Deutsche Post AG (STU:DHL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.79 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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STU:DHL Deutsche Post AG STU:DHL
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What is Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Deutsche Post AG STU:DHL 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates STU:DHL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks better than 54.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Deutsche Post AG's current share price is €55.26. Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €70.26. Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.79.

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

STU:DHL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.16
Current: 0.79

During the past years, Deutsche Post AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.67.

STU:DHL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
54.52% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs STU:DHL: 0.79

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.

Deutsche Post AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.931. 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 €70.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Deutsche Post AG  (STU:DHL) 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.


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post 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.

Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Deutsche Post AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Deutsche Post 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 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 0.59 0.56 0.68 0.64 0.75

STU:DHL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post 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.


Deutsche Post AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Deutsche Post 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.

Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=55.26/70.26
=0.79

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Post AG'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)
=19.931/131.3638*131.3638
=19.931

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Deutsche Post AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 10.991 101.017 14.293
201612 12.366 101.217 16.049
201703 12.006 101.417 15.551
201706 12.057 102.117 15.510
201709 11.794 102.717 15.083
201712 12.206 102.617 15.625
201803 11.643 102.917 14.861
201806 11.939 104.017 15.078
201809 12.205 104.718 15.311
201812 13.521 104.217 17.043
201903 12.242 104.217 15.431
201906 12.168 105.718 15.120
201909 12.475 106.018 15.457
201912 13.390 105.818 16.623
202003 12.307 105.718 15.293
202006 12.750 106.618 15.709
202009 12.772 105.818 15.855
202012 14.957 105.518 18.621
202103 14.868 107.518 18.166
202106 15.373 108.486 18.615
202109 16.036 109.435 19.249
202112 18.655 110.384 22.201
202203 18.027 113.968 20.779
202206 19.349 115.760 21.957
202209 19.506 118.818 21.566
202212 19.366 119.345 21.316
202303 17.156 122.402 18.412
202306 16.437 123.140 17.535
202309 16.345 124.195 17.289
202312 17.708 123.773 18.794
202403 16.934 125.038 17.791
202406 17.477 125.882 18.238
202409 17.274 126.198 17.981
202412 19.269 127.041 19.925
202503 17.736 127.779 18.234
202506 17.028 128.412 17.419
202509 17.971 129.255 18.264
202512 18.786 129.361 19.077
202603 18.137 131.258 18.152
202606 19.931 131.364 19.931

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 0.79 mean?
Deutsche Post AG (STU:DHL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 09, 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #347 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.16. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Deutsche Post AG's value of 0.79 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #347 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #347 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Deutsche Post AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Deutsche Post AG's value of 0.79 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Deutsche Post AG 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 PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 763 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.79 is 12.2% 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 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (STU:DHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.44, compared to a current price of €55.26 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 12.2% below the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deutsche Post AG (STU:DHL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 09, 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 Deutsche Post AG (STU:DHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.26 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.44. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DHL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.79 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: €43.44 vs. price of €55.26 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.2% below the Transportation median (#347 of 763)

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


Deutsche Post 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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