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Dedicare ABOSTO:DEDI -0.88%74 PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates OSTO:DEDI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of kr46.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Business Services companies, Dedicare AB ranks worse than 52.44% 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 (2026-07-23), Dedicare AB's share price is kr56.10. Dedicare AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr32.02. Hence, Dedicare AB's PB Ratio of today is 1.75.
Warning Sign:
Dedicare AB stock PB Ratio (=1.75) is close to 1-year high of 1.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dedicare AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:DEDI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 3.95 Max: 13.98
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Dedicare AB's highest PB Ratio was 13.98. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 3.95.
OSTO:DEDI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 52.44% of 1047
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs OSTO:DEDI: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Dedicare AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dedicare AB was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was 17.70% 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.
Dedicare AB PB Ratio Related Terms
Dedicare AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dedicare AB'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Dedicare 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.
Dedicare AB PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dedicare AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dedicare 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.
Dedicare AB's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
Dedicare AB (OSTO:DEDI) has a PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dedicare AB and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Dedicare AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 13.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Dedicare AB ranks #549 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Dedicare AB's PB Ratio too high?
Dedicare AB's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 13.98. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Dedicare AB's value of 1.75 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dedicare AB ranks #549 out of 1047 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dedicare AB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dedicare AB's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dedicare AB ranks #549 out of 1047 companies for PB Ratio. This places Dedicare AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.65. Dedicare AB's value of 1.75 is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dedicare AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 13.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Dedicare AB 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 Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.65, based on 1,047 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. Dedicare AB's current PB Ratio of 1.75 is 6.1% 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 Dedicare AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dedicare AB's current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dedicare AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dedicare AB (OSTO:DEDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr46.55, compared to a current price of kr56.10 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 6.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.65. Dedicare AB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Dedicare AB (OSTO:DEDI), the current PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 23, 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 Dedicare AB (OSTO:DEDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dedicare AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr56.10 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr46.55.
GuruFocus considers Dedicare AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:DEDI:
PB Ratio: 1.75 (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: kr46.55 vs. price of kr56.10 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Business Services median (#549 of 1047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:DEDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dedicare AB is engaged in providing staffing and recruitment services within the healthcare and social care sectors. The company supplies qualified healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, as well as personnel such as social workers, psychologists, and other specialists in social care. Its geographical segments include Sweden (including Finland), Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, from which it generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
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