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North Energy ASAOSL:NORTH -2.10%50 PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORTH with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks worse than 51.19% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-07-16), North Energy ASA's share price is kr2.33. North Energy ASA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.40. Hence, North Energy ASA's PB Ratio of today is 0.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Energy ASA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NORTH'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.97
During the past 13 years, North Energy ASA's highest PB Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.77.
OSL:NORTH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 51.19% of 1600
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs OSL:NORTH: 0.97
During the past 12 months, North Energy ASA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of North Energy ASA was 20.70% per year. The lowest was -35.90% per year. And the median was -3.70% 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.
North Energy ASA PB Ratio Related Terms
North Energy ASA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for North Energy 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 Asset Management subindustry, North Energy 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.
North Energy ASA PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Energy 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.
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) has a PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on North Energy ASA and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, North Energy ASA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #819 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is North Energy ASA's PB Ratio too high?
North Energy ASA's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.17. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. North Energy ASA's value of 0.97 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #819 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #819 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. North Energy ASA's value of 0.97 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, North Energy ASA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.96, North Energy 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,600 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. North Energy ASA's current PB Ratio of 0.97 is 1% 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.70, compared to a current price of kr2.33 — trading 69.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH), the current PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 16, 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.33 is trading 69.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.70.
GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NORTH:
PB Ratio: 0.97 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: kr7.70 vs. price of kr2.33 (69.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Asset Management median (#819 of 1600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NORTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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