CVR Energy (FRA:FL9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.78 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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FRA:FL9 CVR Energy Inc FRA:FL9
68 GF Score
Price €26.70
GF Value €24.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CVR Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CVR Energy FRA:FL9 +0.56% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:FL9 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Oil & Gas companies, CVR Energy ranks worse than 81.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), CVR Energy's current share price is €26.70. CVR Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.59. CVR Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.78.

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

FRA:FL9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 2.27   Max: 3.88
Current: 2.86

During the past years, CVR Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.88. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 2.27.

FRA:FL9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.36% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:FL9: 2.86

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.

CVR Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.533. 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 €9.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CVR Energy  (FRA:FL9) 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.


CVR Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CVR Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CVR 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.

CVR Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CVR Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CVR 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 2.35 3.23 2.30 3.05 2.53

FRA:FL9 vs DKL, DK, PARR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, CVR 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.


CVR Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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CVR 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.70/9.59
=2.78

* 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.

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

For example, CVR 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)
=4.533/333.9520*333.9520
=4.533

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CVR Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.178 241.428 12.695
201612 9.369 241.432 12.959
201703 9.012 243.801 12.344
201706 8.026 244.955 10.942
201709 7.361 246.819 9.960
201712 8.943 246.524 12.115
201803 8.795 249.554 11.769
201806 8.705 251.989 11.536
201809 10.562 252.439 13.972
201812 11.244 251.233 14.946
201903 11.823 254.202 15.532
201906 12.184 256.143 15.885
201909 12.907 256.759 16.787
201912 12.471 256.974 16.207
202003 11.028 258.115 14.268
202006 10.423 257.797 13.502
202009 9.155 260.280 11.746
202012 8.332 260.474 10.682
202103 8.197 264.877 10.335
202106 3.988 271.696 4.902
202109 4.794 274.310 5.836
202112 4.868 278.802 5.831
202203 5.817 287.504 6.757
202206 7.236 296.311 8.155
202209 5.626 296.808 6.330
202212 4.986 296.797 5.610
202303 6.271 301.836 6.938
202306 6.932 305.109 7.587
202309 8.920 307.789 9.678
202312 7.726 306.746 8.411
202403 8.044 312.332 8.601
202406 7.846 314.175 8.340
202409 6.050 315.301 6.408
202412 6.678 315.605 7.066
202503 5.337 319.799 5.573
202506 4.019 322.561 4.161
202509 7.119 324.800 7.320
202512 6.201 324.054 6.390
202603 4.629 330.213 4.681
202606 4.533 333.952 4.533

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 2.78 mean?
CVR Energy (FRA:FL9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 as of Aug. 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 CVR Energy and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, CVR Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #624 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is CVR Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CVR Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 3.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. CVR Energy's value of 2.78 is 137.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #624 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CVR Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVR Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DKL and DK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #624 out of 767 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CVR Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. CVR Energy's value of 2.78 is 137.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CVR Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 3.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 1.17, CVR 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 1.17, based on 767 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. CVR Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 is 137.6% 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 CVR Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVR Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVR Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVR Energy (FRA:FL9) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.47, compared to a current price of €26.70 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 137.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. CVR Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 CVR Energy (FRA:FL9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Aug. 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 CVR Energy (FRA:FL9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVR Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.70 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.47. GuruFocus considers CVR Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FL9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.78 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27)
  • GF Value™: €24.47 vs. price of €26.70 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#624 of 767)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FL9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CVR Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CVI:USA0HRR:UKFL9:Germany
Address 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77479
CVR Energy Inc is a holding company that engages in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing through its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include several complex, full-coking crude oil refineries, along with a crude oil gathering system, pipelines, storage tanks, and marketing and supply. The company's refineries can process blends of a variety of crude oil ranging from heavy sour to light sweet crude oil. Crude oil for CVR's refineries is supplied through its wholly-owned gathering system and pipeline. From its refineries, CVR supplies products through tanker trucks directly to customers located in close geographic proximity and customers at throughput terminals. The company's customers include retailers, railroads, and farm cooperatives.
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