HF Sinclair (FRA:HL80) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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FRA:HL80 HF Sinclair Corp FRA:HL80
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Price €79.98
GF Value €46.58
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What is HF Sinclair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HF Sinclair FRA:HL80 +5.57% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:HL80 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, HF Sinclair ranks worse than 68.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), HF Sinclair's current share price is €79.98. HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €41.60. HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.92.

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

FRA:HL80' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.33   Max: 3.63
Current: 1.96

During the past years, HF Sinclair's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.33.

FRA:HL80's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.5% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs FRA:HL80: 1.96

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.

HF Sinclair's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €50.532. 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 €41.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HF Sinclair  (FRA:HL80) 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.


HF Sinclair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HF Sinclair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HF Sinclair'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.

HF Sinclair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HF Sinclair 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 0.94 1.37 1.38 0.82 1.03

HF Sinclair 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 0.93 1.18 1.03 1.36 1.48

FRA:HL80 vs SUN, PBF, IEP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, HF Sinclair'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.


HF Sinclair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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HF Sinclair 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.

HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=79.98/41.60
=1.92

* 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.

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

For example, HF Sinclair'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)
=50.532/333.9520*333.9520
=50.532

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

HF Sinclair Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.533 241.428 32.552
201612 25.024 241.432 34.614
201703 24.216 243.801 33.170
201706 23.163 244.955 31.579
201709 22.948 246.819 31.049
201712 25.581 246.524 34.653
201803 25.606 249.554 34.266
201806 28.354 251.989 37.577
201809 29.535 252.439 39.072
201812 30.225 251.233 40.177
201903 31.427 254.202 41.286
201906 32.078 256.143 41.822
201909 33.771 256.759 43.924
201912 33.244 256.974 43.202
202003 31.274 258.115 40.463
202006 29.523 257.797 38.244
202009 27.963 260.280 35.878
202012 26.158 260.474 33.537
202103 27.195 264.877 34.287
202106 27.806 271.696 34.177
202109 29.957 274.310 36.470
202112 30.882 278.802 36.991
202203 33.013 287.504 38.346
202206 39.081 296.311 44.046
202209 45.149 296.808 50.799
202212 44.277 296.797 49.820
202303 45.026 301.836 49.817
202306 46.598 305.109 51.003
202309 50.849 307.789 55.171
202312 46.626 306.746 50.761
202403 47.636 312.332 50.933
202406 48.150 314.175 51.181
202409 45.989 315.301 48.709
202412 47.029 315.605 49.763
202503 45.104 319.799 47.100
202506 43.016 322.561 44.535
202509 43.678 324.800 44.909
202512 43.144 324.054 44.462
202603 46.682 330.213 47.211
202606 50.532 333.952 50.532

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 1.92 mean?
HF Sinclair (FRA:HL80) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 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 HF Sinclair and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, HF Sinclair ranks #524 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HF Sinclair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.63. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. HF Sinclair's value of 1.92 is 64.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HF Sinclair ranks #524 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HF Sinclair has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HF Sinclair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SUN and PBF?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, HF Sinclair ranks #524 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HF Sinclair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. HF Sinclair's value of 1.92 is 64.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HF Sinclair's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.17, HF Sinclair 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 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. HF Sinclair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 64.1% 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 HF Sinclair 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. HF Sinclair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HF Sinclair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HF Sinclair (FRA:HL80) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.58, compared to a current price of €79.98 — trading 71.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 64.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. HF Sinclair's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 HF Sinclair (FRA:HL80), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Aug. 15, 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 HF Sinclair (FRA:HL80) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HF Sinclair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €79.98 is trading 71.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.58. GuruFocus considers HF Sinclair to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HL80:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: €46.58 vs. price of €79.98 (71.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#524 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HL80 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HF Sinclair Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DINO:USAHL80:Germany
Address 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219
HF Sinclair is an integrated petroleum refiner that owns and operates seven refineries serving the Rockies, midcontinent, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest, with a total crude oil throughput capacity of 678,000 barrels per day. It can produce 380 million gallons of renewable diesel annually. It operates a marketing business with over 350 distributors and 1,700 branded wholesale sites across 30 states. It also owns and operates 4,500 miles of petroleum product pipelines and terminals principally in the Southwestern United States.
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