North Energy ASA (FRA:RN2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.64 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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FRA:RN2 North Energy ASA FRA:RN2
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Price €0.19
GF Value €0.63
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What is North Energy ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

North Energy ASA FRA:RN2 -2.60% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:RN2 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks better than 67.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), North Energy ASA's current share price is €0.187. North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.29. North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.64.

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

FRA:RN2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.84
Current: 0.64

During the past years, North Energy ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.84. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.51.

FRA:RN2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.73% of 1001 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs FRA:RN2: 0.64

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.

North Energy ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.215. 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 €0.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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North Energy ASA  (FRA:RN2) 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.


North Energy ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


North Energy ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North Energy ASA'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.

North Energy ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

North Energy ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.48 0.55 0.71 0.70

North Energy 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 PB 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 0.73 0.79 0.82 0.70 0.76

FRA:RN2 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy 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.


North Energy ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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North Energy ASA 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.

North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.187/0.29
=0.64

* 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.

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

For example, North Energy 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)
=0.215/141.0300*141.0300
=0.215

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

North Energy ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.376 103.800 0.511
201609 0.368 104.200 0.498
201612 0.379 104.400 0.512
201703 0.342 105.000 0.459
201706 0.351 105.800 0.468
201709 0.352 105.900 0.469
201712 0.346 106.100 0.460
201803 0.338 107.300 0.444
201806 0.354 108.500 0.460
201809 0.340 109.500 0.438
201812 0.322 109.800 0.414
201903 0.334 110.400 0.427
201906 0.282 110.600 0.360
201909 0.262 111.100 0.333
201912 0.270 111.300 0.342
202003 0.199 111.200 0.252
202006 0.220 112.100 0.277
202009 0.262 112.900 0.327
202012 0.324 112.900 0.405
202103 0.312 114.600 0.384
202106 0.250 115.300 0.306
202109 0.289 117.500 0.347
202112 0.270 118.900 0.320
202203 0.271 119.800 0.319
202206 0.275 122.600 0.316
202209 0.278 125.600 0.312
202212 0.251 125.900 0.281
202303 0.239 127.600 0.264
202306 0.250 130.400 0.270
202309 0.255 129.800 0.277
202312 0.238 131.900 0.254
202403 0.247 132.600 0.263
202406 0.239 133.800 0.252
202409 0.259 133.700 0.273
202412 0.267 134.800 0.279
202503 0.265 136.100 0.275
202506 0.256 137.800 0.262
202509 0.243 138.500 0.247
202512 0.223 139.100 0.226
202603 0.215 141.030 0.215

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 0.64 mean?
North Energy ASA (FRA:RN2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 as of Jul. 19, 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #323 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
North Energy ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.84. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. North Energy ASA's value of 0.64 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #323 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #323 out of 1001 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts North Energy ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. North Energy ASA's value of 0.64 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, North Energy ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.84, North Energy ASA 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,001 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. North Energy ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.64 is 23.8% 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 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (FRA:RN2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 70.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 23.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For North Energy ASA (FRA:RN2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.64 as of Jul. 19, 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 North Energy ASA (FRA:RN2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 70.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63. GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RN2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.64 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €0.19 (70.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.8% below the Asset Management median (#323 of 1001)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RN2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


North Energy ASA Business Description

Address Tjuvholmen alle 19, Oslo, NOR, 0252
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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