Danske Bank AS (WBO:DANS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.73 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 115% Above Median

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WBO:DANS Danske Bank AS WBO:DANS
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What is Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Danske Bank AS WBO:DANS +2.57% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.73 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates WBO:DANS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Danske Bank AS ranks worse than 82.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Danske Bank AS's current share price is €49.87. Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.70. Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.73.

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

WBO:DANS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 2.67   Max: 5.66
Current: 5.59

During the past years, Danske Bank AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.66. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 2.67.

WBO:DANS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.71% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.37 vs WBO:DANS: 5.59

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.

Danske Bank AS's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.484. 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 €8.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Danske Bank AS  (WBO:DANS) 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.


Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danske Bank AS'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.

Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Danske Bank AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Danske Bank AS Quarterly Data
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Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Danske Bank AS'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.


Danske Bank AS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Danske Bank AS 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.

Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=49.87/8.70
=5.73

* 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.

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

For example, Danske Bank AS'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)
=2.484/122.6800*122.6800
=2.484

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 122.6800.

Danske Bank AS Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.778 100.200 2.177
201612 1.705 100.300 2.085
201703 1.914 101.200 2.320
201706 1.779 101.200 2.157
201709 1.804 101.800 2.174
201712 1.874 101.300 2.270
201803 1.855 101.700 2.238
201806 1.695 102.300 2.033
201809 1.860 102.400 2.228
201812 1.739 102.100 2.090
201903 1.780 102.900 2.122
201906 1.722 102.900 2.053
201909 1.769 102.900 2.109
201912 1.893 102.900 2.257
202003 1.642 103.300 1.950
202006 1.941 103.200 2.307
202009 1.804 103.500 2.138
202012 1.858 103.400 2.204
202103 1.883 104.300 2.215
202106 1.842 105.000 2.152
202109 1.833 105.800 2.125
202112 1.919 106.600 2.208
202203 1.683 109.900 1.879
202206 1.480 113.600 1.598
202209 1.699 116.400 1.791
202212 2.025 115.900 2.143
202303 2.089 117.300 2.185
202306 2.003 116.400 2.111
202309 2.017 117.400 2.108
202312 2.176 116.700 2.288
202403 2.203 118.400 2.283
202406 2.193 118.500 2.270
202409 2.165 118.900 2.234
202412 2.318 118.900 2.392
202503 2.239 120.200 2.285
202506 2.269 120.700 2.306
202509 2.227 121.600 2.247
202512 2.503 121.200 2.534
202603 2.302 121.680 2.321
202606 2.484 122.680 2.484

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 5.73 mean?
Danske Bank AS (WBO:DANS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.73 as of Jul. 21, 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 Danske Bank AS and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #1076 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Danske Bank AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.73 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 5.66. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Danske Bank AS's value of 5.73 is 70% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #1076 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Danske Bank AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danske Bank AS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Danske Bank AS ranks #1076 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Danske Bank AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Danske Bank AS's value of 5.73 is 70% above this benchmark. Historically, Danske Bank AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 3.37, Danske Bank AS 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.37, based on 1,301 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. Danske Bank AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.73 is 70% 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 Danske Bank AS and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danske Bank AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.73, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danske Bank AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danske Bank AS (WBO:DANS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.90, compared to a current price of €49.87 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.73, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 70% above the Banks industry median of 3.37. Danske Bank AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Danske Bank AS (WBO:DANS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.73 as of Jul. 21, 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 Danske Bank AS (WBO:DANS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danske Bank AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €49.87 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.90. GuruFocus considers Danske Bank AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:DANS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.73 (115% above median its 10-year median of 2.67)
  • GF Value™: €31.90 vs. price of €49.87 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70% above the Banks median (#1076 of 1301)

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


Danske Bank AS Business Description

Address Bernstorffsgade 40, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-1577
Founded in 1871, Danske Bank's headquarters are in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the largest Danish bank with a dominant market share of 24% in lending and 27% in deposits. It operates through 144 branches in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Northern Ireland.
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