Occidental Petroleum (BSP:OXYP34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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BSP:OXYP34 Occidental Petroleum Corp BSP:OXYP34
62 GF Score
Price R$49.86
GF Value R$42.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Occidental Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Occidental Petroleum BSP:OXYP34 -1.19% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates BSP:OXYP34 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$42.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Occidental Petroleum ranks worse than 69.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Occidental Petroleum's current share price is R$49.86. Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$24.53. Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

BSP:OXYP34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.33
Current: 2.03

During the past years, Occidental Petroleum's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.33. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.56.

BSP:OXYP34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.8% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs BSP:OXYP34: 2.03

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.

Occidental Petroleum's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$28.583. 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 R$24.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Occidental Petroleum  (BSP:OXYP34) 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.


Occidental Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Occidental Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Occidental Petroleum'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.

Occidental Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Occidental Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 1.72 1.79 1.65 1.46

Occidental Petroleum Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.45 1.66 1.46 2.30 1.71

BSP:OXYP34 vs FANG, DVN, EOG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Occidental Petroleum'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.


Occidental Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Occidental Petroleum 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.

Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.86/24.53
=2.03

* 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.

Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=28.583/333.9520*333.9520
=28.583

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Occidental Petroleum Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.819 241.428 21.881
201612 15.724 241.432 21.750
201703 14.371 243.801 19.685
201706 15.112 244.955 20.602
201709 14.101 246.819 19.079
201712 14.766 246.524 20.003
201803 14.788 249.554 19.789
201806 17.203 251.989 22.799
201809 19.490 252.439 25.783
201812 18.422 251.233 24.487
201903 18.176 254.202 23.878
201906 18.332 256.143 23.901
201909 20.227 256.759 26.308
201912 18.722 256.974 24.330
202003 19.484 258.115 25.209
202006 12.793 257.797 16.572
202009 9.760 260.280 12.523
202012 8.110 260.474 10.398
202103 8.591 264.877 10.831
202106 7.613 271.696 9.357
202109 8.583 274.310 10.449
202112 10.660 278.802 12.769
202203 13.403 287.504 15.568
202206 16.318 296.311 18.391
202209 18.228 296.808 20.509
202212 19.744 296.797 22.216
202303 19.892 301.836 22.009
202306 18.736 305.109 20.507
202309 19.658 307.789 21.329
202312 20.394 306.746 22.203
202403 21.082 312.332 22.541
202406 23.559 314.175 25.042
202409 25.959 315.301 27.495
202412 28.033 315.605 29.663
202503 26.920 319.799 28.111
202506 25.760 322.561 26.670
202509 25.380 324.800 26.095
202512 25.587 324.054 26.369
202603 26.948 330.213 27.253
202606 28.583 333.952 28.583

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 2.03 mean?
Occidental Petroleum (BSP:OXYP34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Aug. 14, 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 Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #534 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Occidental Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Occidental Petroleum's value of 2.03 is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #534 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Occidental Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Occidental Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FANG and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #534 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Occidental Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Occidental Petroleum's value of 2.03 is 73.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Occidental Petroleum's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Occidental Petroleum 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 1.17, based on 765 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. Occidental Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 73.5% 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 Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Occidental Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Occidental Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum (BSP:OXYP34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$42.97, compared to a current price of R$49.86 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 73.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. Occidental Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Occidental Petroleum (BSP:OXYP34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Aug. 14, 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 Occidental Petroleum (BSP:OXYP34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$49.86 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$42.97. GuruFocus considers Occidental Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:OXYP34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: R$42.97 vs. price of R$49.86 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#534 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:OXYP34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Occidental Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX, USA, 77046
Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2025, the company reported net proved reserves of 4.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 at a ratio of roughly 74% oil and natural gas liquids and 26% natural gas.
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