Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: kr0.31 (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSTO:HBCO Hofseth BioCare ASA OSTO:HBCO
53 GF Score
Price kr1.45
GF Value kr2.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Hofseth BioCare ASA OSTO:HBCO 53 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is kr0.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HBCO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.280. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is kr0.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Hofseth BioCare ASA's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -16.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -17.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -16.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Hofseth BioCare ASA was -14.60% per year. The lowest was -17.90% per year. And the median was -17.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-21), Hofseth BioCare ASA's current stock price is kr1.45. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.31. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 4.68.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Hofseth BioCare ASA was 12.73. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 5.68.


Hofseth BioCare ASA  (OSTO:HBCO) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.45/0.31
=4.68

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Hofseth BioCare ASA was 12.73. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 5.68.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Hofseth BioCare ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.46 0.45 0.35 0.31

Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 0.33 0.35 0.38 0.31 0.31

OSTO:HBCO vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hofseth BioCare ASA Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, Hofseth BioCare ASA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.28/141.0300*141.0300
=-0.280

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -0.187 103.800 -0.254
201609 0.333 104.200 0.451
201612 0.231 104.400 0.312
201703 0.350 105.000 0.470
201706 0.267 105.800 0.356
201709 0.216 105.900 0.288
201712 0.161 106.100 0.214
201803 0.066 107.300 0.087
201806 -0.014 108.500 -0.018
201809 0.373 109.500 0.480
201812 0.293 109.800 0.376
201903 0.228 110.400 0.291
201906 0.166 110.600 0.212
201909 0.446 111.100 0.566
201912 0.362 111.300 0.459
202003 0.374 111.200 0.474
202006 0.315 112.100 0.396
202009 0.230 112.900 0.287
202012 0.739 112.900 0.923
202103 0.666 114.600 0.820
202106 0.600 115.300 0.734
202109 0.494 117.500 0.593
202112 0.394 118.900 0.467
202203 0.304 119.800 0.358
202206 0.220 122.600 0.253
202209 0.472 125.600 0.530
202212 0.376 125.900 0.421
202303 0.287 127.600 0.317
202306 0.297 130.400 0.321
202309 0.240 129.800 0.261
202312 0.106 131.900 0.113
202403 0.396 132.600 0.421
202406 0.350 133.800 0.369
202409 0.263 133.700 0.277
202412 0.152 134.800 0.159
202503 0.068 136.100 0.070
202506 0.003 137.800 0.003
202509 -0.069 138.500 -0.070
202512 -0.189 139.100 -0.192
202603 -0.280 141.030 -0.280

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of kr0.31 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of kr0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is kr0.31. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of kr0.31 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is kr0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.29, compared to a current price of kr1.45 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is kr0.31. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is kr0.31 as of Mar. 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.45 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.29. GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:HBCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: kr0.31
  • GF Value™: kr2.29 vs. price of kr1.45 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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