Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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OSL:TECH Techstep ASA OSL:TECH
46 GF Score
Price kr7.98
GF Value kr9.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Techstep ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Techstep ASA OSL:TECH -0.25% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates OSL:TECH with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of kr9.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Hardware companies, Techstep ASA ranks better than 94.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Techstep ASA's current share price is kr7.98. Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr29.71. Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.27.

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

OSL:TECH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.39   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.27

During the past years, Techstep ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.39.

OSL:TECH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.65% of 1983 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs OSL:TECH: 0.27

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.

Techstep ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12.575. 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 kr29.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Techstep ASA  (OSL:TECH) 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.


Techstep ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Techstep ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Techstep 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.

Techstep ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Techstep 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 0.83 0.30 0.27 0.40 0.43

Techstep 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 0.38 0.39 0.42 0.43 0.36

OSL:TECH vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Techstep 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.


Techstep ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Techstep 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.98/29.71
=0.27

* 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.

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

For example, Techstep 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)
=12.575/141.0300*141.0300
=12.575

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

Techstep ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.844 103.800 26.961
201609 20.991 104.200 28.410
201612 22.944 104.400 30.994
201703 32.356 105.000 43.459
201706 32.493 105.800 43.313
201709 32.655 105.900 43.488
201712 30.751 106.100 40.875
201803 30.295 107.300 39.818
201806 30.724 108.500 39.936
201809 30.968 109.500 39.885
201812 32.301 109.800 41.488
201903 31.797 110.400 40.619
201906 31.549 110.600 40.229
201909 27.081 111.100 34.377
201912 28.028 111.300 35.515
202003 29.051 111.200 36.844
202006 28.840 112.100 36.283
202009 28.245 112.900 35.282
202012 30.693 112.900 38.340
202103 27.883 114.600 34.314
202106 29.353 115.300 35.903
202109 28.085 117.500 33.709
202112 26.442 118.900 31.363
202203 26.441 119.800 31.127
202206 25.025 122.600 28.787
202209 23.783 125.600 26.705
202212 18.730 125.900 20.981
202303 19.063 127.600 21.069
202306 18.651 130.400 20.171
202309 17.908 129.800 19.457
202312 18.138 131.900 19.393
202403 17.938 132.600 19.078
202406 17.301 133.800 18.236
202409 17.560 133.700 18.523
202412 16.584 134.800 17.350
202503 16.217 136.100 16.804
202506 15.936 137.800 16.310
202509 15.670 138.500 15.956
202512 14.098 139.100 14.294
202603 12.575 141.030 12.575

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 0.27 mean?
Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 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 Techstep ASA and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Techstep ASA ranks #106 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Techstep ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.05. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Techstep ASA's value of 0.27 is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Techstep ASA ranks #106 out of 1983 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Techstep ASA has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Techstep ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Techstep ASA ranks #106 out of 1983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Techstep ASA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Techstep ASA's value of 0.27 is 87.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Techstep ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Techstep 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 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. Techstep ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 87.4% 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 Techstep ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techstep ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techstep ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr9.45, compared to a current price of kr7.98 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 87.4% below the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Techstep ASA's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 18, 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 Techstep ASA (OSL:TECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techstep ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr7.98 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr9.45. GuruFocus considers Techstep ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:TECH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: kr9.45 vs. price of kr7.98 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.4% below the Hardware median (#106 of 1983)

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


Techstep ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges 0K2D:UK
Address Brynsalleen 4, Oslo, NOR, 0667
Techstep ASA is a Nordic enabler of the mobile workplace, delivering a full range of devices and services to facilitate mobile workplaces. The company bundles mobile devices, software, information security, and expertise for its customers. Its Device Lifecycle Management Platform enables IT vendors to scale and optimise their Device-as-a-Service business, enhancing efficiency, control, and user experience at every lifecycle stage. In addition, the company offers various workplace devices and services such as mobile devices and accessories, laptops, device management and security services, and others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of workplace devices for its clients. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Norway, followed by Sweden, Denmark, and Poland.
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