Napatech AS (OSTO:NAPAO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.35 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 158% Above Median

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OSTO:NAPAO Napatech AS OSTO:NAPAO
66 GF Score
Price kr41.50
GF Value kr27.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Napatech AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Napatech AS OSTO:NAPAO +5.06% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.35 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NAPAO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr27.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,929 Hardware companies, Napatech AS ranks worse than 93.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), Napatech AS's current share price is kr41.50. Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr3.36. Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.35.

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

OSTO:NAPAo' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74   Med: 4.78   Max: 15.68
Current: 11.59

During the past years, Napatech AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.68. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 4.78.

OSTO:NAPAo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.57% of 1929 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs OSTO:NAPAo: 11.59

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.

Napatech AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr2.395. 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 kr3.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Napatech AS  (OSTO:NAPAo) 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.


Napatech AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Napatech AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Napatech AS'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.

Napatech AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Napatech AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Napatech AS 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 5.84 6.56 7.87 7.80 13.21

OSTO:NAPAO vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Napatech AS'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.


Napatech AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Napatech AS 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.

Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.50/3.36
=12.35

* 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.

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

For example, Napatech AS'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)
=2.395/122.9700*122.9700
=2.395

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 122.9700.

Napatech AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.062 100.200 9.894
201612 8.452 100.300 10.362
201703 8.455 101.200 10.274
201706 8.913 101.200 10.830
201709 8.309 101.800 10.037
201712 8.176 101.300 9.925
201803 7.008 101.700 8.474
201806 5.875 102.300 7.062
201809 2.637 102.400 3.167
201812 1.153 102.100 1.389
201903 1.024 102.900 1.224
201906 1.185 102.900 1.416
201909 1.214 102.900 1.451
201912 1.268 102.900 1.515
202003 1.407 103.300 1.675
202006 1.422 103.200 1.694
202009 1.456 103.500 1.730
202012 1.539 103.400 1.830
202103 1.573 104.300 1.855
202106 1.679 105.000 1.966
202109 1.829 105.800 2.126
202112 2.192 106.600 2.529
202203 2.014 109.900 2.254
202206 1.962 113.600 2.124
202209 1.751 116.400 1.850
202212 1.499 115.900 1.590
202303 1.144 117.300 1.199
202306 1.887 116.400 1.994
202309 1.847 117.400 1.935
202312 1.917 116.700 2.020
202403 1.430 118.400 1.485
202406 2.934 118.500 3.045
202409 2.661 118.900 2.752
202412 2.419 118.900 2.502
202503 1.844 120.200 1.886
202506 3.061 120.700 3.119
202509 2.945 121.600 2.978
202512 2.947 121.200 2.990
202603 2.528 121.680 2.555
202606 2.395 122.970 2.395

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 12.35 mean?
Napatech AS (OSTO:NAPAO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.35 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 Napatech AS and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 4.78. Over the past decade, Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 15.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #1805 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Napatech AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.35 is 158% above median its 10-year median of 4.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 15.68. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Napatech AS's value of 12.35 is 496.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #1805 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Napatech AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napatech AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #1805 out of 1929 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Napatech AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Napatech AS's value of 12.35 is 496.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Napatech AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 15.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Napatech AS 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 2.07, based on 1,929 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. Napatech AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.35 is 496.6% 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 Napatech AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napatech AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.35, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napatech AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS (OSTO:NAPAO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr27.20, compared to a current price of kr41.50 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.35, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 496.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.07. Napatech AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Napatech AS (OSTO:NAPAO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.35 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 Napatech AS (OSTO:NAPAO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr41.50 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr27.20. GuruFocus considers Napatech AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NAPAO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.35 (158% above median its 10-year median of 4.78)
  • GF Value™: kr27.20 vs. price of kr41.50 (52.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 496.6% above the Hardware median (#1805 of 1929)

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


Napatech AS Business Description

Address Tobaksvejen 23A, Soeborg, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2860
Napatech AS is a tech company. It enhances open and standard virtualized servers to boost innovation and release valuable computing resources that improve services and increase revenue. The Group manufactures and sells network adapters to end-users and through third-party channel partners. It derives the maximum of its revenue from the Americas.
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