DLE (TSE:3686) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.62 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:3686 DLE Inc TSE:3686
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Price 円63.00
GF Value 円108.59
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What is DLE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

DLE TSE:3686 +3.28% 40 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.62 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円108.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks better than 59.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), DLE's current share price is 円63.00. DLE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円101.74. DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.62.

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

TSE:3686' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 1.24   Max: 2.67
Current: 0.55

During the past years, DLE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.67. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.24.

TSE:3686's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
59.4% of 739 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSE:3686: 0.55

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.

DLE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5.560. 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 円101.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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DLE  (TSE:3686) 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.


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLE'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.

DLE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

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DLE Quarterly Data
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TSE:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE'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.


DLE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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DLE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=63.00/101.744
=0.62

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.56/112.7000*112.7000
=5.560

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

DLE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201506 36.155 98.400 41.409
201509 25.565 98.500 29.251
201512 33.345 98.100 38.308
201603 37.281 97.900 42.917
201606 38.198 98.100 43.883
201609 70.644 98.000 81.241
201612 52.679 98.400 60.335
201703 61.229 98.100 70.342
201706 36.682 98.500 41.970
201709 67.906 98.800 77.460
201712 57.430 99.400 65.114
201803 71.025 99.200 80.691
201806 76.034 99.200 86.381
201906 4.705 99.800 5.313
201909 4.286 100.100 4.825
201912 4.031 100.500 4.520
202003 5.797 100.300 6.514
202006 3.154 99.900 3.558
202009 4.588 99.900 5.176
202012 7.963 99.300 9.038
202103 10.684 99.900 12.053
202106 5.837 99.500 6.611
202109 9.715 100.100 10.938
202112 10.125 100.100 11.399
202203 13.045 101.100 14.542
202206 8.655 101.800 9.582
202209 11.715 103.100 12.806
202212 10.978 104.100 11.885
202303 16.231 104.400 17.521
202306 8.959 105.200 9.598
202309 9.035 106.200 9.588
202312 9.417 106.800 9.937
202403 12.705 107.200 13.357
202406 10.862 108.200 11.314
202409 10.096 108.900 10.448
202503 14.300 111.100 14.506
202506 7.066 111.700 7.129
202509 9.003 112.000 9.059
202512 12.197 113.000 12.165
202603 5.560 112.700 5.560

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 0.62 mean?
DLE (TSE:3686) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.62 as of Sep. 15, 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 DLE and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #300 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.62 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. DLE's value of 0.62 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #300 out of 739 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #300 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts DLE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74. DLE's value of 0.62 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DLE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.74, 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.74, based on 739 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. DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.62 is 16.2% 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 DLE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.62, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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108.59, compared to a current price of 円63.00 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.62, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 16.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.74. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 DLE (TSE:3686), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.62 as of Sep. 15, 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63.00 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円108.59. GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.62 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: 円108.59 vs. price of 円63.00 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#300 of 739)

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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