DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.22 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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FRA:DCIK DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG FRA:DCIK
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Price €5.60
GF Value €3.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG FRA:DCIK 62 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:DCIK with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Media - Diversified companies, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks worse than 86.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current share price is €5.60. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €1.74. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DCIK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 2.22   Max: 4.66
Current: 3.21

During the past 13 years, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.66. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 2.22.

FRA:DCIK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.18% of 731 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs FRA:DCIK: 3.21

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.746. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €1.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG  (FRA:DCIK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Semi-Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 2.16 0.00 3.53 0.00 3.90

FRA:DCIK vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.60/1.74
=3.22

* 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.

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=0.746/129.3606*129.3606
=0.746

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 2.677 101.217 3.421
201712 2.354 102.617 2.967
201812 2.477 104.217 3.075
201912 1.171 105.818 1.432
202012 1.086 105.518 1.331
202112 1.204 110.384 1.411
202212 1.092 119.345 1.184
202312 0.936 123.773 0.978
202412 0.885 127.041 0.901
202512 0.746 129.361 0.746

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.22 mean?
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #630 out of 731 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's value of 3.22 is 312.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #630 out of 731 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #630 out of 731 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's value of 3.22 is 312.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 0.78, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 731 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.22 is 312.8% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.85, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 312.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.85. GuruFocus considers DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DCIK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.22 (45% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
  • GF Value™: €3.85 vs. price of €5.60 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 312.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#630 of 731)

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


DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Business Description

Other Exchanges DCIK:Germany
Address Enzianstrasse 2, Starnberg, DEU, 82319
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG is a Germany-based company. It offers marketing for online marketing, email marketing and content services to publishers and advertisers. It offers solutions in media, content services, info board and DCI Apps. It provides services in e-mail marketing, marketing automation and management.
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