M Vest Water AS (OSL:MVW) PB Ratio: 7.91 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 27% Above Median


OSL:MVW M Vest Water AS OSL:MVW
71 GF Score
Price kr6.00
GF Value kr14.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is M Vest Water AS PB Ratio?

M Vest Water AS OSL:MVW +0.84% 71 PB Ratio is 7.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates OSL:MVW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr14.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,979 Industrial Products companies, M Vest Water AS ranks worse than 88.86% 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 (2026-07-11), M Vest Water AS's share price is kr6.00. M Vest Water AS's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.76. Hence, M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio of today is 7.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:MVW' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55   Med: 6.22   Max: 16.52
Current: 7.91

During the past 8 years, M Vest Water AS's highest PB Ratio was 16.52. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 6.22.

OSL:MVW's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.86% of 2979 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.23 vs OSL:MVW: 7.91

During the past 12 months, M Vest Water AS's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 47.20% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of M Vest Water AS was 680.80% per year. The lowest was -31.30% per year. And the median was 224.90% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


M Vest Water AS  (OSL:MVW) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


M Vest Water AS PB Ratio Related Terms


M Vest Water AS PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M Vest Water AS'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.

M Vest Water AS PB Ratio Chart

M Vest Water AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.26 5.08 7.52 9.99 7.42

M Vest Water AS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 14.53 14.77 14.51 7.42 8.09

OSL:MVW vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, M Vest Water AS'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.


M Vest Water AS PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio falls into.


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M Vest Water AS PB Ratio Calculation

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.

M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=6.00/0.759
=7.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 7.91 mean?
M Vest Water AS (OSL:MVW) has a PB Ratio of 7.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on M Vest Water AS and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 16.52. According to the industry distribution chart, M Vest Water AS ranks #2647 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio too high?
M Vest Water AS's current PB Ratio of 7.91 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 16.52. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. M Vest Water AS's value of 7.91 is 254.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M Vest Water AS ranks #2647 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, M Vest Water AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M Vest Water AS's PB Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, M Vest Water AS ranks #2647 out of 2979 companies for PB Ratio. This places M Vest Water AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.23. M Vest Water AS's value of 7.91 is 254.7% above this benchmark. Historically, M Vest Water AS's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 16.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 2.23, M Vest Water AS 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 Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.23, based on 2,979 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. M Vest Water AS's current PB Ratio of 7.91 is 254.7% 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 M Vest Water AS and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M Vest Water AS's current PB Ratio is 7.91, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M Vest Water AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Vest Water AS (OSL:MVW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.01, compared to a current price of kr6.00 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.91, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 254.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.23. M Vest Water AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 M Vest Water AS (OSL:MVW), the current PB Ratio is 7.91 as of Jul. 11, 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 M Vest Water AS (OSL:MVW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Vest Water AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr6.00 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.01. GuruFocus considers M Vest Water AS to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:MVW:

  • PB Ratio: 7.91 (27% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
  • GF Value™: kr14.01 vs. price of kr6.00 (57.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2647 of 2979)

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


M Vest Water AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 7YA:Germany
Address Espehaugen 54, Blomsterdalen, Bergen, NOR, 5258
M Vest Water AS is an environmental technology company that has developed products and solutions for the water treatment industry, both in Industrial and Municipal markets. The company is engaged in providing products and equipment utilized for the treatment and purification of water and wastewater. The company focuses on the oil and gas industry, aquaculture, and other industries, and its the available technology can be applied for cleaning water across various industries. The product portfolio of the company comprises NorwaFloc, NORWAPOL, and AFM.
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