Wise Group AB (OSTO:WISE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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OSTO:WISE Wise Group AB OSTO:WISE
65 GF Score
Price kr14.60
GF Value kr13.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wise Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wise Group AB OSTO:WISE -2.67% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates OSTO:WISE with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr13.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Wise Group AB ranks better than 70.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Wise Group AB's current share price is kr14.60. Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr16.15. Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

OSTO:WISE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.96   Max: 4.65
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Wise Group AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.65. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.96.

OSTO:WISE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.27% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs OSTO:WISE: 0.90

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.

Wise Group AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr6.563. 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 kr16.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wise Group AB  (OSTO:WISE) 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.


Wise Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wise Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wise Group 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.

Wise Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wise Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wise Group 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 1.07 1.02 0.86 0.76 1.11

OSTO:WISE vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Wise Group 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.


Wise Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wise Group 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.60/16.15
=0.90

* 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.

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

For example, Wise Group 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)
=6.563/133.5600*133.5600
=6.563

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Wise Group AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.413 101.019 19.056
201609 15.214 101.138 20.091
201612 16.189 102.022 21.194
201703 16.859 102.022 22.071
201706 15.137 102.752 19.675
201709 15.703 103.279 20.307
201712 16.605 103.793 21.367
201803 17.673 103.962 22.705
201806 15.156 104.875 19.302
201809 15.755 105.679 19.912
201812 17.462 105.912 22.020
201903 16.878 105.886 21.289
201906 13.679 106.742 17.116
201909 12.737 107.214 15.867
201912 13.871 107.766 17.191
202003 14.466 106.563 18.131
202006 13.184 107.498 16.380
202009 13.418 107.635 16.650
202012 13.563 108.296 16.727
202103 13.168 108.360 16.230
202106 0.000 108.928 0.000
202109 14.254 110.338 17.254
202112 19.175 112.486 22.767
202203 4.558 114.825 5.302
202206 18.195 118.384 20.528
202209 18.856 122.296 20.593
202212 17.949 126.365 18.971
202303 18.981 127.042 19.955
202306 14.047 129.407 14.498
202309 13.226 130.224 13.565
202312 11.754 131.912 11.901
202403 12.055 132.205 12.179
202406 11.458 132.716 11.531
202409 10.201 132.304 10.298
202412 9.268 132.987 9.308
202503 8.846 132.825 8.895
202506 8.199 133.699 8.190
202509 7.370 133.480 7.374
202512 7.031 133.390 7.040
202603 6.563 133.560 6.563

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 0.90 mean?
Wise Group AB (OSTO:WISE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Wise Group AB and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Wise Group AB ranks #217 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wise Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.65. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Wise Group AB's value of 0.90 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wise Group AB ranks #217 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wise Group AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wise Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wise Group AB ranks #217 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Wise Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Wise Group AB's value of 0.90 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Wise Group AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Wise Group 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 1.56, based on 730 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. Wise Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 42.3% 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 Wise Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wise Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wise Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wise Group AB (OSTO:WISE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr13.26, compared to a current price of kr14.60 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 42.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Wise Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Wise Group AB (OSTO:WISE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Wise Group AB (OSTO:WISE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wise Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr14.60 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr13.26. GuruFocus considers Wise Group AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:WISE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: kr13.26 vs. price of kr14.60 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% below the Business Services median (#217 of 730)

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


Wise Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 5CL:Germany
Address Sveavagen 13, Stockholm, SWE, 111 57
Wise Group AB offers recruitment, consultant provision and HR services in Nordic region.
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