Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.96 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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CHIX:AMBEAS Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS
83 GF Score
Price kr144.20
GF Value kr110.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ambea AB CHIX:AMBEAS 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMBEAS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr110.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ambea AB ranks worse than 65.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Ambea AB's current share price is kr144.20. Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr48.77. Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.96.

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

CHIX:AMBEAs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2   Med: 2.55   Max: 2.96
Current: 2.69

During the past years, Ambea AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.96. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 2.55.

CHIX:AMBEAs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.64% of 358 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.865 vs CHIX:AMBEAs: 2.69

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.

Ambea AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr64.494. 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 kr48.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ambea AB  (CHIX:AMBEAs) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value 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 PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ambea AB Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ambea AB Quarterly Data
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CHIX:AMBEAS vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ambea AB'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.


Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ambea AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB 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 PB Ratio.

Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=144.20/48.77
=2.96

* 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.

Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ambea AB'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)
=64.494/133.5600*133.5600
=64.494

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Ambea AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 101.019 0.000
201609 0.000 101.138 0.000
201612 27.607 102.022 36.141
201703 29.213 102.022 38.244
201706 32.202 102.752 41.857
201709 32.522 103.279 42.057
201712 33.123 103.793 42.623
201803 34.009 103.962 43.691
201806 34.169 104.875 43.515
201809 35.907 105.679 45.380
201812 36.456 105.912 45.973
201903 36.402 105.886 45.916
201906 40.887 106.742 51.160
201909 42.334 107.214 52.737
201912 42.737 107.766 52.966
202003 42.843 106.563 53.697
202006 43.320 107.498 53.823
202009 44.824 107.635 55.620
202012 45.808 108.296 56.495
202103 46.685 108.360 57.542
202106 45.786 108.928 56.140
202109 47.877 110.338 57.953
202112 47.920 112.486 56.898
202203 49.126 114.825 57.141
202206 48.904 118.384 55.173
202209 51.146 122.296 55.857
202212 51.619 126.365 54.558
202303 52.097 127.042 54.770
202306 51.550 129.407 53.205
202309 53.828 130.224 55.207
202312 54.933 131.912 55.619
202403 56.066 132.205 56.640
202406 55.093 132.716 55.443
202409 57.131 132.304 57.673
202412 59.460 132.987 59.716
202503 59.594 132.825 59.924
202506 59.666 133.699 59.604
202509 63.721 133.480 63.759
202512 63.337 133.390 63.418
202603 64.494 133.560 64.494

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 mean?
Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambea AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.20 to 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #235 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ambea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 2.96. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87. Ambea AB's value of 2.96 is 58.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #235 out of 358 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambea AB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambea AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ambea AB ranks #235 out of 358 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ambea AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87. Ambea AB's value of 2.96 is 58.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambea AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.20 to 2.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Ambea AB 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 PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.87, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 is 58.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambea AB and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambea AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambea AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr110.57, compared to a current price of kr144.20 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 58.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.87. Ambea AB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 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 Ambea AB (CHIX:AMBEAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambea AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr144.20 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr110.57. GuruFocus considers Ambea AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMBEAS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.96 (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
  • GF Value™: kr110.57 vs. price of kr144.20 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#235 of 358)

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


Ambea AB Business Description

Address Rontgenvagen 3D, Box 1565, Solna, Stockholm, SWE, 171 29
Ambea AB is a Swedish care-provider group focused on elderly care, disability care, psychosocial support, housing, staffing, and training across the Nordic region. The company's segment includes: i) Nytida: Comprises social care services for children, youth and adults, in Sweden, ii) Vardaga: Comprises nursing homes and home care in Sweden, iii) Stendi: Comprises social care for children, youth and adult in Norway, iv) Validia: Comprises social care for children, v) Altiden: Comprises social care for children, youth and adults as well as elderly care in Denmark, and vi) Klara: Comprises competence and staffing solutions for elderly and social care, and student health services in Sweden. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Vardaga segment.
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