Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.49 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 260% Above Median

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CHIX:FROO Frontline PLC CHIX:FROO
78 GF Score
Price kr359.75
GF Value kr256.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Frontline Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Frontline CHIX:FROO 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 260% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FROO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr256.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, Frontline ranks worse than 86.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Frontline's current share price is kr359.75. Frontline's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr103.11. Frontline's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.49.

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

CHIX:FROo' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.97   Max: 3.87
Current: 3.45

During the past years, Frontline's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.87. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.97.

CHIX:FROo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.03% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs CHIX:FROo: 3.45

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.

Frontline's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr123.269. 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 kr103.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Frontline  (CHIX:FROo) 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.


Frontline Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Frontline Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontline'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.

Frontline Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Frontline 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 1.05 1.81 2.52 1.46 2.10

Frontline Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.59 2.18 2.10 3.30

CHIX:FROO vs VNOM, GLNG, HESM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline'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.


Frontline Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frontline 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=359.75/103.11
=3.49

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=123.269/330.2130*330.2130
=123.269

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Frontline Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 75.501 241.018 103.442
201609 73.226 241.428 100.155
201612 75.609 241.432 103.412
201703 75.536 243.801 102.309
201706 72.706 244.955 98.012
201709 66.314 246.819 88.720
201712 58.158 246.524 77.901
201803 52.967 249.554 70.087
201806 54.245 251.989 71.084
201809 55.271 252.439 72.299
201812 59.117 251.233 77.702
201903 61.027 254.202 79.275
201906 61.334 256.143 79.070
201909 64.504 256.759 82.957
201912 69.205 256.974 88.929
202003 83.093 258.115 106.303
202006 80.313 257.797 102.873
202009 75.139 260.280 95.328
202012 71.000 260.474 90.009
202103 70.659 264.877 88.088
202106 68.765 271.696 83.575
202109 0.000 274.310 0.000
202112 72.478 278.802 85.843
202203 73.099 287.504 83.958
202206 91.330 296.311 101.779
202209 93.816 296.808 104.375
202212 100.316 296.797 111.610
202303 105.116 301.836 114.998
202306 111.384 305.109 120.549
202309 107.253 307.789 115.067
202312 107.939 306.746 116.197
202403 113.304 312.332 119.791
202406 115.692 314.175 121.598
202409 112.057 315.301 117.357
202412 117.971 315.605 123.431
202503 111.726 319.799 115.364
202506 106.861 322.561 109.396
202509 103.873 324.800 105.604
202512 114.013 324.054 116.180
202603 123.269 330.213 123.269

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 3.49 mean?
Frontline (CHIX:FROO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 as of Jul. 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 Frontline and its competitors. This is 260% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Frontline's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #665 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Frontline's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Frontline's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 is 260% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 3.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Frontline's value of 3.49 is 190.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontline ranks #665 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VNOM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #665 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Frontline in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Frontline's value of 3.49 is 190.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontline's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Frontline 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 1.20, based on 773 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. Frontline's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.49 is 190.8% 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 Frontline and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontline's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 260% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (CHIX:FROO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr256.33, compared to a current price of kr359.75 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49, which is 260% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 190.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.49 as of Jul. 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr359.75 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr256.33. GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FROO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.49 (260% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: kr256.33 vs. price of kr359.75 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 190.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#665 of 773)

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


Frontline Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8, John Kennedy Street, Office 740B, 7th Floor, Iris House, Limassol, CYP, 3106
Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. It owns and operates modern fleets in the industry, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, LR2, and Aframax tankers, which operate in the spot and time charter markets. The vessels normally trade between the larger refinery centers around the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The company generates the majority of its revenue from voyage and time charters. It has only one reportable segment: tankers.
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