Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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OSTO:IMPC Impact Coatings AB OSTO:IMPC
66 GF Score
Price kr3.74
GF Value kr2.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Impact Coatings AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Impact Coatings AB OSTO:IMPC -1.84% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IMPC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,290 Industrial Products companies, Impact Coatings AB ranks better than 57.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Impact Coatings AB's current share price is kr3.74. Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.10. Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

OSTO:IMPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 2.69   Max: 17.79
Current: 1.78

During the past years, Impact Coatings AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.79. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.69.

OSTO:IMPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.51% of 2290 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs OSTO:IMPC: 1.78

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.

Impact Coatings AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.379. 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 kr2.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Impact Coatings AB  (OSTO:IMPC) 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.


Impact Coatings AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Impact Coatings AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Impact Coatings 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.

Impact Coatings AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Impact Coatings AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Impact Coatings 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 1.77 1.65 1.43 0.67 0.61

OSTO:IMPC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Impact Coatings 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.


Impact Coatings AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Impact Coatings 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.

Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.74/2.10
=1.78

* 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.

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

For example, Impact Coatings 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)
=1.379/133.5600*133.5600
=1.379

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Impact Coatings AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.152 101.019 1.523
201609 1.116 101.138 1.474
201612 1.034 102.022 1.354
201703 1.023 102.022 1.339
201706 0.634 102.752 0.824
201709 0.498 103.279 0.644
201712 2.253 103.793 2.899
201803 2.116 103.962 2.718
201806 1.817 104.875 2.314
201809 1.624 105.679 2.052
201812 1.421 105.912 1.792
201903 1.193 105.886 1.505
201906 1.100 106.742 1.376
201909 0.926 107.214 1.154
201912 1.851 107.766 2.294
202003 1.744 106.563 2.186
202006 1.630 107.498 2.025
202009 1.529 107.635 1.897
202012 1.434 108.296 1.769
202103 3.006 108.360 3.705
202106 2.822 108.928 3.460
202109 2.671 110.338 3.233
202112 2.667 112.486 3.167
202203 2.506 114.825 2.915
202206 2.291 118.384 2.585
202209 2.098 122.296 2.291
202212 1.891 126.365 1.999
202303 4.007 127.042 4.213
202306 2.488 129.407 2.568
202309 2.336 130.224 2.396
202312 2.318 131.912 2.347
202403 2.142 132.205 2.164
202406 2.099 132.716 2.112
202409 2.028 132.304 2.047
202412 2.022 132.987 2.031
202503 1.821 132.825 1.831
202506 1.631 133.699 1.629
202509 1.495 133.480 1.496
202512 1.468 133.390 1.470
202603 1.379 133.560 1.379

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 1.78 mean?
Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 17.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #973 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Impact Coatings AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 17.79. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Impact Coatings AB's value of 1.78 is 19.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #973 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Impact Coatings AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impact Coatings AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Impact Coatings AB ranks #973 out of 2290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Impact Coatings AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Impact Coatings AB's value of 1.78 is 19.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Impact Coatings AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 17.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Impact Coatings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,290 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. Impact Coatings AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 19.8% 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 Impact Coatings AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impact Coatings AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impact Coatings AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.45, compared to a current price of kr3.74 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 19.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Impact Coatings AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Impact Coatings AB (OSTO:IMPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impact Coatings AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr3.74 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.45. GuruFocus considers Impact Coatings AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:IMPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.69)
  • GF Value™: kr2.45 vs. price of kr3.74 (52.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.8% below the Industrial Products median (#973 of 2290)

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


Impact Coatings AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 1IC:Germany
Address Westmansgatan 29G, Linkoping, SWE, 582 16
Impact Coatings AB develops and delivers industrial PVD coating focused on fuel cells, decorative, metallized and reflector applications. The company markets coatings under the INLINECOATER brand and coatings under MAXPHASE.
66GF Score

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