Image Systems ABOSTO:IS -2.94%61 PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates OSTO:IS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Image Systems AB ranks better than 82.73% 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 (2026-07-09), Image Systems AB's share price is kr0.926. Image Systems AB's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1.08. Hence, Image Systems AB's PB Ratio of today is 0.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Image Systems AB's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:IS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.14 Max: 2.03
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, Image Systems AB's highest PB Ratio was 2.03. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.14.
OSTO:IS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 82.73% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs OSTO:IS: 0.85
During the past 12 months, Image Systems AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Image Systems AB was 13.10% per year. The lowest was -79.40% per year. And the median was -5.05% 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.
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Image Systems AB PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Image Systems 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Image Systems 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.
Image Systems AB PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Image Systems AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Image Systems 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.
Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) has a PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Image Systems AB and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Image Systems AB's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #417 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Image Systems AB's PB Ratio too high?
Image Systems AB's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 2.03. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Image Systems AB's value of 0.86 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #417 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Image Systems AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Image Systems AB's PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Image Systems AB ranks #417 out of 2414 companies for PB Ratio. This places Image Systems AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Image Systems AB's value of 0.86 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Image Systems AB's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Image Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.32, based on 2,414 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. Image Systems AB's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 62.9% 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 Image Systems AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Systems AB's current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Systems AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.49, compared to a current price of kr0.93 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 62.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.32. Image Systems AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS), the current PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 09, 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 Image Systems AB (OSTO:IS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Systems AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.93 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.49.
GuruFocus considers Image Systems AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:IS:
PB Ratio: 0.86 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: kr1.49 vs. price of kr0.93 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% below the Hardware median (#417 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:IS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Image Systems AB provides products to clients in film/video, multimedia and digital television. The company is a high-technology company that develops and sells software and systems for non-contact measurement technology and advanced image processing. . The Group has two business units: RemaSawco and Motion Analysis. The RemaSawco business unit offers measurement technology systems that improve the efficiency and profitability of sawmills. The Motion Analysis business unit offers software tools for motion analysis of high-speed film for a wide range of applications.
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