NRC Group ASA (OSL:NRC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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What is NRC Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NRC Group ASA OSL:NRC -2.46% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates OSL:NRC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Transportation companies, NRC Group ASA ranks better than 94.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), NRC Group ASA's current share price is kr7.92. NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr30.98. NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.26.

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

OSL:NRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.26   Max: 1.04
Current: 0.26

During the past years, NRC Group ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.26.

OSL:NRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.2% of 741 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs OSL:NRC: 0.26

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.

NRC Group ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9.705. 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 kr30.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NRC Group ASA  (OSL:NRC) 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.


NRC Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NRC Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRC Group 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.

NRC Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NRC Group ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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NRC Group ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.16 0.22 0.29 0.31 0.24

OSL:NRC vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, NRC Group 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.


NRC Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NRC Group 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.

NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.92/30.98
=0.26

* 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.

NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NRC Group ASA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.705/141.0300*141.0300
=9.705

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

NRC Group ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.419 103.800 23.667
201609 18.376 104.200 24.871
201612 22.881 104.400 30.909
201703 22.772 105.000 30.586
201706 23.213 105.800 30.943
201709 25.891 105.900 34.480
201712 28.293 106.100 37.608
201803 27.083 107.300 35.597
201806 25.978 108.500 33.767
201809 28.588 109.500 36.820
201812 28.588 109.800 36.719
201903 31.444 110.400 40.168
201906 31.851 110.600 40.614
201909 33.054 111.100 41.959
201912 32.844 111.300 41.617
202003 33.309 111.200 42.244
202006 32.720 112.100 41.164
202009 33.463 112.900 41.801
202012 32.708 112.900 40.857
202103 30.898 114.600 38.024
202106 31.282 115.300 38.263
202109 31.929 117.500 38.323
202112 31.378 118.900 37.218
202203 30.430 119.800 35.823
202206 31.851 122.600 36.639
202209 32.712 125.600 36.731
202212 27.720 125.900 31.051
202303 28.500 127.600 31.500
202306 29.486 130.400 31.890
202309 29.344 129.800 31.883
202312 29.152 131.900 31.170
202403 28.780 132.600 30.610
202406 18.691 133.800 19.701
202409 21.617 133.700 22.802
202412 9.954 134.800 10.414
202503 9.616 136.100 9.964
202506 10.029 137.800 10.264
202509 10.204 138.500 10.390
202512 10.325 139.100 10.468
202603 9.705 141.030 9.705

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 0.26 mean?
NRC Group ASA (OSL:NRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 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 NRC Group ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, NRC Group ASA ranks #43 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NRC Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.04. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. NRC Group ASA's value of 0.26 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NRC Group ASA ranks #43 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NRC Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRC Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, NRC Group ASA ranks #43 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NRC Group ASA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. NRC Group ASA's value of 0.26 is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, NRC Group ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 1.27, NRC Group ASA 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 741 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. NRC Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 79.5% 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 NRC Group ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRC Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NRC Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRC Group ASA (OSL:NRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.20, compared to a current price of kr7.92 — trading 88.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 79.5% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. NRC Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 NRC Group ASA (OSL:NRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 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 NRC Group ASA (OSL:NRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRC Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr7.92 is trading 88.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.20. GuruFocus considers NRC Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: kr4.20 vs. price of kr7.92 (88.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.5% below the Transportation median (#43 of 741)

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


NRC Group ASA Business Description

Address Lysaker Torg 25, Lysaker, NOR, 1366
NRC Group ASA is a contractor of rail infrastructure. It particularly focused on railway construction and maintenance, but is also a supplier of other civil infrastructure. Its services include Ground work, Concrete work, signaling systems, Electro, Catenary systems, Tracks, station terminals, Demolition, Mass transportation, and Renewable Energy Services. It has three operating segments based on its geography: Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Norway consist two operating divisions: Rail construction and civil construction; Sweden consist three operating divisions: Rail construction, Rail maintenance, and Civil construction; and Finland consist four operating divisions: Rail construction, including Light rail, Rail maintenance, Civil construction, and Materials.
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