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The historical rank and industry rank for Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8H6'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.51 Max: 3.14
Current: 0.16
During the past years, Houston American Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.14. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.51.
FRA:8H6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 1.18
vs FRA:8H6: 0.16
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.
Houston American Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €0.411. 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 €11.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.
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Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) 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.
Houston American Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Houston American Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Houston American 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.
Houston American Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:8H6 vs PVL, EP, LRDC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Houston American 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.
Houston American Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Houston American 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.
* 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.
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 0.15 mean?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 12, 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 Houston American Energy and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.14.
Is Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Houston American Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 3.14. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Houston American Energy's value of 0.15 is 87.3% below this industry median. Overall, Houston American Energy has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PVL and EP?
Houston American Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Houston American Energy's value of 0.15 is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Houston American Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Houston American Energy has consistently been below 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 1.18, 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. Houston American Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 87.3% below 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 Houston American Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houston American Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houston American Energy stock overvalued right now?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 87.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Houston American Energy's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 12, 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houston American Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8H6:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (71% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €1.70 (78.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% below the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8H6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.
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