FLNG (Flex LNG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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FLNG Flex LNG Ltd FLNG
63 GF Score
Price $31.22
GF Value $26.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Flex LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Flex LNG FLNG +0.77% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates FLNG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 Oil & Gas companies, Flex LNG ranks worse than 63.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Flex LNG's current share price is $31.22. Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.25. Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.71.

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

FLNG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.14
Current: 1.7

During the past years, Flex LNG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.27.

FLNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.56% of 752 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FLNG: 1.70

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.

Flex LNG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.987. 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 $18.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Flex LNG  (NYSE:FLNG) 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.


Flex LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Flex LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flex LNG'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.

Flex LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Flex LNG 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 1.36 1.86 1.55 1.24 1.37

Flex LNG 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 1.19 1.37 1.37 1.63 1.54

FLNG vs GLP, PBT, GEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Flex LNG'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.


Flex LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Flex LNG 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.

Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.22/18.25
=1.71

* 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.

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

For example, Flex LNG'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)
=12.987/333.9520*333.9520
=12.987

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Flex LNG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.106 241.428 22.278
201612 16.096 241.432 22.264
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 14.213 244.955 19.377
201709 14.100 246.819 19.078
201712 14.134 246.524 19.147
201803 14.087 249.554 18.851
201806 14.009 251.989 18.566
201809 14.040 252.439 18.574
201812 15.292 251.233 20.327
201903 15.230 254.202 20.008
201906 15.159 256.143 19.764
201909 15.168 256.759 19.728
201912 15.510 256.974 20.156
202003 15.136 258.115 19.583
202006 15.015 257.797 19.451
202009 15.087 260.280 19.357
202012 15.493 260.474 19.863
202103 16.153 264.877 20.365
202106 15.991 271.696 19.655
202109 16.214 274.310 19.739
202112 16.740 278.802 20.051
202203 17.041 287.504 19.794
202206 17.121 296.311 19.296
202209 16.726 296.808 18.819
202212 16.897 296.797 19.012
202303 16.218 301.836 17.944
202306 16.201 305.109 17.733
202309 16.282 307.789 17.666
202312 15.774 306.746 17.173
202403 15.649 312.332 16.732
202406 15.289 314.175 16.251
202409 14.826 315.301 15.703
202412 14.913 315.605 15.780
202503 14.511 319.799 15.153
202506 14.089 322.561 14.587
202509 13.650 324.800 14.035
202512 13.297 324.054 13.703
202603 12.908 330.213 13.054
202606 12.987 333.952 12.987

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 1.71 mean?
Flex LNG (FLNG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 as of Sep. 09, 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 Flex LNG and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Flex LNG ranks #478 out of 752 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Flex LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 2.14. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Flex LNG's value of 1.71 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flex LNG ranks #478 out of 752 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flex LNG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GLP and PBT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Flex LNG ranks #478 out of 752 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Flex LNG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Flex LNG's value of 1.71 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Flex LNG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Flex LNG 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 1.25, based on 752 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. Flex LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 36.8% 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 Flex LNG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flex LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flex LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex LNG (FLNG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.06, compared to a current price of $31.22 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 36.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.25. Flex LNG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Flex LNG (FLNG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Sep. 09, 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 Flex LNG (FLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex LNG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.22 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.06. GuruFocus considers Flex LNG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FLNG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: $26.06 vs. price of $31.22 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#478 of 752)

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


Flex LNG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0QQA:Germany
Address 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Par-la-Ville Place, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Flex LNG Ltd is an LNG shipping company with a fleet of next-generation LNG carriers with large cargo capacity. The company's fleet consists of several LNG carriers on the water, and all of its vessels are of the latest generation equipped with two-stroke propulsion. Its fleet consists of M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (MEGI) LNG carriers and Generation X Dual Fuel (X-DF) LNG carriers, offering improvements in fuel efficiency and thus also carbon footprint compared to the older steam and four-stroke propelled ships. The company has one reportable segment: vessel operations, which generates revenue from the chartering of vessels to customers.
63GF Score

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