Capex (BUE:CAPX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.24 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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BUE:CAPX Capex SA BUE:CAPX
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GF Value ARS7,201.11
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What is Capex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Capex BUE:CAPX -0.37% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 6.75. GuruFocus rates BUE:CAPX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS7,201.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 766 Oil & Gas companies, Capex ranks worse than 89.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Capex's current share price is ARS4030.00. Capex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS949.47. Capex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.24.

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

BUE:CAPX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 6.75   Max: 35.54
Current: 4.26

During the past years, Capex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 35.54. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 6.75.

BUE:CAPX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.16% of 766 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs BUE:CAPX: 4.26

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.

Capex's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS3,961.585. 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 ARS949.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Capex  (BUE:CAPX) 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.


Capex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Capex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capex'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.

Capex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Capex Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.20 6.80 15.90 10.10 4.68

Capex Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 10.10 7.72 7.69 6.11 4.68

BUE:CAPX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Capex'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.


Capex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Capex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4030.00/949.47
=4.24

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=3961.585/333.0200*333.0200
=3,961.585

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Capex Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 10.327 240.628 14.292
201610 11.278 241.729 15.537
201701 18.771 242.839 25.742
201704 19.560 244.524 26.639
201707 21.824 244.786 29.691
201710 23.328 246.663 31.495
201801 29.109 247.867 39.109
201804 64.874 250.546 86.229
201807 39.088 252.006 51.654
201810 46.751 252.885 61.566
201901 67.299 251.712 89.038
201904 112.037 255.548 146.002
201907 85.671 256.571 111.198
201910 90.780 257.346 117.474
202001 103.591 257.971 133.728
202004 149.282 256.389 193.900
202007 103.666 259.101 133.241
202010 111.401 260.388 142.475
202101 110.664 261.582 140.886
202104 221.268 267.054 275.924
202107 153.245 273.003 186.934
202110 178.428 276.589 214.832
202201 191.864 281.148 227.263
202204 488.734 289.109 562.965
202207 285.922 296.276 321.382
202210 292.813 298.012 327.210
202301 341.079 299.170 379.671
202304 2,096.955 303.363 2,301.955
202307 658.559 305.691 717.435
202310 875.561 307.671 947.698
202401 1,325.487 308.417 1,431.224
202404 2,838.641 313.548 3,014.927
202407 2,227.357 314.540 2,358.220
202410 2,579.959 315.664 2,721.812
202501 2,733.360 317.671 2,865.429
202504 3,806.547 320.795 3,951.609
202507 2,996.218 323.048 3,088.707
202510 3,047.906 0.000
202601 3,327.736 325.252 3,407.212
202604 3,961.585 333.020 3,961.585

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 4.24 mean?
Capex (BUE:CAPX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 as of Jul. 28, 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 Capex and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, Capex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 35.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Capex ranks #683 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Capex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Capex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 35.54. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Capex's value of 4.24 is 250.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capex ranks #683 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capex has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Capex ranks #683 out of 766 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Capex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Capex's value of 4.24 is 250.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Capex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 35.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Capex 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 766 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. Capex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 is 250.4% 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 Capex 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. Capex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capex (BUE:CAPX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS7,201.11, compared to a current price of ARS4,030.00 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 250.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Capex's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Capex (BUE:CAPX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 28, 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 Capex (BUE:CAPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS4,030.00 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS7,201.11. GuruFocus considers Capex to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CAPX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.24 (37% below median its 10-year median of 6.75)
  • GF Value™: ARS7,201.11 vs. price of ARS4,030.00 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#683 of 766)

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


Capex Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Carlos F. Melo 630, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1638
Capex SA is an Argentina based company predominantly engaged in generation of electricity. It operates in the business segments of Oil and Gas which consists the exploration, production and sale of oil and gas, Energy which is engaged in electric power generation, LPG which involves the production and sale of gas derived liquid fuel, and Renewable energies segment which consists of wind electric power generation activities, Hydrogen Energy which involves generation of electric power with hydrogen activities, and Oxygen which includes the oxygen production and sale operations. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Oil and Gas segment.
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