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IDEX Biometrics ASALTS:0MTP +4.53%36 PB Ratio is 7.57 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MTP with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks worse than 38022.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0MTP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 7.04 Max: 83.96
Current: 7.4
During the past 13 years, IDEX Biometrics ASA's highest PB Ratio was 83.96. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 7.04.
LTS:0MTP's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.49
vs LTS:0MTP: 7.40
During the past 12 months, IDEX Biometrics ASA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 428.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -83.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -63.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -41.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of IDEX Biometrics ASA was 187.80% per year. The lowest was -83.10% per year. And the median was -4.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
IDEX Biometrics ASA PB Ratio Related Terms
IDEX Biometrics ASA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDEX Biometrics ASA's 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
IDEX Biometrics ASA (LTS:0MTP) has a PB Ratio of 7.57 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 83.96. According to the industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry.
Is IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio too high?
IDEX Biometrics ASA's current PB Ratio of 7.57 is near median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 83.96. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.49. IDEX Biometrics ASA's value of 7.57 is 204% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDEX Biometrics ASA has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDEX Biometrics ASA's PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 2630 companies for PB Ratio. This places IDEX Biometrics ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.49. IDEX Biometrics ASA's value of 7.57 is 204% above this benchmark. Historically, IDEX Biometrics ASA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 83.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 2.49, IDEX Biometrics 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 PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.49, based on 2,630 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDEX Biometrics ASA's current PB Ratio of 7.57 is 204% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDEX Biometrics ASA's current PB Ratio is 7.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDEX Biometrics ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA (LTS:0MTP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.52, compared to a current price of kr7.84 — trading 1407.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 204% above the Software industry median of 2.49. IDEX Biometrics ASA's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDEX Biometrics ASA (LTS:0MTP), the current PB Ratio is 7.57 as of Aug. 22, 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA (LTS:0MTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr7.84 is trading 1407.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.52.
GuruFocus considers IDEX Biometrics ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0MTP:
PB Ratio: 7.57 (near median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: kr0.52 vs. price of kr7.84 (1407.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204% above the Software median (#999999 of 2630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDEX Biometrics ASA develops and manufactures fingerprint biometric cards for access control, digital identity, and payment. Its products use fingerprint biometrics for user authentication and are designed for physical and digital access applications. The company serves banks, enterprises, and public sector organizations through direct sales and channel partners.
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