, engineers, and manufactures various sizes of complex contoured aerostructure components and assemblies, and supplies composite and metal-bonded structures and assemblies. Electronic Systems designs, engineers and manufactures high-reliability electronic and electromechanical products used in technology-driven markets, including A&D and Industrial end-use markets. It generates a maximum of its revenue from the Electronic Systems.
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