DHL AG (XSWX:DHL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.02 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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What is DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

DHL AG XSWX:DHL 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DHL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF42.00. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Transportation companies, DHL AG ranks worse than 84.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), DHL AG's current share price is CHF52.60. DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF17.40. DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.02.

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

XSWX:DHL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 3.36   Max: 5.98
Current: 3.3

During the past years, DHL AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.98. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.36.

XSWX:DHL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.81% of 698 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs XSWX:DHL: 3.30

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.

DHL AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF18.946. 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 CHF17.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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DHL AG  (XSWX:DHL) 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.


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DHL AG'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.

DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

DHL AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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DHL AG 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 3.02 2.97 2.53 2.37 2.75

XSWX:DHL vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, DHL AG'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.


DHL AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DHL AG 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.

DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=52.60/17.396
=3.02

* 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.

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

For example, DHL AG'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)
=18.946/131.3638*131.3638
=18.946

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

DHL AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.723 101.017 10.043
201612 10.044 101.217 13.036
201703 10.665 101.417 13.814
201706 10.415 102.117 13.398
201709 10.770 102.717 13.774
201712 12.334 102.617 15.789
201803 12.622 102.917 16.111
201806 11.714 104.017 14.794
201809 11.851 104.718 14.867
201812 12.681 104.217 15.984
201903 13.099 104.217 16.511
201906 11.228 105.718 13.952
201909 10.973 106.018 13.596
201912 12.662 105.818 15.719
202003 12.624 105.718 15.686
202006 12.575 106.618 15.494
202009 11.617 105.818 14.422
202012 12.288 105.518 15.298
202103 15.324 107.518 18.723
202106 14.559 108.486 17.629
202109 15.392 109.435 18.476
202112 16.509 110.384 19.647
202203 18.284 113.968 21.075
202206 18.398 115.760 20.878
202209 18.795 118.818 20.780
202212 19.537 119.345 21.505
202303 20.072 122.402 21.542
202306 18.469 123.140 19.702
202309 19.158 124.195 20.264
202312 18.019 123.773 19.124
202403 19.913 125.038 20.920
202406 18.605 125.882 19.415
202409 18.214 126.198 18.960
202412 19.701 127.041 20.371
202503 20.049 127.779 20.611
202506 17.398 128.412 17.798
202509 18.035 129.255 18.329
202512 18.807 129.361 19.098
202603 19.729 131.258 19.745
202606 18.946 131.364 18.946

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 3.02 mean?
DHL AG (XSWX:DHL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 as of Sep. 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 DHL AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #592 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 5.98. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. DHL AG's value of 3.02 is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #592 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DHL AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DHL AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #592 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places DHL AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. DHL AG's value of 3.02 is 137.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DHL AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 5.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 1.27, DHL AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 698 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. DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 is 137.8% 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 DHL AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DHL AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DHL AG stock overvalued right now?
DHL AG (XSWX:DHL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF42.00, compared to a current price of CHF52.60 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 137.8% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. DHL AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 DHL AG (XSWX:DHL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02 as of Sep. 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 DHL AG (XSWX:DHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF52.60 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF42.00.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DHL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.02 (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: CHF42.00 vs. price of CHF52.60 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.8% above the Transportation median (#592 of 698)

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


DHL AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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