SLB (BSP:SLBG34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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BSP:SLBG34 SLB Ltd BSP:SLBG34
74 GF Score
Price R$140.84
GF Value R$116.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SLB BSP:SLBG34 +4.03% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates BSP:SLBG34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$116.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, SLB ranks worse than 76.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), SLB's current share price is R$140.84. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$55.64. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.53.

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

BSP:SLBG34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 1.71   Max: 3.63
Current: 2.5

During the past years, SLB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.71.

BSP:SLBG34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.25% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.205 vs BSP:SLBG34: 2.50

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.

SLB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$45.015. 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$55.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SLB  (BSP:SLBG34) 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.


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLB'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.

SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SLB 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 1.09 1.97 2.03 1.61 1.74

SLB 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 1.47 1.52 1.74 2.35 2.16

BSP:SLBG34 vs BKR, FTI, HAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SLB'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.


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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SLB 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=140.84/55.64
=2.53

* 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.

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

For example, SLB'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)
=45.015/333.9520*333.9520
=45.015

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SLB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 49.376 241.428 68.299
201612 49.513 241.432 68.487
201703 45.699 243.801 62.597
201706 47.032 244.955 64.120
201709 44.743 246.819 60.538
201712 43.858 246.524 59.412
201803 43.705 249.554 58.486
201806 49.700 251.989 65.866
201809 54.197 252.439 71.697
201812 50.772 251.233 67.489
201903 50.054 254.202 65.757
201906 49.976 256.143 65.157
201909 35.579 256.759 46.276
201912 35.219 256.974 45.769
202003 27.394 258.115 35.443
202006 22.501 257.797 29.148
202009 23.161 260.280 29.717
202012 22.301 260.474 28.592
202103 25.273 264.877 31.864
202106 22.945 271.696 28.203
202109 25.145 274.310 30.612
202112 30.229 278.802 36.209
202203 27.016 287.504 31.381
202206 29.131 296.311 32.832
202209 31.800 296.808 35.780
202212 32.659 296.797 36.747
202303 33.013 301.836 36.526
202306 31.775 305.109 34.779
202309 33.631 307.789 36.490
202312 34.661 306.746 37.735
202403 36.122 312.332 38.622
202406 39.966 314.175 42.482
202409 42.178 315.301 44.673
202412 46.013 315.605 48.688
202503 41.307 319.799 43.135
202506 41.662 322.561 43.133
202509 46.013 324.800 47.310
202512 47.629 324.054 49.084
202603 45.783 330.213 46.301
202606 45.015 333.952 45.015

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 2.53 mean?
SLB (BSP:SLBG34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 as of Aug. 16, 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 SLB and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #581 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.63. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. SLB's value of 2.53 is 110% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLB ranks #581 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SLB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BKR and FTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #581 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SLB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. SLB's value of 2.53 is 110% above this benchmark. Historically, SLB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.21, SLB 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 1.21, based on 762 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. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is 110% 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 SLB and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB (BSP:SLBG34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$116.63, compared to a current price of R$140.84 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 110% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. SLB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 SLB (BSP:SLBG34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Aug. 16, 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 SLB (BSP:SLBG34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$140.84 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$116.63. GuruFocus considers SLB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SLBG34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: R$116.63 vs. price of R$140.84 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110% above the Oil & Gas median (#581 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SLBG34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SLB Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger. Today, it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.
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