Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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OSL:YAR Yara International ASA OSL:YAR
74 GF Score
Price kr450.40
GF Value kr353.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yara International ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Yara International ASA OSL:YAR -0.07% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates OSL:YAR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr353.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Agriculture companies, Yara International ASA ranks better than 50.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Yara International ASA's current share price is kr450.40. Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr346.21. Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.30.

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

OSL:YAR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 1.5   Max: 2.06
Current: 1.32

During the past years, Yara International ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.06. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.50.

OSL:YAR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.75% of 199 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs OSL:YAR: 1.32

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.

Yara International ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr339.066. 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 kr346.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Yara International ASA  (OSL:YAR) 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.


Yara International ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Yara International ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yara International 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.

Yara International ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Yara International 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 1.61 1.43 1.12 0.91 1.21

Yara International 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 1.10 1.07 1.21 1.64 1.26

OSL:YAR vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Yara International 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.


Yara International ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yara International 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=450.40/346.21
=1.30

* 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.

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

For example, Yara International 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)
=339.066/141.8500*141.8500
=339.066

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.8500.

Yara International ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 261.945 104.200 356.592
201612 270.967 104.400 368.167
201703 277.539 105.000 374.942
201706 272.359 105.800 365.162
201709 262.020 105.900 350.968
201712 280.844 106.100 375.473
201803 268.811 107.300 355.367
201806 259.355 108.500 339.074
201809 266.360 109.500 345.052
201812 274.671 109.800 354.846
201903 277.976 110.400 357.164
201906 281.390 110.600 360.897
201909 280.702 111.100 358.394
201912 293.985 111.300 374.679
202003 301.993 111.200 385.231
202006 282.009 112.100 356.851
202009 281.693 112.900 353.925
202012 269.522 112.900 338.633
202103 258.811 114.600 320.352
202106 262.290 115.300 322.687
202109 240.144 117.500 289.910
202112 250.472 118.900 298.818
202203 281.154 119.800 332.902
202206 294.279 122.600 340.485
202209 314.133 125.600 354.775
202212 333.065 125.900 375.260
202303 361.212 127.600 401.551
202306 304.277 130.400 330.995
202309 300.699 129.800 328.614
202312 312.764 131.900 336.358
202403 308.665 132.600 330.197
202406 302.468 133.800 320.666
202409 319.855 133.700 339.353
202412 307.814 134.800 323.913
202503 314.738 136.100 328.035
202506 317.982 137.800 327.328
202509 327.773 138.500 335.701
202512 346.147 139.100 352.990
202603 344.861 141.030 346.866
202606 339.066 141.850 339.066

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 1.30 mean?
Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 as of Jul. 31, 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 Yara International ASA and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Yara International ASA ranks #98 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Yara International ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.06. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. Yara International ASA's value of 1.30 is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yara International ASA ranks #98 out of 199 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yara International ASA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yara International ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Yara International ASA ranks #98 out of 199 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Yara International ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. Yara International ASA's value of 1.30 is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Yara International ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Yara International 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.35, based on 199 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. Yara International ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.30 is 3.7% 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 Yara International ASA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yara International ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yara International ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr353.55, compared to a current price of kr450.40 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 3.7% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.35. Yara International ASA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 as of Jul. 31, 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 Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yara International ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr450.40 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr353.55. GuruFocus considers Yara International ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:YAR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.30 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: kr353.55 vs. price of kr450.40 (27.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.7% below the Agriculture median (#98 of 199)

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


Yara International ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 131, Oslo, NOR, 0277
Yara International ASA mainly offers crop nutrition solutions. The firm offers a broad portfolio of nitrogen-based solutions by producing ammonia, mineral fertilizers, and industrial products. It markets and distributes a complete range of crop nutrition products and programs globally, and also develops and markets environmental solutions and essential products for industrial applications. Yara's operating segments are Europe, Americas, Africa & Asia, Global Production, Clean Ammonia, and Industrial Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Americas segment, which offers various crop nutrition solutions and services, including phosphate and potash-based fertilizers, nitrogen-based fertilizers, NPKs, biostimulants, and organic-based products in North and Latin America, and Brazil.
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