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The historical rank and industry rank for Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:AERO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 2.15 Max: 6.05
Current: 1.02
During the past 12 years, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's highest PB Ratio was 6.05. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 2.15.
OSTO:AERO's PB Ratio is ranked better than 70.81% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs OSTO:AERO: 1.02
During the past 12 months, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -56.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -45.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -48.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -30.00% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Svenska Aerogel Holding AB was 132.90% per year. The lowest was -53.50% per year. And the median was -36.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB'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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Svenska Aerogel Holding AB'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.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) has a PB Ratio of 1.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Svenska Aerogel Holding AB and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 6.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #460 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's PB Ratio too high?
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 6.05. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's value of 1.02 is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #460 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB ranks #460 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Svenska Aerogel Holding AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's value of 1.02 is 37.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 6.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,576 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. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 37.4% below 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 Svenska Aerogel Holding AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's current PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Svenska Aerogel Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.17, compared to a current price of kr0.80 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 37.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Svenska Aerogel Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO), the current PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 21, 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 Svenska Aerogel Holding AB (OSTO:AERO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Svenska Aerogel Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.80 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.17.
GuruFocus considers Svenska Aerogel Holding AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:AERO:
PB Ratio: 1.02 (53% below median its 10-year median of 2.15)
GF Value™: kr1.17 vs. price of kr0.80 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% below the Chemicals median (#460 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AERO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Svenska Aerogel Holding AB develops and manufactures recyclable aerogel materials for industrial applications. It is focused on the development of Insulation, Color & Surface and Filtering of liquids and gases. The company has the following operating segments: Construction and Property: In the building and construction industry, there is a demand for greater energy efficiency; Process Industry: In the process industry, there is a need for process stability, safety, corrosion protection, and avoiding damage over time; and Advanced: The Advanced segment is dedicated to customers with technically advanced products spanning different industries where innovation and performance at the forefront is being utilized.
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