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Norbit ASAOSL:NORBT -0.91%100 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 16.93. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORBT with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr162.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,980 Hardware companies, Norbit ASA ranks worse than 95.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NORBT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.76 Med: 16.93 Max: 20.94
Current: 17.12
During the past 11 years, Norbit ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.94. The lowest was 11.76. And the median was 16.93.
OSL:NORBT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.4% of 1980
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs OSL:NORBT: 17.12
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.
Norbit ASA's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr18.961. 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 kr9.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) 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.
Norbit ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Norbit ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norbit 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:NORBT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Norbit 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.
Norbit ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Norbit 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.
Norbit 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 17.66 mean?
Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.66 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 Norbit ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.93. Over the past decade, Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.76 to 20.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #1889 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Norbit ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.66 is near median its 10-year median of 16.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.76 to a high of 20.94. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Norbit ASA's value of 17.66 is 778.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #1889 out of 1980 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Norbit ASA has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norbit ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #1889 out of 1980 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Norbit ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Norbit ASA's value of 17.66 is 778.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Norbit ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.76 to 20.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.93 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Norbit 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 1,980 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. Norbit ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.66 is 778.6% 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 Norbit 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. Norbit ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norbit ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr162.49, compared to a current price of kr175.00 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.93 and 778.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Norbit ASA's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.66 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr175.00 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr162.49.
GuruFocus considers Norbit ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NORBT:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.66 (near median its 10-year median of 16.93)
GF Value™: kr162.49 vs. price of kr175.00 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 778.6% above the Hardware median (#1889 of 1980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NORBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norbit ASA is a provider of tailored technology to selected applications by solving challenges through solutions. It is organised in three operating segments: Oceans, Connectivity and Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR). The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to the maritime markets, the Connectivity segment supplier of secure wireless technology for industrial and mission-critical applications - ranging from transportation infrastructure to navigation and defence-related environments, and the Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR) segment provides R&D products and services and contract manufacturing to key customers. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PIR segment.
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