Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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OSL:NHY Norsk Hydro ASA OSL:NHY
88 GF Score
Price kr89.48
GF Value kr70.02
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Norsk Hydro ASA OSL:NHY +2.71% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates OSL:NHY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr70.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks worse than 53.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Norsk Hydro ASA's current share price is kr89.48. Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr52.61. Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.70.

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

OSL:NHY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Norsk Hydro ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.27.

OSL:NHY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.03% of 1535 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs OSL:NHY: 1.62

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.

Norsk Hydro ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr52.771. 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 kr52.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Norsk Hydro ASA  (OSL:NHY) 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.


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro 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.

Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Norsk Hydro ASA 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 1.62 1.60 1.41 1.26 1.52

Norsk Hydro ASA 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 1.13 1.32 1.52 1.96 1.71

OSL:NHY vs AA, CENX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro 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.


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Norsk Hydro 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=89.48/52.61
=1.70

* 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.

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

For example, Norsk Hydro ASA'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)
=52.771/141.5800*141.5800
=52.771

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

Norsk Hydro ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 37.140 104.200 50.463
201612 40.091 104.400 54.369
201703 41.582 105.000 56.068
201706 40.266 105.800 53.883
201709 40.433 105.900 54.056
201712 42.565 106.100 56.799
201803 42.168 107.300 55.640
201806 40.409 108.500 52.729
201809 40.573 109.500 52.460
201812 41.939 109.800 54.078
201903 41.394 110.400 53.085
201906 39.640 110.600 50.744
201909 39.197 111.100 49.951
201912 39.036 111.300 49.656
202003 40.631 111.200 51.731
202006 36.912 112.100 46.619
202009 36.034 112.900 45.188
202012 36.249 112.900 45.457
202103 36.479 114.600 45.067
202106 37.985 115.300 46.643
202109 37.804 117.500 45.551
202112 40.977 118.900 48.793
202203 45.785 119.800 54.109
202206 48.391 122.600 55.883
202209 52.207 125.600 58.849
202212 50.164 125.900 56.412
202303 53.383 127.600 59.232
202306 52.751 130.400 57.274
202309 50.895 129.800 55.514
202312 49.988 131.900 53.657
202403 52.621 132.600 56.185
202406 49.349 133.800 52.218
202409 49.740 133.700 52.672
202412 51.328 134.800 53.910
202503 51.858 136.100 53.946
202506 50.529 137.800 51.915
202509 51.751 138.500 52.902
202512 50.803 139.100 51.709
202603 52.161 141.030 52.364
202606 52.771 141.580 52.771

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 1.70 mean?
Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #814 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 1.70 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #814 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #814 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Norsk Hydro ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 1.70 is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Norsk Hydro ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Norsk Hydro 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,535 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 21.4% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr70.02, compared to a current price of kr89.48 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 21.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr89.48 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr70.02. GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NHY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: kr70.02 vs. price of kr89.48 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#814 of 1535)

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


Norsk Hydro ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 264, Oslo, NOR, NO-0283
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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