AROC (Archrock) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 757% Above Median

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AROC Archrock Inc AROC
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Price $38.53
GF Value $27.38
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What is Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Archrock AROC +1.13% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 757% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates AROC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Oil & Gas companies, Archrock ranks worse than 90.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Archrock's current share price is $38.53. Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.81. Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AROC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.51   Max: 4.76
Current: 4.33

During the past years, Archrock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.76. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.51.

AROC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.05% of 774 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs AROC: 4.33

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Archrock's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.661. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $8.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Archrock  (NYSE:AROC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Archrock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Archrock Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted 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 2.58 2.59 2.94 2.96 3.95

AROC vs KGS, NOV, WFRD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Archrock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.53/8.81
=4.37

* 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.

Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Archrock's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=8.661/330.2130*330.2130
=8.661

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Archrock Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.470 241.018 14.345
201609 10.561 241.428 14.445
201612 10.193 241.432 13.941
201703 10.162 243.801 13.764
201706 10.339 244.955 13.938
201709 10.354 246.819 13.852
201712 10.952 246.524 14.670
201803 10.909 249.554 14.435
201806 6.420 251.989 8.413
201809 6.400 252.439 8.372
201812 6.503 251.233 8.547
201903 6.460 254.202 8.392
201906 6.391 256.143 8.239
201909 6.959 256.759 8.950
201912 7.148 256.974 9.185
202003 6.536 258.115 8.362
202006 6.217 257.797 7.963
202009 6.208 260.280 7.876
202012 6.116 260.474 7.753
202103 5.992 264.877 7.470
202106 5.932 271.696 7.210
202109 5.868 274.310 7.064
202112 5.786 278.802 6.853
202203 5.620 287.504 6.455
202206 5.615 296.311 6.257
202209 5.590 296.808 6.219
202212 5.530 296.797 6.153
202303 5.444 301.836 5.956
202306 5.467 305.109 5.917
202309 5.516 307.789 5.918
202312 5.585 306.746 6.012
202403 5.644 312.332 5.967
202406 5.723 314.175 6.015
202409 7.368 315.301 7.716
202412 7.556 315.605 7.906
202503 7.691 319.799 7.941
202506 7.977 322.561 8.166
202509 8.105 324.800 8.240
202512 8.529 324.054 8.691
202603 8.661 330.213 8.661

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 mean?
Archrock (AROC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Archrock and its competitors. This is 757% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Archrock ranks #697 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Archrock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 757% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.76. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Archrock's value of 4.37 is 270.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archrock ranks #697 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Archrock has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archrock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KGS and NOV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archrock ranks #697 out of 774 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Archrock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Archrock's value of 4.37 is 270.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Archrock's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Archrock 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.18, based on 774 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archrock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.37 is 270.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Archrock and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archrock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 757% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archrock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archrock (AROC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.38, compared to a current price of $38.53 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37, which is 757% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 270.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Archrock's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archrock (AROC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.37 as of Jul. 15, 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 Archrock (AROC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archrock stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.53 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.38. GuruFocus considers Archrock to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AROC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.37 (757% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $38.53 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 270.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#697 of 774)

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


Archrock Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 54E:Germany
Address 9807 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
Archrock Inc is an energy infrastructure company focused on midstream natural gas compression. It is a provider of natural gas compression services, based on total compression fleet horsepower, to customers across the United States and a supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment. The company operates through two segments: contract operations and aftermarket services. The contract operations segment includes designing, sourcing, owning, installing, operating, servicing, repairing, and maintaining its owned fleet of natural gas compression equipment, and generates the maximum revenue. The aftermarket services segment provides operations, maintenance, overhaul, and reconfiguration services, and sales of parts and components.
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