Journey Energy (FRA:17J) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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FRA:17J Journey Energy Inc FRA:17J
65 GF Score
Price €3.42
GF Value €1.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Journey Energy FRA:17J +6.87% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:17J with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, Journey Energy ranks worse than 61.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Journey Energy's current share price is €3.42. Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.14. Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.60.

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

FRA:17J' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.03   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.6

During the past years, Journey Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.03.

FRA:17J's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.55% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.205 vs FRA:17J: 1.60

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.

Journey Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.384. 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 €2.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Journey Energy  (FRA:17J) 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.


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Journey Energy'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.

Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Journey Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Journey Energy 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 0.59 0.99 0.97 1.63 1.20

FRA:17J vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Journey Energy'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.


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Journey Energy 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.

Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.42/2.14
=1.60

* 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.

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

For example, Journey Energy'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)
=3.384/133.5265*133.5265
=3.384

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Journey Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.615 101.765 3.431
201612 3.575 101.449 4.705
201703 3.415 102.634 4.443
201706 3.334 103.029 4.321
201709 3.388 103.345 4.377
201712 1.421 103.345 1.836
201803 1.332 105.004 1.694
201806 1.187 105.557 1.502
201809 1.211 105.636 1.531
201812 0.930 105.399 1.178
201903 0.886 106.979 1.106
201906 0.692 107.690 0.858
201909 0.651 107.611 0.808
201912 0.507 107.769 0.628
202003 -0.495 107.927 -0.612
202006 -0.727 108.401 -0.896
202009 -0.824 108.164 -1.017
202012 -0.289 108.559 -0.355
202103 -0.272 110.298 -0.329
202106 -0.280 111.720 -0.335
202109 1.108 112.905 1.310
202112 1.212 113.774 1.422
202203 1.536 117.646 1.743
202206 2.082 120.806 2.301
202209 2.360 120.648 2.612
202212 3.418 120.964 3.773
202303 3.443 122.702 3.747
202306 3.492 124.203 3.754
202309 3.575 125.230 3.812
202312 3.525 125.072 3.763
202403 3.570 126.258 3.776
202406 3.544 127.522 3.711
202409 3.491 127.285 3.662
202412 3.262 127.364 3.420
202503 3.215 129.181 3.323
202506 3.211 129.892 3.301
202509 3.167 130.287 3.246
202512 3.255 130.366 3.334
202603 3.273 132.262 3.304
202606 3.384 133.527 3.384

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 1.60 mean?
Journey Energy (FRA:17J) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 as of Aug. 16, 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 Journey Energy and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #469 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.95. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Journey Energy's value of 1.60 is 32.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #469 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Journey Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #469 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Journey Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Journey Energy's value of 1.60 is 32.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Journey Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Journey Energy 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 762 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. Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.60 is 32.8% 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 Journey Energy 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. Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Journey Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Journey Energy (FRA:17J) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.91, compared to a current price of €3.42 — trading 79.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 32.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Journey Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Journey Energy (FRA:17J), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.60 as of Aug. 16, 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 Journey Energy (FRA:17J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Journey Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.42 is trading 79.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.91. GuruFocus considers Journey Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:17J:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.60 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: €1.91 vs. price of €3.42 (79.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#469 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:17J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Journey Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 517 - 10th Avenue South West, Suite 700, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2R 0A8
Journey Energy Inc is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Journey generates revenue mainly from the sale of crude oil, condensate, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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