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Next Biometrics Group ASAOSTO:NEXTO 33 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEXTO with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr77.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks better than 99.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NEXTo'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.01
During the past years, Next Biometrics Group ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.75.
OSTO:NEXTo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 99.95% of 1977
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs OSTO:NEXTo: 0.01
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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-0.276. 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 kr92.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTo) 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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Next Biometrics Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.
Next Biometrics Group ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Next Biometrics Group ASA 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.
* 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.
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 0.10 mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 as of Jul. 26, 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.22. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Next Biometrics Group ASA's value of 0.10 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #1 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Next Biometrics Group ASA in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Next Biometrics Group ASA's value of 0.10 is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, Next Biometrics Group ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 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. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 95% 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA 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. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is kr77.22, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 87.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 95% below the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Jul. 26, 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 87.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr77.22.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.10 (87% below median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: kr77.22 vs. price of kr9.64 (87.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95% below the Hardware median (#1 of 1977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEXTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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