CDDRF (Headwater Exploration) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (As of Sep. 19, 2026) — 132% Above Median

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CDDRF Headwater Exploration Inc CDDRF
78 GF Score
Price $9.84
GF Value $6.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Headwater Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Headwater Exploration CDDRF -1.58% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 as of Sep. 19, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates CDDRF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, Headwater Exploration ranks worse than 94.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-19), Headwater Exploration's current share price is $9.8422. Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.59. Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.18.

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

CDDRF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 2.66   Max: 6.71
Current: 6.33

During the past years, Headwater Exploration's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.71. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 2.66.

CDDRF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.3% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs CDDRF: 6.33

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.

Headwater Exploration's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.414. 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 $1.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Headwater Exploration  (OTCPK:CDDRF) 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.


Headwater Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Headwater Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Headwater Exploration'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.

Headwater Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Headwater Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Headwater Exploration 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 3.45 3.66 4.58 5.96 5.23

CDDRF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Headwater Exploration'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.


Headwater Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Headwater Exploration 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.

Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.8422/1.593
=6.18

* 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.

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

For example, Headwater Exploration'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)
=2.414/133.5265*133.5265
=2.414

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Headwater Exploration Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.699 101.765 0.917
201612 0.789 101.449 1.038
201703 0.810 102.634 1.054
201706 0.819 103.029 1.061
201709 0.885 103.345 1.143
201712 1.006 103.345 1.300
201803 1.026 105.004 1.305
201806 0.919 105.557 1.163
201809 0.920 105.636 1.163
201812 0.920 105.399 1.166
201903 0.966 106.979 1.206
201906 0.989 107.690 1.226
201909 0.966 107.611 1.199
201912 1.000 107.769 1.239
202003 0.765 107.927 0.946
202006 0.792 108.401 0.976
202009 0.801 108.164 0.989
202012 1.082 108.559 1.331
202103 1.047 110.298 1.268
202106 1.071 111.720 1.280
202109 1.152 112.905 1.362
202112 1.447 113.774 1.698
202203 1.579 117.646 1.792
202206 1.659 120.806 1.834
202209 1.662 120.648 1.839
202212 1.714 120.964 1.892
202303 1.730 122.702 1.883
202306 1.794 124.203 1.929
202309 1.838 125.230 1.960
202312 1.957 125.072 2.089
202403 1.948 126.258 2.060
202406 2.025 127.522 2.120
202409 2.132 127.285 2.237
202412 2.046 127.364 2.145
202503 2.114 129.181 2.185
202506 2.266 129.892 2.329
202509 2.265 130.287 2.321
202512 2.296 130.366 2.352
202603 2.283 132.262 2.305
202606 2.414 133.527 2.414

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 6.18 mean?
Headwater Exploration (CDDRF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 as of Sep. 19, 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 Headwater Exploration and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 6.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Headwater Exploration ranks #711 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Headwater Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 6.71. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Headwater Exploration's value of 6.18 is 388.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Headwater Exploration ranks #711 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Headwater Exploration has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Headwater Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Headwater Exploration ranks #711 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Headwater Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Headwater Exploration's value of 6.18 is 388.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Headwater Exploration's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 6.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Headwater Exploration 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 1.27, based on 754 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. Headwater Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 388.5% 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 Headwater Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Headwater Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Headwater Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headwater Exploration (CDDRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.73, compared to a current price of $9.84 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 388.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.27. Headwater Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Headwater Exploration (CDDRF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 as of Sep. 19, 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 Headwater Exploration (CDDRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Headwater Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.84 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.73. GuruFocus considers Headwater Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CDDRF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (132% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
  • GF Value™: $6.73 vs. price of $9.84 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 388.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#711 of 754)

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


Headwater Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges C6V:GermanyHWX:Canada
Address 215 - 9th Avenue SW, Unit 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Headwater Exploration Inc is a Canadian resource company engaged in the exploration for and development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Canada. The company has high quality oil production, reserves, and lands in the prolific Clearwater play in the Marten Hills, Greater Peavine and Greater Nipisi areas of Alberta as well as low decline natural gas production and reserves in the McCully Field near Sussex, New Brunswick. Its core operating areas are Clearwater fairway, Alberta and McCully Field, New Brunswick.
78GF Score

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