SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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OSL:SALM SalMar ASA OSL:SALM
98 GF Score
Price kr508.50
GF Value kr616.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SalMar ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SalMar ASA OSL:SALM +1.50% 98 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates OSL:SALM with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr616.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,440 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), SalMar ASA's current share price is kr508.50. SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr116.46. SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.37.

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

OSL:SALM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78   Med: 8.05   Max: 12.02
Current: 4.37

During the past years, SalMar ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.02. The lowest was 3.78. And the median was 8.05.

OSL:SALM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.5% of 1440 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs OSL:SALM: 4.37

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.

SalMar ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr137.342. 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 kr116.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SalMar ASA  (OSL:SALM) 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.


SalMar ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SalMar ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SalMar 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.

SalMar ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SalMar 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 4.76 4.01 4.80 5.45 4.85

OSL:SALM vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar 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.


SalMar ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SalMar 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=508.50/116.46
=4.37

* 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.

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

For example, SalMar 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)
=137.342/141.0300*141.0300
=137.342

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

SalMar ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 44.338 103.800 60.241
201609 49.803 104.200 67.406
201612 58.749 104.400 79.362
201703 62.140 105.000 83.463
201706 55.402 105.800 73.850
201709 63.971 105.900 85.192
201712 67.351 106.100 89.524
201803 73.571 107.300 96.698
201806 61.215 108.500 79.568
201809 69.476 109.500 89.481
201812 80.257 109.800 103.084
201903 86.633 110.400 110.669
201906 71.452 110.600 91.111
201909 73.819 111.100 93.706
201912 79.769 111.300 101.077
202003 85.294 111.200 108.175
202006 95.423 112.100 120.049
202009 99.462 112.900 124.244
202012 87.125 112.900 108.833
202103 93.085 114.600 114.553
202106 99.678 115.300 121.922
202109 105.380 117.500 126.483
202112 112.409 118.900 133.331
202203 122.271 119.800 143.939
202206 117.751 122.600 135.452
202209 121.880 125.600 136.853
202212 133.374 125.900 149.402
202303 143.221 127.600 158.295
202306 120.813 130.400 130.661
202309 127.842 129.800 138.903
202312 151.040 131.900 161.495
202403 155.889 132.600 165.800
202406 127.899 133.800 134.810
202409 129.757 133.700 136.871
202412 135.881 134.800 142.161
202503 138.341 136.100 143.352
202506 118.257 137.800 121.029
202509 124.707 138.500 126.985
202512 131.125 139.100 132.944
202603 137.342 141.030 137.342

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 4.37 mean?
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 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 SalMar ASA and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 8.05. Over the past decade, SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.78 to 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1260 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SalMar ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 12.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. SalMar ASA's value of 4.37 is 249.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1260 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #1260 out of 1440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SalMar ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. SalMar ASA's value of 4.37 is 249.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SalMar ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.78 to 12.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 1.25, SalMar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,440 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. SalMar ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 249.6% 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 SalMar ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SalMar ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr616.46, compared to a current price of kr508.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 249.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 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 SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 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 SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr508.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr616.46. GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:SALM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (46% below median its 10-year median of 8.05)
  • GF Value™: kr616.46 vs. price of kr508.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 249.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1260 of 1440)

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


SalMar ASA Business Description

Address Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, 7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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