DLE (TSE:3686) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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TSE:3686 DLE Inc TSE:3686
42 GF Score
Price 円61.00
GF Value 円103.58
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is DLE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DLE TSE:3686 +1.67% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks better than 52.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), DLE's current share price is 円61.00. DLE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円75.08. DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.81.

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

TSE:3686' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 1.89   Max: 5.3
Current: 0.88

During the past 13 years, DLE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.30. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.89.

TSE:3686's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.42% of 702 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs TSE:3686: 0.88

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.

DLE's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was 円30.532. 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 円75.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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DLE  (TSE:3686) 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.


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLE'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.

DLE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DLE Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DLE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.00 1.37 1.53 0.00 1.37

TSE:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE'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.


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DLE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=61.00/75.08
=0.81

* 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.

DLE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, DLE's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=30.532/112.7000*112.7000
=30.532

Current CPI (Mar26) = 112.7000.

DLE Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201706 70.688 98.500 80.879
201806 59.582 99.200 67.690
201906 102.441 99.800 115.682
202003 91.996 100.300 103.369
202103 79.512 99.900 89.700
202203 74.030 101.100 82.524
202303 62.839 104.400 67.835
202403 66.000 107.200 69.386
202503 42.558 111.100 43.171
202603 30.532 112.700 30.532

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 0.81 mean?
DLE (TSE:3686) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 as of Aug. 08, 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 DLE and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #334 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 5.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. DLE's value of 0.81 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #334 out of 702 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #334 out of 702 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts DLE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. DLE's value of 0.81 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DLE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 5.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 0.95, DLE 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.95, based on 702 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. DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is 14.7% 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 DLE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE (TSE:3686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103.58, compared to a current price of 円61.00 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 14.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.95. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 DLE (TSE:3686), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 08, 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 DLE (TSE:3686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円61.00 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103.58. GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (57% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: 円103.58 vs. price of 円61.00 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#334 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DLE Business Description

Address 3-3-4 Kojimachi, 7th Floor, KDX Kojimachi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0083
DLE Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. It provides advertising and marketing services in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile apps, game development, and event planning. Further, it is also involved in the operation of in-house studios.
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