HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.63 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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OSTO:HMS HMS Networks AB OSTO:HMS
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Price kr476.60
GF Value kr515.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is HMS Networks AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HMS Networks AB OSTO:HMS +1.23% 98 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.63 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 16.21. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HMS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr515.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, HMS Networks AB ranks worse than 93.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), HMS Networks AB's current share price is kr476.60. HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr37.73. HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.63.

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

OSTO:HMS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.11   Med: 16.21   Max: 36.02
Current: 12.48

During the past years, HMS Networks AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 36.02. The lowest was 9.11. And the median was 16.21.

OSTO:HMS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.98% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs OSTO:HMS: 12.48

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.

HMS Networks AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr73.674. 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 kr37.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HMS Networks AB  (OSTO:HMS) 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.


HMS Networks AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HMS Networks AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HMS Networks AB'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.

HMS Networks AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HMS Networks AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HMS Networks AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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OSTO:HMS vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HMS Networks AB'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.


HMS Networks AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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HMS Networks AB 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.

HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=476.60/37.73
=12.63

* 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.

HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, HMS Networks AB'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)
=73.674/134.1100*134.1100
=73.674

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

HMS Networks AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.067 101.138 17.327
201612 13.630 102.022 17.917
201703 14.251 102.022 18.733
201706 14.395 102.752 18.788
201709 15.128 103.279 19.644
201712 15.526 103.793 20.061
201803 17.083 103.962 22.037
201806 16.697 104.875 21.352
201809 17.539 105.679 22.258
201812 18.418 105.912 23.322
201903 19.521 105.886 24.724
201906 19.006 106.742 23.879
201909 20.143 107.214 25.196
201912 21.419 107.766 26.655
202003 23.037 106.563 28.992
202006 23.723 107.498 29.596
202009 25.180 107.635 31.373
202012 25.796 108.296 31.945
202103 27.560 108.360 34.109
202106 27.410 108.928 33.747
202109 23.403 110.338 28.445
202112 25.237 112.486 30.089
202203 27.292 114.825 31.876
202206 27.250 118.384 30.870
202209 30.573 122.296 33.526
202212 34.511 126.365 36.626
202303 36.780 127.042 38.826
202306 36.351 129.407 37.672
202309 40.059 130.224 41.255
202312 41.421 131.912 42.111
202403 44.071 132.205 44.706
202406 64.634 132.716 65.313
202409 63.697 132.304 64.566
202412 69.840 132.987 70.430
202503 67.452 132.825 68.105
202506 66.216 133.699 66.420
202509 68.827 133.480 69.152
202512 69.263 133.390 69.637
202603 74.033 133.560 74.338
202606 73.674 134.110 73.674

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 12.63 mean?
HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.63 as of Jul. 27, 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 HMS Networks AB and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 16.21. Over the past decade, HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.11 to 36.02. According to the industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1858 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HMS Networks AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.63 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 16.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.11 to a high of 36.02. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. HMS Networks AB's value of 12.63 is 525.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1858 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HMS Networks AB has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMS Networks AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HMS Networks AB ranks #1858 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HMS Networks AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. HMS Networks AB's value of 12.63 is 525.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HMS Networks AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.11 to 36.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.21 vs. the industry median of 2.02, HMS Networks AB 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 2.02, based on 1,977 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. HMS Networks AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.63 is 525.2% 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 HMS Networks AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HMS Networks AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.63, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 16.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMS Networks AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr515.73, compared to a current price of kr476.60 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.63, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 16.21 and 525.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. HMS Networks AB's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.63 as of Jul. 27, 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 HMS Networks AB (OSTO:HMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HMS Networks AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr476.60 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr515.73. GuruFocus considers HMS Networks AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:HMS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.63 (22% below median its 10-year median of 16.21)
  • GF Value™: kr515.73 vs. price of kr476.60 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 525.2% above the Hardware median (#1858 of 1977)

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


HMS Networks AB Business Description

Address Stationsgatan 37, Box 4126, Halmstad, SWE, SE-300 04
HMS Networks AB supplies proprietary, patented technology for intelligent industrial communication. It develops and manufactures solutions for connecting industrial products to networks and gateways, thus enabling interconnection between various networks. The group sells products in various countries, including Germany. Its operating segments include Industrial Data Solutions, Industrial Network Technology, and New Industries. The brands of the company are Anybus, Red Lion, N-Tron, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, Owasys, and PEAK-System.
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