Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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OSTO:WPAY Westpay AB OSTO:WPAY
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What is Westpay AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Westpay AB OSTO:WPAY +0.97% 23 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates OSTO:WPAY with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,469 Software companies, Westpay AB ranks better than 71.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Westpay AB's current share price is kr1.045. Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr0.87. Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

OSTO:WPAY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 1.48   Max: 7.34
Current: 1.19

During the past years, Westpay AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.34. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.48.

OSTO:WPAY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
71.48% of 1469 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.38 vs OSTO:WPAY: 1.19

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.

Westpay AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr0.217. 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 kr0.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Westpay AB  (OSTO:WPAY) 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.


Westpay AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Westpay AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westpay 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.

Westpay AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Westpay AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Westpay AB 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 0.99 1.90 1.39 1.33 1.36

OSTO:WPAY vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Westpay 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.


Westpay AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Westpay 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.045/0.87
=1.20

* 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.

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

For example, Westpay AB'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)
=0.217/134.6100*134.6100
=0.217

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Westpay AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.483 101.138 1.974
201612 1.515 102.022 1.999
201703 1.598 102.022 2.108
201706 1.697 102.752 2.223
201709 1.739 103.279 2.267
201712 1.701 103.793 2.206
201803 1.740 103.962 2.253
201806 1.711 104.875 2.196
201809 1.477 105.679 1.881
201812 1.131 105.912 1.437
201903 0.971 105.886 1.234
201906 0.751 106.742 0.947
201909 1.950 107.214 2.448
201912 0.992 107.766 1.239
202003 0.846 106.563 1.069
202006 0.756 107.498 0.947
202009 0.769 107.635 0.962
202012 0.582 108.296 0.723
202103 0.490 108.360 0.609
202106 0.373 108.928 0.461
202109 0.321 110.338 0.392
202112 0.369 112.486 0.442
202203 0.316 114.825 0.370
202206 0.263 118.384 0.299
202209 0.212 122.296 0.233
202212 0.148 126.365 0.158
202303 0.174 127.042 0.184
202306 0.022 129.407 0.023
202309 0.052 130.224 0.054
202312 0.022 131.912 0.022
202403 0.044 132.205 0.045
202406 0.119 132.716 0.121
202409 0.084 132.304 0.085
202412 0.087 132.987 0.088
202503 0.096 132.825 0.097
202506 0.159 133.699 0.160
202509 0.190 133.480 0.192
202512 0.207 133.390 0.209
202603 0.209 133.560 0.211
202606 0.217 134.610 0.217

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 1.20 mean?
Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Sep. 01, 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 Westpay AB and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #419 out of 1469 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Westpay AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 7.34. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38. Westpay AB's value of 1.20 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #419 out of 1469 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Westpay AB has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westpay AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #419 out of 1469 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Westpay AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38. Westpay AB's value of 1.20 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Westpay AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 2.38, Westpay 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.38, based on 1,469 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. Westpay AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 49.6% 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 Westpay AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westpay AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westpay AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.68, compared to a current price of kr1.05 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 49.6% below the Software industry median of 2.38. Westpay AB's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Sep. 01, 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 Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpay AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr1.05 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.68. GuruFocus considers Westpay AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:WPAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: kr0.68 vs. price of kr1.05 (53.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 49.6% below the Software median (#419 of 1469)

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


Westpay AB Business Description

Address Kanalvagen 12, 2nd Floor, Upplands Vasby, Stockholm, SWE, 194 61
Westpay AB is a full-service fintech and payment solution provider that offers solutions that simplify payments and amplifies the overall customer experience. Its products include Payment Application as a Service, Payment terminals, and SoftPoS.
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