IDL Diagnostics AB (OSTO:IDLDX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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OSTO:IDLDX IDL Diagnostics AB OSTO:IDLDX
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Price kr0.43
GF Value kr0.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is IDL Diagnostics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IDL Diagnostics AB OSTO:IDLDX +5.91% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IDLDX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 131 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, IDL Diagnostics AB ranks better than 83.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), IDL Diagnostics AB's current share price is kr0.43. IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.40. IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

OSTO:IDLDX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.35   Max: 5.14
Current: 0.29

During the past years, IDL Diagnostics AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.14. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.35.

OSTO:IDLDX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
83.21% of 131 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.75 vs OSTO:IDLDX: 0.29

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.

IDL Diagnostics AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.648. 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 kr1.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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IDL Diagnostics AB  (OSTO:IDLDX) 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.


IDL Diagnostics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IDL Diagnostics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDL Diagnostics 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.

IDL Diagnostics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IDL Diagnostics AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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IDL Diagnostics AB 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 0.36 0.34 0.25 0.24 0.20

OSTO:IDLDX vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, IDL Diagnostics 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.


IDL Diagnostics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IDL Diagnostics 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.

IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.43/1.40
=0.31

* 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.

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

For example, IDL Diagnostics AB'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)
=0.648/133.5600*133.5600
=0.648

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

IDL Diagnostics AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.291 101.019 3.029
201609 2.229 101.138 2.944
201612 2.141 102.022 2.803
201703 1.998 102.022 2.616
201706 1.877 102.752 2.440
201709 1.753 103.279 2.267
201712 1.575 103.793 2.027
201803 1.434 103.962 1.842
201806 1.614 104.875 2.055
201809 1.474 105.679 1.863
201812 1.338 105.912 1.687
201903 1.208 105.886 1.524
201906 1.091 106.742 1.365
201909 0.981 107.214 1.222
201912 1.973 107.766 2.445
202003 0.970 106.563 1.216
202006 0.890 107.498 1.106
202009 0.807 107.635 1.001
202012 0.729 108.296 0.899
202103 0.650 108.360 0.801
202106 0.563 108.928 0.690
202109 1.997 110.338 2.417
202112 1.828 112.486 2.170
202203 1.191 114.825 1.385
202206 1.086 118.384 1.225
202209 1.038 122.296 1.134
202212 0.967 126.365 1.022
202303 0.907 127.042 0.954
202306 0.840 129.407 0.867
202309 0.784 130.224 0.804
202312 0.710 131.912 0.719
202403 0.665 132.205 0.672
202406 0.608 132.716 0.612
202409 0.565 132.304 0.570
202412 0.696 132.987 0.699
202503 0.473 132.825 0.476
202506 0.408 133.699 0.408
202509 0.650 133.480 0.650
202512 0.643 133.390 0.644
202603 0.648 133.560 0.648

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 0.31 mean?
IDL Diagnostics AB (OSTO:IDLDX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 as of Aug. 02, 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 IDL Diagnostics AB and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, IDL Diagnostics AB ranks #22 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IDL Diagnostics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 5.14. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. IDL Diagnostics AB's value of 0.31 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDL Diagnostics AB ranks #22 out of 131 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDL Diagnostics AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDL Diagnostics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, IDL Diagnostics AB ranks #22 out of 131 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places IDL Diagnostics AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75. IDL Diagnostics AB's value of 0.31 is 82.3% below this benchmark. Historically, IDL Diagnostics AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.75, IDL Diagnostics AB 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.75, based on 131 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. IDL Diagnostics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 82.3% 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 IDL Diagnostics AB and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDL Diagnostics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDL Diagnostics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDL Diagnostics AB (OSTO:IDLDX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.55, compared to a current price of kr0.43 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 82.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.75. IDL Diagnostics AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 IDL Diagnostics AB (OSTO:IDLDX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 02, 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 IDL Diagnostics AB (OSTO:IDLDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDL Diagnostics AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.43 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.55. GuruFocus considers IDL Diagnostics AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:IDLDX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: kr0.55 vs. price of kr0.43 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#22 of 131)

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


IDL Diagnostics AB Business Description

Address Karlsbodavagen 39, Bromma, Stockholm, SWE, 168 67
IDL Diagnostics AB is a Swedish company that develops and markets blood and urine sample tests. It specializes in oncology and bacteriology. The company has a broad product portfolio, is used in healthcare, and is established in various markets. In oncology, IDL Diagnostics uses various biomarkers, TK1 and cytokeratins, to support the treatment of cancers such as breast, prostate, and bladder cancers.
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