SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OSL:HELG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:HELG SpareBank 1 Helgeland OSL:HELG
53 GF Score
Price kr155.88
GF Value kr141.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SpareBank 1 Helgeland OSL:HELG +0.55% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates OSL:HELG with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr141.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Banks companies, SpareBank 1 Helgeland ranks better than 77.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), SpareBank 1 Helgeland's current share price is kr155.88. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr206.34. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:HELG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.78   Max: 0.95
Current: 0.76

During the past years, SpareBank 1 Helgeland's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.78.

OSL:HELG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.45% of 1277 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs OSL:HELG: 0.76

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.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr206.535. 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 kr206.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SpareBank 1 Helgeland  (OSL:HELG) 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.


SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SpareBank 1 Helgeland'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.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SpareBank 1 Helgeland 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 0.86 0.73 0.72 0.76 0.90

SpareBank 1 Helgeland 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 0.88 0.90 0.90 0.80 0.75

SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, SpareBank 1 Helgeland'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.


SpareBank 1 Helgeland Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SpareBank 1 Helgeland 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.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=155.88/206.34
=0.76

* 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.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SpareBank 1 Helgeland'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)
=206.535/141.5800*141.5800
=206.535

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

SpareBank 1 Helgeland Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 145.885 104.200 198.219
201612 153.009 104.400 207.500
201703 145.659 105.000 196.404
201706 148.046 105.800 198.113
201709 151.959 105.900 203.157
201712 156.779 106.100 209.206
201803 156.111 107.300 205.985
201806 157.352 108.500 205.326
201809 159.975 109.500 206.843
201812 158.306 109.800 204.125
201903 159.928 110.400 205.096
201906 162.550 110.600 208.082
201909 165.492 111.100 210.894
201912 169.731 111.300 215.908
202003 170.446 111.200 217.012
202006 173.828 112.100 219.541
202009 175.924 112.900 220.614
202012 181.706 112.900 227.865
202103 181.325 114.600 224.014
202106 184.039 115.300 225.986
202109 202.204 117.500 243.643
202112 171.229 118.900 203.891
202203 170.925 119.800 202.000
202206 173.368 122.600 200.208
202209 176.778 125.600 199.269
202212 182.819 125.900 205.588
202303 175.509 127.600 194.738
202306 179.243 130.400 194.611
202309 184.063 129.800 200.768
202312 187.289 131.900 201.034
202403 178.982 132.600 191.103
202406 183.836 133.800 194.525
202409 189.474 133.700 200.641
202412 194.083 134.800 203.845
202503 188.964 136.100 196.573
202506 193.862 137.800 199.180
202509 199.206 138.500 203.636
202512 201.063 139.100 204.648
202603 196.484 141.030 197.250
202606 206.535 141.580 206.535

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 0.76 mean?
SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OSL:HELG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Aug. 26, 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 SpareBank 1 Helgeland and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Helgeland ranks #288 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SpareBank 1 Helgeland's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is near median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 0.95. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's value of 0.76 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Helgeland ranks #288 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SpareBank 1 Helgeland has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SpareBank 1 Helgeland's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 Helgeland ranks #288 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SpareBank 1 Helgeland in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's value of 0.76 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SpareBank 1 Helgeland's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.28, SpareBank 1 Helgeland 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 1.28, based on 1,277 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. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 40.6% 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 SpareBank 1 Helgeland and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SpareBank 1 Helgeland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OSL:HELG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr141.87, compared to a current price of kr155.88 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 40.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. SpareBank 1 Helgeland's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OSL:HELG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 26, 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 SpareBank 1 Helgeland (OSL:HELG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 Helgeland stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr155.88 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr141.87. GuruFocus considers SpareBank 1 Helgeland to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:HELG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (near median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: kr141.87 vs. price of kr155.88 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.6% below the Banks median (#288 of 1277)

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


SpareBank 1 Helgeland Business Description

Other Exchanges 0EO8:UK
Address Jernbanegata 15, Mo i Rana, NOR, 8622
SpareBank 1 Helgeland is a regional bank engaged in providing banking and financial services. It offers savings products, payment services, credit cards, saving accounts, placement services, loans, insurance, shares, and currencies, as well as an online banking facility. The bank's operations are divided into two segments: Retail Market (RM) and Corporate Market (CM). The company serves creditors, customers, employees, management, and society in general. Geographically, all the operations of the bank are carried out from Helgeland.
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