MedCap AB (OSTO:MCAP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.97 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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OSTO:MCAP MedCap AB OSTO:MCAP
82 GF Score
Price kr552.50
GF Value kr574.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is MedCap AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MedCap AB OSTO:MCAP -0.99% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.97 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 8.53. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MCAP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr574.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 513 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, MedCap AB ranks worse than 93.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), MedCap AB's current share price is kr552.50. MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr50.37. MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.97.

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

OSTO:MCAP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.33   Med: 8.53   Max: 14.56
Current: 10.21

During the past 13 years, MedCap AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.56. The lowest was 4.33. And the median was 8.53.

OSTO:MCAP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.37% of 513 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.81 vs OSTO:MCAP: 10.21

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.

MedCap AB's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr96.684. 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 kr50.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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MedCap AB  (OSTO:MCAP) 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.


MedCap AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MedCap AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MedCap 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.

MedCap AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MedCap AB Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MedCap AB Quarterly Data
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio

OSTO:MCAP vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, MedCap 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.


MedCap AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MedCap 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=552.50/50.37
=10.97

* 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.

MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, MedCap AB's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=96.684/133.3900*133.3900
=96.684

Current CPI (Dec25) = 133.3900.

MedCap AB Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201604 21.027 100.732 27.844
201704 20.214 102.615 26.276
201812 20.170 105.912 25.403
201912 24.370 107.766 30.165
202012 40.261 108.296 49.590
202112 47.005 112.486 55.740
202212 57.831 126.365 61.046
202312 69.082 131.912 69.856
202412 85.621 132.987 85.880
202512 96.684 133.390 96.684

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 10.97 mean?
MedCap AB (OSTO:MCAP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.97 as of Sep. 08, 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 MedCap AB and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 8.53. Over the past decade, MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.33 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, MedCap AB ranks #479 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MedCap AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.97 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 8.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 14.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. MedCap AB's value of 10.97 is 506.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MedCap AB ranks #479 out of 513 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MedCap AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MedCap AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, MedCap AB ranks #479 out of 513 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MedCap AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81. MedCap AB's value of 10.97 is 506.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MedCap AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.33 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.53 vs. the industry median of 1.81, MedCap 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.81, based on 513 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. MedCap AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.97 is 506.1% 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 MedCap AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MedCap AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.97, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MedCap AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedCap AB (OSTO:MCAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr574.24, compared to a current price of kr552.50 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.97, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 8.53 and 506.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.81. MedCap AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 MedCap AB (OSTO:MCAP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.97 as of Sep. 08, 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 MedCap AB (OSTO:MCAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MedCap AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr552.50 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr574.24. GuruFocus considers MedCap AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:MCAP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.97 (29% above median its 10-year median of 8.53)
  • GF Value™: kr574.24 vs. price of kr552.50 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 506.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#479 of 513)

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


MedCap AB Business Description

Other Exchanges MCAPs:UK61MA:Germany
Address Sundbybergsvagen 1, Solna, SWE, 171 73
MedCap AB acquires and develops profitable, market-leading niche companies in the Nordic life science industry. It is diversified into two business areas namely Medical technology and Specialist medicines. Medical Technology mainly develops and sells various medical technology products and services. Its Specialist medicines develop and sell medicines within the regulatory classes of registered, extemporaneous and licensed medicines.
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