Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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OISE:ASAR Asar hf OISE:ASAR
94 GF Score
Price kr12.20
GF Value kr14.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Asar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Asar hf OISE:ASAR -0.81% 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates OISE:ASAR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr14.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, Asar hf ranks worse than 51.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Asar hf's current share price is kr12.20. Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr6.88. Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

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

OISE:ASAR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 2   Max: 2.41
Current: 1.77

During the past years, Asar hf's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 2.00.

OISE:ASAR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.05% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs OISE:ASAR: 1.77

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.

Asar hf's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr7.196. 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 kr6.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Asar hf  (OISE:ASAR) 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.


Asar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Asar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asar hf'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.

Asar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Asar hf 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 0.00 0.00 1.83 2.20 2.23

Asar hf Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.02 2.02 2.23 1.90 1.74

OISE:ASAR vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Asar hf'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.


Asar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Asar hf 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.

Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.20/6.88
=1.77

* 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.

Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Asar hf's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=7.196/161.3100*161.3100
=7.196

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 161.3100.

Asar hf Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.506 102.457 5.520
201612 3.572 102.562 5.618
201703 3.654 102.768 5.736
201706 3.677 103.496 5.731
201709 3.820 103.871 5.932
201712 3.842 104.481 5.932
201803 3.936 105.600 6.012
201806 3.863 106.206 5.867
201809 4.233 106.727 6.398
201812 4.042 108.388 6.016
201903 4.077 108.702 6.050
201906 4.092 109.758 6.014
201909 4.142 109.922 6.078
201912 4.187 110.588 6.107
202003 4.274 111.019 6.210
202006 4.290 112.667 6.142
202009 4.294 113.772 6.088
202012 4.380 114.542 6.168
202103 4.631 115.833 6.449
202106 2.519 117.451 3.460
202109 4.151 118.723 5.640
202112 4.122 120.398 5.523
202203 4.097 123.555 5.349
202206 4.205 127.809 5.307
202209 9.196 129.810 11.428
202212 13.291 131.901 16.254
202303 7.081 135.674 8.419
202306 6.846 139.150 7.936
202309 6.916 140.147 7.960
202312 6.992 142.125 7.936
202403 6.966 144.910 7.754
202406 7.197 147.267 7.883
202409 7.185 147.722 7.846
202412 7.356 148.871 7.971
202503 6.956 150.393 7.461
202506 7.114 153.367 7.482
202509 7.226 153.800 7.579
202512 7.336 155.560 7.607
202603 7.188 158.510 7.315
202606 7.196 161.310 7.196

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 1.77 mean?
Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Aug. 28, 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 Asar hf and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #146 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Asar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 2.41. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Asar hf's value of 1.77 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #146 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asar hf has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #146 out of 286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Asar hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Asar hf's value of 1.77 is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Asar hf's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Asar hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.78, based on 286 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. Asar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 0.6% 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 Asar hf and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asar hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.91, compared to a current price of kr12.20 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 0.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. Asar hf's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Aug. 28, 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr12.20 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.91. GuruFocus considers Asar hf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:ASAR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: kr14.91 vs. price of kr12.20 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#146 of 286)

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


Asar hf Business Description

Address Armula 25, Reykjavik, ISL, 108
Siminn hf is an Iceland-based telecommunications company engaged in offering communication services. The operating segments of the company are Mobile, Internet, and Network; TV; Equipment sales; and Others. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Internet and Network segment, which involves revenue from data service, including xDSL service, GPON, Internet, IP net, core network, local loop, and access network. The Mobile segment involves revenue from mobile services in Iceland and abroad, whether traditional GSM service, satellite service, wholesale mobile service, or other mobile services.
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