D B (NSE:DBCORP) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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NSE:DBCORP D B Corp Ltd NSE:DBCORP
86 GF Score
Price ₹208.75
GF Value ₹283.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is D B Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

D B NSE:DBCORP +0.23% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBCORP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹283.02 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 732 Media - Diversified companies, D B ranks worse than 66.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), D B's current share price is ₹208.75. D B's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹151.85. D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

NSE:DBCORP' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1   Max: 2.54
Current: 1.37

During the past years, D B's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.00.

NSE:DBCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
66.26% of 732 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs NSE:DBCORP: 1.37

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.

D B's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹33.866. 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 ₹151.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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D B  (NSE:DBCORP) 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.


D B Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


D B Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D B'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.

D B Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

D B Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.66 1.75 1.55 1.23

D B Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.89 1.77 1.73 1.23 1.26

NSE:DBCORP vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, D B'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.


D B Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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D B 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.

D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=208.75/151.85
=1.37

* 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.

D B's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, D B's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=33.866/166.1454*166.1454
=33.866

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

D B Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 28.197 105.961 44.212
201612 34.046 105.196 53.772
201703 28.036 105.196 44.280
201706 32.189 107.109 49.931
201709 38.034 109.021 57.963
201712 32.170 109.404 48.855
201803 30.803 109.786 46.616
201806 34.288 111.317 51.177
201809 32.135 115.142 46.370
201812 37.684 115.142 54.377
201903 33.609 118.202 47.241
201906 34.650 120.880 47.625
201909 30.376 123.175 40.973
201912 34.182 126.235 44.989
202003 27.720 124.705 36.932
202006 12.043 127.000 15.755
202009 19.794 130.118 25.275
202012 28.201 130.889 35.797
202103 24.035 131.771 30.305
202106 17.364 134.084 21.516
202109 25.261 135.847 30.895
202112 30.958 138.161 37.229
202203 24.341 138.822 29.132
202206 27.733 142.347 32.369
202209 30.241 144.661 34.732
202212 31.873 145.763 36.330
202303 26.796 146.865 30.314
202306 31.102 150.280 34.385
202309 32.910 151.492 36.093
202312 36.142 152.924 39.267
202403 31.615 153.035 34.324
202406 33.079 155.789 35.278
202409 31.341 157.882 32.981
202412 28.487 158.323 29.895
202503 30.661 157.552 32.333
202506 31.349 159.755 32.603
202509 34.450 162.289 35.269
202512 33.968 163.281 34.564
202603 32.345 164.272 32.714
202606 33.866 166.145 33.866

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 1.37 mean?
D B (NSE:DBCORP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 26, 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 D B and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, D B ranks #485 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
D B's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. D B's value of 1.37 is 73.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D B ranks #485 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, D B has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D B's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, D B ranks #485 out of 732 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places D B in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79. D B's value of 1.37 is 73.4% above this benchmark. Historically, D B's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.79, D B 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 0.79, based on 732 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. D B's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.37 is 73.4% 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 D B and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D B's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D B stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D B (NSE:DBCORP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹283.02, compared to a current price of ₹208.75 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 73.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.79. D B's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 D B (NSE:DBCORP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 26, 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 D B (NSE:DBCORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D B stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹208.75 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹283.02. GuruFocus considers D B to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DBCORP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.37 (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹283.02 vs. price of ₹208.75 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 73.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#485 of 732)

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


D B Business Description

Other Exchanges 533151:India
Address 6, Dwarka Sadan, Press Complex, M P Nagar Zone I, Bhopal, MP, IND, 462011
D B Corp Ltd is an Indian print media company with a presence in the radio and digital sectors. The company publishes six newspapers in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and English across 14 states with a total readership of approximately forty-four million. The flagship newspaper brands of the Group are Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, and Divya Marathi. MY FM, the company operates through two segments such as the Printing/Publishing and Allied Business segment, which encompasses newspapers, magazines, printing job work, and internet and mobile interactive services, and the Radio segment, which focuses on radio broadcasting.
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