Arctic Bioscience AS (OSL:ABS) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:ABS Arctic Bioscience AS OSL:ABS
54 GF Score
Price kr3.15
GF Value kr10.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Arctic Bioscience AS GF Value Rank?

Arctic Bioscience AS OSL:ABS +2.94% 54 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:ABS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of kr10.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Arctic Bioscience AS has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Arctic Bioscience AS GF Value Rank Related Terms

OSL:ABS vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Arctic Bioscience AS GF Value Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Arctic Bioscience AS (OSL:ABS) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Arctic Bioscience AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank too high?
Arctic Bioscience AS's current GF Value Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Arctic Bioscience AS 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 Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank compare to VRTX and REGN?
Arctic Bioscience AS's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Arctic Bioscience AS's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Arctic Bioscience AS and its competitors. Arctic Bioscience AS's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctic Bioscience AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Bioscience AS (OSL:ABS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr10.91, compared to a current price of kr3.15 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Arctic Bioscience AS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arctic Bioscience AS (OSL:ABS), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 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 Arctic Bioscience AS (OSL:ABS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Bioscience AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.15 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr10.91. GuruFocus considers Arctic Bioscience AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:ABS:

  • GF Value Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: kr10.91 vs. price of kr3.15 (71.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Arctic Bioscience AS Business Description

Other Exchanges 9TD:Germany
Address Industrivegen 42, Orsta, NOR, 6155
Arctic Bioscience AS is a clinical-stage biotechnology company working to develop drug candidates within the areas of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. It is developing pharmaceutical and commercializing nutraceutical products based on bioactive marine compounds, including lipids essential to maintaining cell membranes. The company's proprietary extraction technology is used to extract membrane fats from marine raw materials, such as herring roe and algae. Geographically, the company operates in Norway, the Americas, Europe, and APAC, with the majority of the revenue derived from the Americas.
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