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Precise Biometrics ABOSTO:PREC +3.25%37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 3.19. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PREC with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Business Services companies, Precise Biometrics AB ranks better than 92.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:PREC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 3.19 Max: 7.52
Current: 0.24
During the past years, Precise Biometrics AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.52. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 3.19.
OSTO:PREC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.88% of 688
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs OSTO:PREC: 0.24
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.
Precise Biometrics AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr0.659. 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 kr2.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Precise Biometrics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precise Biometrics 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
OSTO:PREC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Precise Biometrics 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Precise Biometrics 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.
* 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 0.25 mean?
Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 as of Sep. 09, 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 Precise Biometrics AB and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 3.19. Over the past decade, Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 7.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #49 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Precise Biometrics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 7.52. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Precise Biometrics AB's value of 0.25 is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #49 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Precise Biometrics AB has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precise Biometrics AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #49 out of 688 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Precise Biometrics AB in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Precise Biometrics AB's value of 0.25 is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Precise Biometrics AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 7.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.19 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Precise Biometrics 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.54, based on 688 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. Precise Biometrics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is 83.8% 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 Precise Biometrics AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precise Biometrics AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precise Biometrics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.70, compared to a current price of kr0.67 — trading 60.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.19 and 83.8% below the Business Services industry median of 1.54. Precise Biometrics AB's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Sep. 09, 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 Precise Biometrics AB (OSTO:PREC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.67 is trading 60.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.70.
GuruFocus considers Precise Biometrics AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PREC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.25 (92% below median its 10-year median of 3.19)
GF Value™: kr1.70 vs. price of kr0.67 (60.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Business Services median (#49 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:PREC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precise Biometrics AB is engaged in the business of developing and selling identification software for the authentication of people's identity in mobile phones, laptops, smart cards, and products with sensors. The company has two product segments: Digital Identity and Biometric Technologies. In the Biometric Technologies segment which generates key revenue, the company licenses, among other things, its fingerprint software to sensor manufacturers and includes products like BioMatch, BioLive, and BioEnhance. The Digital Identity segment offers system solutions for visitor management and physical biometric access. The company provides premium solutions that enable secure and seamless access to data, mobile devices, premises, and trusted identities.
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