Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.99 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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LTS:0QWF Zalaris ASA LTS:0QWF
89 GF Score
Price kr99.00
GF Value kr92.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zalaris ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zalaris ASA LTS:0QWF 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.99 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 9.07. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QWF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr92.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Zalaris ASA ranks worse than 95.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Zalaris ASA's current share price is kr99.00. Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9.01. Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.99.

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

LTS:0QWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.35   Med: 9.07   Max: 11.66
Current: 11.66

During the past years, Zalaris ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.66. The lowest was 3.35. And the median was 9.07.

LTS:0QWF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.88% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs LTS:0QWF: 11.66

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.

Zalaris ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13.240. 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 kr9.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zalaris ASA  (LTS:0QWF) 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.


Zalaris ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zalaris ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zalaris 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.

Zalaris ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zalaris ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zalaris 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 10.36 9.17 9.34 10.14 10.88

LTS:0QWF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Zalaris 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.


Zalaris ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zalaris 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=99.00/9.01
=10.99

* 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.

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

For example, Zalaris 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)
=13.24/141.0300*141.0300
=13.240

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

Zalaris ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.614 103.800 6.269
201609 4.801 104.200 6.498
201612 5.287 104.400 7.142
201703 5.450 105.000 7.320
201706 5.771 105.800 7.693
201709 6.256 105.900 8.331
201712 5.975 106.100 7.942
201803 6.254 107.300 8.220
201806 5.274 108.500 6.855
201809 4.776 109.500 6.151
201812 5.437 109.800 6.983
201903 5.282 110.400 6.747
201906 5.060 110.600 6.452
201909 5.171 111.100 6.564
201912 4.710 111.300 5.968
202003 4.888 111.200 6.199
202006 5.174 112.100 6.509
202009 5.510 112.900 6.883
202012 5.319 112.900 6.644
202103 5.626 114.600 6.924
202106 9.483 115.300 11.599
202109 9.531 117.500 11.440
202112 9.567 118.900 11.348
202203 8.793 119.800 10.351
202206 8.424 122.600 9.690
202209 8.313 125.600 9.334
202212 7.656 125.900 8.576
202303 7.916 127.600 8.749
202306 8.287 130.400 8.963
202309 8.313 129.800 9.032
202312 9.489 131.900 10.146
202403 10.702 132.600 11.382
202406 10.677 133.800 11.254
202409 11.463 133.700 12.091
202412 12.150 134.800 12.712
202503 12.776 136.100 13.239
202506 12.979 137.800 13.283
202509 12.434 138.500 12.661
202512 12.752 139.100 12.929
202603 13.240 141.030 13.240

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 10.99 mean?
Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.99 as of Aug. 01, 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.35 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #699 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zalaris ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.99 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 11.66. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Zalaris ASA's value of 10.99 is 604.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #699 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zalaris ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalaris ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #699 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zalaris ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Zalaris ASA's value of 10.99 is 604.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zalaris ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.35 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Zalaris ASA 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 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. Zalaris ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.99 is 604.5% 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalaris ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.99, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalaris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr92.05, compared to a current price of kr99.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.99, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 604.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Zalaris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.99 as of Aug. 01, 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 Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr99.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr92.05. GuruFocus considers Zalaris ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.99 (21% above median its 10-year median of 9.07)
  • GF Value™: kr92.05 vs. price of kr99.00 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 604.5% above the Business Services median (#699 of 729)

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


Zalaris ASA Business Description

Address Hoffsveien 4, Oslo, NOR, NO-0275
Zalaris ASA is a company that offers outsourced personnel and payroll services. The company has two reportable segments: Managed Services and Zalaris Consulting. Managed Services include payroll and HR outsourcing services, cloud system solutions and services, and contribute to the majority of the revenue. The Zalaris Consulting segment includes the implementation of SAP HCM & Payroll and SuccessFactors, based on Zalaris templates, or implementation of customer-specific functionalities. Zalaris operates in Norway, Northern Europe, Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, and APAC.
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