SPIZF (Sparebanken Norge) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 97% Above Median

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SPIZF Sparebanken Norge SPIZF
61 GF Score
Price $19.80
GF Value $16.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sparebanken Norge SPIZF 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates SPIZF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Sparebanken Norge ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Sparebanken Norge's current share price is $19.80. Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.32. Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.75.

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

SPIZF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.76

During the past years, Sparebanken Norge's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.38.

SPIZF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.5% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs SPIZF: 0.76

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.

Sparebanken Norge's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.299. 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 $26.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sparebanken Norge  (OTCPK:SPIZF) 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.


Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sparebanken Norge'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.

Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sparebanken Norge Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sparebanken Norge 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 0.56 0.65 0.71 0.79 0.78

Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sparebanken Norge'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.


Sparebanken Norge Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sparebanken Norge 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.

Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.80/26.32
=0.75

* 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.

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

For example, Sparebanken Norge'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)
=30.299/141.0300*141.0300
=30.299

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 141.0300.

Sparebanken Norge Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 24.252 103.800 32.950
201609 26.505 104.200 35.873
201612 25.853 104.400 34.924
201703 25.905 105.000 34.794
201706 26.710 105.800 35.604
201709 29.784 105.900 39.664
201712 28.624 106.100 38.048
201803 31.086 107.300 40.858
201806 30.257 108.500 39.329
201809 31.152 109.500 40.122
201812 30.112 109.800 38.677
201903 29.579 110.400 37.786
201906 30.736 110.600 39.193
201909 17.038 111.100 21.628
201912 17.455 111.300 22.118
202003 15.386 111.200 19.513
202006 16.931 112.100 21.300
202009 17.998 112.900 22.482
202012 19.735 112.900 24.652
202103 20.111 114.600 24.749
202106 21.387 115.300 26.160
202109 21.127 117.500 25.358
202112 20.585 118.900 24.416
202203 20.241 119.800 23.828
202206 18.976 122.600 21.829
202209 18.725 125.600 21.025
202212 20.215 125.900 22.644
202303 18.256 127.600 20.177
202306 18.768 130.400 20.298
202309 19.509 129.800 21.197
202312 20.243 131.900 21.644
202403 19.642 132.600 20.891
202406 20.432 133.800 21.536
202409 21.492 133.700 22.670
202412 21.225 134.800 22.206
202503 13.941 136.100 14.446
202506 29.147 137.800 29.830
202509 30.439 138.500 30.995
202512 30.590 139.100 31.014
202603 30.299 141.030 30.299

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 0.75 mean?
Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 17, 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 Sparebanken Norge and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #305 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sparebanken Norge's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.82. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Sparebanken Norge's value of 0.75 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #305 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sparebanken Norge has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sparebanken Norge's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sparebanken Norge ranks #305 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sparebanken Norge in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Sparebanken Norge's value of 0.75 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sparebanken Norge's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Sparebanken Norge 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,298 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. Sparebanken Norge's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 40.9% 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 Sparebanken Norge and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sparebanken Norge's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sparebanken Norge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.89, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 40.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Sparebanken Norge's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 17, 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 Sparebanken Norge (SPIZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken Norge stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.89. GuruFocus considers Sparebanken Norge to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SPIZF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (97% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: $16.89 vs. price of $19.80 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.9% below the Banks median (#305 of 1298)

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


Sparebanken Norge Business Description

Address Jonsvollsgaten 2, Bergen, NOR, 5011
Sparebanken Norge is a financial services company engaged in providing banking services. In addition, the Group delivers a wide range of banking services across savings, investments, payments, and insurance, as well as digital self-service solutions and personal advisory services, both in person and online. The group operates in five reportable segments: Corporate Market, Retail Market, Bulder, Estate Agency, and Brage Finans. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Retail market segment.
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