Hagar hf (OISE:HAGA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.25 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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OISE:HAGA Hagar hf OISE:HAGA
82 GF Score
Price kr122.50
GF Value kr88.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hagar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hagar hf OISE:HAGA -0.41% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.25 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates OISE:HAGA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr88.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 216 Retail - Defensive companies, Hagar hf ranks worse than 78.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Hagar hf's current share price is kr122.50. Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was kr28.79. Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.25.

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

OISE:HAGA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89   Med: 3.84   Max: 4.72
Current: 4.24

During the past years, Hagar hf's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.72. The lowest was 2.89. And the median was 3.84.

OISE:HAGA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.24% of 216 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.635 vs OISE:HAGA: 4.24

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.

Hagar hf's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was kr39.330. 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 kr28.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Hagar hf  (OISE:HAGA) 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.


Hagar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hagar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hagar 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.

Hagar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hagar hf Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hagar hf Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 3.96 3.85 3.82 4.08 4.13

OISE:HAGA vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Hagar 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.


Hagar hf Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hagar 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=122.50/28.79
=4.25

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=39.33/157.5800*157.5800
=39.330

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 157.5800.

Hagar hf Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 14.775 101.735 22.885
201608 14.343 101.967 22.166
201611 14.234 102.418 21.900
201702 15.101 102.710 23.168
201705 15.839 103.495 24.116
201708 16.905 103.736 25.680
201711 16.691 104.193 25.243
201802 16.280 105.008 24.431
201805 16.940 105.560 25.288
201808 15.057 106.454 22.288
201811 19.560 107.598 28.646
201902 20.016 108.138 29.168
201905 20.108 109.349 28.977
201908 19.628 109.824 28.163
201911 20.347 110.455 29.028
202002 20.678 110.775 29.415
202005 20.246 112.166 28.443
202008 21.797 113.336 30.306
202011 21.754 114.313 29.988
202102 21.621 115.264 29.559
202105 22.237 117.151 29.911
202108 23.147 118.177 30.865
202111 23.448 119.850 30.830
202202 23.460 122.396 30.204
202205 24.311 126.042 30.394
202208 24.018 129.682 29.185
202211 24.437 131.036 29.387
202302 23.471 134.876 27.422
202305 23.448 137.975 26.780
202308 23.135 139.661 26.103
202311 24.898 141.534 27.721
202402 26.703 143.773 29.267
202405 26.780 146.546 28.796
202408 26.083 148.075 27.757
202411 27.014 148.291 28.706
202502 35.073 149.832 36.887
202505 36.151 152.082 37.458
202508 35.932 153.640 36.853
202511 37.898 153.770 38.837
202602 39.330 157.580 39.330

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 4.25 mean?
Hagar hf (OISE:HAGA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.25 as of Aug. 29, 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 Hagar hf and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.89 to 4.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hagar hf ranks #169 out of 216 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hagar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.25 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 4.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Hagar hf's value of 4.25 is 159.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hagar hf ranks #169 out of 216 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hagar hf has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hagar hf's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hagar hf ranks #169 out of 216 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hagar hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Hagar hf's value of 4.25 is 159.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hagar hf's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.89 to 4.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Hagar hf 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.64, based on 216 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. Hagar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.25 is 159.9% 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 Hagar hf and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hagar hf's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.25, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hagar hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hagar hf (OISE:HAGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr88.70, compared to a current price of kr122.50 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.25, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 159.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.64. Hagar hf's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hagar hf (OISE:HAGA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.25 as of Aug. 29, 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 Hagar hf (OISE:HAGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hagar hf stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr122.50 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr88.70. GuruFocus considers Hagar hf to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:HAGA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.25 (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.84)
  • GF Value™: kr88.70 vs. price of kr122.50 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#169 of 216)

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


Hagar hf Business Description

Other Exchanges 0Q52:UK
Address Holtavegur 10, Holtagaroam, Reykjavik, ISL, 104
Hagar hf is a retail company with operations in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and the Netherlands, mainly in the grocery and fuel markets. It operates grocery stores, Olis service stations, OB stations, warehouses, one production facility, one online store with packaged food, one supply store, and one specialty store. The group's core business in Iceland is in the grocery and related warehouse sectors, as well as fuel sales. In the Faroe Islands, it operates the SMS retail company, which operates, among other things, various grocery stores, restaurants, and specialty stores. In the Netherlands, Hagar operates one online store with alcohol. The group's operating segments are stores and warehouses in Iceland, which generate maximum revenue, stores and warehouses in the Faroe Islands, and Olis.
82GF Score

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