Melhus Sparebank (LTS:0F84) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0F84 Melhus Sparebank LTS:0F84
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Price kr188.94
GF Value kr169.97
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What is Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Melhus Sparebank LTS:0F84 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates LTS:0F84 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr169.97. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Melhus Sparebank ranks better than 92.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Melhus Sparebank's current share price is kr188.94. Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr525.74. Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

LTS:0F84' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.36

During the past years, Melhus Sparebank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.40. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.35.

LTS:0F84's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.71% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs LTS:0F84: 0.36

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.

Melhus Sparebank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr623.693. 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 kr525.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Melhus Sparebank  (LTS:0F84) 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.


Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melhus Sparebank'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.

Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Melhus Sparebank 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 0.36 0.36 0.35 0.34 0.40

Melhus Sparebank 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 0.34 0.36 0.34 0.40 0.37

Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Melhus Sparebank'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.


Melhus Sparebank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Melhus Sparebank 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.

Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=188.94/525.74
=0.36

* 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.

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

For example, Melhus Sparebank'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)
=623.693/141.0300*141.0300
=623.693

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

Melhus Sparebank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 330.292 103.800 448.758
201609 338.909 104.200 458.698
201612 347.412 104.400 469.306
201703 357.685 105.000 480.422
201706 367.489 105.800 489.858
201709 374.498 105.900 498.729
201712 334.043 106.100 444.016
201803 327.903 107.300 430.980
201806 335.162 108.500 435.649
201809 345.627 109.500 445.149
201812 355.412 109.800 456.500
201903 351.375 110.400 448.862
201906 359.274 110.600 458.123
201909 383.625 111.100 486.972
201912 397.071 111.300 503.135
202003 373.478 111.200 473.665
202006 379.307 112.100 477.196
202009 385.290 112.900 481.288
202012 402.853 112.900 503.227
202103 402.373 114.600 495.172
202106 412.071 115.300 504.028
202109 424.575 117.500 509.598
202112 433.276 118.900 513.919
202203 423.934 119.800 499.060
202206 430.148 122.600 494.811
202209 451.096 125.600 506.513
202212 468.650 125.900 524.970
202303 464.974 127.600 513.913
202306 480.469 130.400 519.636
202309 513.882 129.800 558.342
202312 532.429 131.900 569.283
202403 527.695 132.600 561.243
202406 541.418 133.800 570.674
202409 551.429 133.700 581.661
202412 563.021 134.800 589.042
202503 570.822 136.100 591.499
202506 575.701 137.800 589.195
202509 590.896 138.500 601.690
202512 613.486 139.100 621.998
202603 623.693 141.030 623.693

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 0.36 mean?
Melhus Sparebank (LTS:0F84) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 30, 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 Melhus Sparebank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Melhus Sparebank ranks #94 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Melhus Sparebank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.40. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Melhus Sparebank's value of 0.36 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melhus Sparebank ranks #94 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melhus Sparebank has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melhus Sparebank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Melhus Sparebank ranks #94 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Melhus Sparebank in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Melhus Sparebank's value of 0.36 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Melhus Sparebank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Melhus Sparebank 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,289 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. Melhus Sparebank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 71.7% 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 Melhus Sparebank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melhus Sparebank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melhus Sparebank stock overvalued right now?
Melhus Sparebank (LTS:0F84) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is kr169.97, compared to a current price of kr188.94 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 71.7% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Melhus Sparebank'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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Melhus Sparebank (LTS:0F84), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 30, 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 Melhus Sparebank (LTS:0F84) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melhus Sparebank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr188.94 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr169.97.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0F84:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: kr169.97 vs. price of kr188.94 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.7% below the Banks median (#94 of 1289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0F84 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melhus Sparebank Business Description

Other Exchanges MELG:Norway
Address Melhus Road 439, Melhus, NOR, 7224
Melhus Sparebank is a savings bank that offers a range of financial services including loans, savings, advice, insurance and pensions to personal and corporate customers. The Bank also offers credit cards, debit cards, structured products, stock savings, mobile banking and online banking services.
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