Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.68 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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STU:NOHA Norsk Hydro ASA STU:NOHA
84 GF Score
Price €7.85
GF Value €6.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Norsk Hydro ASA STU:NOHA +3.97% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates STU:NOHA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks worse than 53.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Norsk Hydro ASA's current share price is €7.85. Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.66. Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.68.

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

STU:NOHA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Norsk Hydro ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.27.

STU:NOHA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.16% of 1535 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs STU:NOHA: 1.62

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.

Norsk Hydro ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.780. 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 €4.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Norsk Hydro ASA  (STU:NOHA) 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.


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro 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.

Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Norsk Hydro ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 1.60 1.41 1.26 1.52

Norsk Hydro ASA 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 1.13 1.32 1.52 1.96 1.71

STU:NOHA vs AA, CENX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro 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.


Norsk Hydro ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Norsk Hydro 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.

Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.85/4.66
=1.68

* 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.

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

For example, Norsk Hydro ASA'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)
=4.78/141.8500*141.8500
=4.780

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.8500.

Norsk Hydro ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.038 104.200 5.497
201612 4.439 104.400 6.031
201703 4.571 105.000 6.175
201706 4.236 105.800 5.679
201709 4.328 105.900 5.797
201712 4.324 106.100 5.781
201803 4.401 107.300 5.818
201806 4.265 108.500 5.576
201809 4.216 109.500 5.462
201812 4.273 109.800 5.520
201903 4.256 110.400 5.468
201906 4.064 110.600 5.212
201909 3.952 111.100 5.046
201912 3.893 111.300 4.962
202003 3.591 111.200 4.581
202006 3.438 112.100 4.350
202009 3.339 112.900 4.195
202012 3.422 112.900 4.299
202103 3.600 114.600 4.456
202106 3.743 115.300 4.605
202109 3.711 117.500 4.480
202112 4.038 118.900 4.817
202203 4.706 119.800 5.572
202206 4.696 122.600 5.433
202209 5.120 125.600 5.782
202212 4.793 125.900 5.400
202303 4.734 127.600 5.263
202306 4.510 130.400 4.906
202309 4.447 129.800 4.860
202312 4.345 131.900 4.673
202403 4.562 132.600 4.880
202406 4.319 133.800 4.579
202409 4.219 133.700 4.476
202412 4.369 134.800 4.597
202503 4.492 136.100 4.682
202506 4.358 137.800 4.486
202509 4.434 138.500 4.541
202512 4.293 139.100 4.378
202603 4.671 141.030 4.698
202606 4.780 141.850 4.780

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 1.68 mean?
Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 as of Jul. 31, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #816 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 1.68 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #816 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #816 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Norsk Hydro ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 1.68 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Norsk Hydro ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Norsk Hydro ASA has consistently been above 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,535 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 20% above 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.22, compared to a current price of €7.85 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 20% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 31, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.85 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.22. GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NOHA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.68 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: €6.22 vs. price of €7.85 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Metals & Mining median (#816 of 1535)

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


Norsk Hydro ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 264, Oslo, NOR, NO-0283
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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