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Kitron ASAOSL:KIT +0.97%92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.67 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 4.92. GuruFocus rates OSL:KIT with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr54.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,979 Hardware companies, Kitron ASA ranks worse than 91.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:KIT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 4.92 Max: 14.45
Current: 9.91
During the past years, Kitron ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.45. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 4.92.
OSL:KIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.16% of 1979
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs OSL:KIT: 9.91
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.
Kitron ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr18.147. 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 kr8.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Kitron ASA (OSL:KIT) 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.
Kitron ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kitron ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitron 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.
OSL:KIT vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kitron 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.
Kitron ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kitron 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.
Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 10.67 mean?
Kitron ASA (OSL:KIT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.67 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kitron ASA and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #1804 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kitron ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.67 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 14.45. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Kitron ASA's value of 10.67 is 430.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #1804 out of 1979 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitron ASA has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitron ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kitron ASA ranks #1804 out of 1979 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kitron ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Kitron ASA's value of 10.67 is 430.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitron ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 14.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Kitron 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.01, based on 1,979 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. Kitron ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.67 is 430.8% 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 Kitron ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitron ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.67, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitron ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitron ASA (OSL:KIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr54.17, compared to a current price of kr88.55 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.67, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 430.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Kitron ASA's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kitron ASA (OSL:KIT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.67 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kitron ASA (OSL:KIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitron ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr88.55 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr54.17.
GuruFocus considers Kitron ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:KIT:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.67 (117% above median its 10-year median of 4.92)
GF Value™: kr54.17 vs. price of kr88.55 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 430.8% above the Hardware median (#1804 of 1979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:KIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitron ASA is an electronics manufacturing service company. It manufactures products that are embedded in the customers' products and box-built electronic products. The company provides a high-level assembly of complex electromechanical products and also provides various other services within development, industrialization, supply chain management, logistics, and aftermarket services. Geographically, the company in Norway, Nordics & U.S (excluding Norway) , CEE, Asia, and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Nordics & U.S (excluding Norway. It serves Defense/Aerospace, Energy/Telecoms, Industry, Medical Devices, and Offshore/Marine markets.
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