Chevron (BUE:CVX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.06 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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BUE:CVX Chevron Corp BUE:CVX
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What is Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chevron BUE:CVX +3.30% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates BUE:CVX with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS15,477.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Chevron ranks worse than 69.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Chevron's current share price is ARS19410.00. Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS9,430.24. Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.06.

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

BUE:CVX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.61   Max: 2.23
Current: 2.03

During the past years, Chevron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.61.

BUE:CVX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.67% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs BUE:CVX: 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.

Chevron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS1,129,766.106. 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 ARS9,430.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Chevron  (BUE:CVX) 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.


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chevron'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.

Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chevron 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 1.35 1.96 1.59 1.54 1.61

Chevron 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 1.51 1.63 1.61 2.16 1.71

BUE:CVX vs XOM, NFG, DEC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Chevron'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.


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Chevron 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19410.00/9430.24
=2.06

* 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.

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

For example, Chevron'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)
=1129766.106/333.9520*333.9520
=1,129,766.106

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Chevron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9,279.864 241.428 12,836.246
201612 9,759.119 241.432 13,498.945
201703 9,543.150 243.801 13,071.948
201706 10,176.655 244.955 13,874.035
201709 10,828.505 246.819 14,651.226
201712 11,879.757 246.524 16,092.829
201803 12,682.727 249.554 16,971.966
201806 15,847.737 251.989 21,002.438
201809 23,661.199 252.439 31,301.442
201812 24,500.048 251.233 32,566.741
201903 25,455.431 254.202 33,441.484
201906 29,445.906 256.143 38,390.740
201909 36,874.262 256.759 47,960.280
201912 36,639.153 256.974 47,614.616
202003 38,280.661 258.115 49,527.936
202006 39,337.633 257.797 50,958.239
202009 41,912.052 260.280 53,775.217
202012 44,532.965 260.474 57,095.421
202103 49,295.130 264.877 62,150.384
202106 52,189.888 271.696 64,148.598
202109 55,131.686 274.310 67,118.723
202112 58,651.421 278.802 70,253.296
202203 64,388.181 287.504 74,790.479
202206 76,066.466 296.311 85,729.347
202209 91,894.378 296.808 103,394.488
202212 112,374.339 296.797 126,442.098
202303 134,035.517 301.836 148,297.184
202306 164,042.566 305.109 179,550.072
202309 246,946.978 307.789 267,938.221
202312 251,066.075 306.746 273,333.696
202403 590,674.864 312.332 631,562.095
202406 628,595.640 314.175 668,165.103
202409 666,188.026 315.301 705,595.046
202412 695,714.144 315.605 736,157.950
202503 734,871.209 319.799 767,393.613
202506 811,430.459 322.561 840,085.518
202509 1,031,570.823 324.800 1,060,637.745
202512 1,093,318.097 324.054 1,126,712.724
202603 1,031,848.149 330.213 1,043,531.760
202606 1,129,766.106 333.952 1,129,766.106

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 2.06 mean?
Chevron (BUE:CVX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 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 Chevron and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #533 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Chevron's value of 2.06 is 70.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chevron ranks #533 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chevron has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and NFG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #533 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chevron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Chevron's value of 2.06 is 70.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chevron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Chevron 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 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. Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.06 is 70.2% 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 Chevron 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. Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chevron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron (BUE:CVX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS15,477.31, compared to a current price of ARS19,410.00 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 70.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Chevron's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chevron (BUE:CVX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 as of Aug. 02, 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 Chevron (BUE:CVX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS19,410.00 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS15,477.31. GuruFocus considers Chevron to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CVX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.06 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: ARS15,477.31 vs. price of ARS19,410.00 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#533 of 765)

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


Chevron Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77002-7327
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with 2025 worldwide net oil-equivalent production of 3.7 million barrels per day, including 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and 2.3 million barrels of liquids per day. Production takes place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company's refining networks arelocated in the United States and Asia, with a total worldwide refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day at year-end 2025. Net proved reserves at year-end 2025 stood at 10.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 5.7 billion barrels of liquids and 29.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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