Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) PB Ratio: 18.61 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 182% Above Median


OSL:VAR Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR
79 GF Score
Price kr40.72
GF Value kr44.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Var Energi ASA PB Ratio?

Var Energi ASA OSL:VAR +1.55% 79 PB Ratio is 18.61 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 6.60. GuruFocus rates OSL:VAR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr44.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, Var Energi ASA ranks worse than 97.72% 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 (2026-07-03), Var Energi ASA's share price is kr40.72. Var Energi ASA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2.19. Hence, Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio of today is 18.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:VAR' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93   Med: 6.6   Max: 22.12
Current: 18.57

During the past 8 years, Var Energi ASA's highest PB Ratio was 22.12. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 6.60.

OSL:VAR's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.72% of 923 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs OSL:VAR: 18.57

During the past 12 months, Var Energi ASA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -49.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.10% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Var Energi ASA was 4.90% per year. The lowest was -35.00% per year. And the median was -26.30% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Var Energi ASA  (OSL:VAR) 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.


Var Energi ASA PB Ratio Related Terms


Var Energi ASA PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Var Energi 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.

Var Energi ASA PB Ratio Chart

Var Energi ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 5.73 4.30 9.43 14.56

Var Energi ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 7.86 8.28 10.04 14.56 23.10

OSL:VAR vs COP, EOG, FANG: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Var Energi 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.


Var Energi ASA PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio falls into.


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Var Energi ASA 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.

Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=40.72/2.188
=18.61

* 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 18.61 mean?
Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) has a PB Ratio of 18.61 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Var Energi ASA and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 6.60. Over the past decade, Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.93 to 22.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #902 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio too high?
Var Energi ASA's current PB Ratio of 18.61 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 6.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 22.12. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Var Energi ASA's value of 18.61 is 1248.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #902 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Var Energi ASA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Var Energi ASA's PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Var Energi ASA ranks #902 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Var Energi ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Var Energi ASA's value of 18.61 is 1248.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Var Energi ASA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.93 to 22.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.60 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Var Energi 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.38, based on 923 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. Var Energi ASA's current PB Ratio of 18.61 is 1248.6% 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 Var Energi ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Var Energi ASA's current PB Ratio is 18.61, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 6.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Var Energi ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr44.56, compared to a current price of kr40.72 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 18.61, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 6.60 and 1248.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.38. Var Energi ASA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR), the current PB Ratio is 18.61 as of Jul. 03, 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 Var Energi ASA (OSL:VAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Var Energi ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr40.72 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr44.56. GuruFocus considers Var Energi ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:VAR:

  • PB Ratio: 18.61 (182% above median its 10-year median of 6.60)
  • GF Value™: kr44.56 vs. price of kr40.72 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1248.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#902 of 923)

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


Var Energi ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Vestre Svanholmen 1, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Var Energi ASA is an independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates within the geographical area of Norway and the business is entirely related to the exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. The Company operates within a single operating segment, and the products include oil and gas, natural gas liquids (NGL). Revenues are mainly related to the sale of oil, gas, and NGL. Var Energi is the operator of the following producing fields: Goliat (Barents Sea), Fenja (Norwegian Sea), Gjoa, Duva, Balder, and Ringhorne (North Sea).
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