Shell (FRA:L3H) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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FRA:L3H Shell PLC FRA:L3H
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Price €77.50
GF Value €64.96
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What is Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shell FRA:L3H -0.64% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:L3H with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €64.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Shell ranks worse than 56.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Shell's current share price is €77.50. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €54.41. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.42.

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

FRA:L3H' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.91   Max: 1.52
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Shell's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.52. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.91.

FRA:L3H's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.47% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs FRA:L3H: 1.43

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.

Shell's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.629. 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 €54.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Shell  (FRA:L3H) 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.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shell'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.

Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shell Quarterly Data
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FRA:L3H vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Shell'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.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Shell 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.

Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=77.50/54.41
=1.42

* 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.

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

For example, Shell'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)
=56.629/142.3000*142.3000
=56.629

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

Shell Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 41.037 101.500 57.533
201612 43.291 102.200 60.277
201703 43.398 102.700 60.132
201706 41.619 103.500 57.221
201709 40.325 104.300 55.017
201712 39.372 105.000 53.358
201803 38.366 105.100 51.946
201806 40.492 105.900 54.410
201809 40.794 106.600 54.456
201812 42.498 107.100 56.466
201903 41.653 107.000 55.395
201906 40.794 107.900 53.800
201909 42.930 108.400 56.356
201912 42.590 108.500 55.858
202003 41.528 108.600 54.415
202006 35.749 108.800 46.756
202009 33.565 109.200 43.739
202012 32.703 109.400 42.538
202103 35.228 109.700 45.697
202106 35.720 111.400 45.628
202109 35.799 112.400 45.322
202112 39.611 114.700 49.143
202203 42.327 116.500 51.701
202206 49.004 120.500 57.869
202209 52.564 122.300 61.160
202212 51.347 125.300 58.313
202303 52.665 126.800 59.103
202306 52.202 129.400 57.406
202309 53.913 130.100 58.969
202312 52.457 130.500 57.200
202403 53.357 131.600 57.695
202406 54.802 133.000 58.634
202409 54.683 133.500 58.288
202412 55.975 135.100 58.958
202503 55.284 136.100 57.802
202506 53.403 138.400 54.908
202509 51.852 138.900 53.121
202512 52.349 139.900 53.247
202603 53.544 140.800 54.114
202606 56.629 142.300 56.629

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 1.42 mean?
Shell (FRA:L3H) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shell and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #432 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Shell's value of 1.42 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shell ranks #432 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shell has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #432 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Shell's value of 1.42 is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shell's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Shell 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 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. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 17.4% 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 Shell 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. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell (FRA:L3H) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €64.96, compared to a current price of €77.50 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 17.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Shell's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Shell (FRA:L3H), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shell (FRA:L3H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €77.50 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.96. GuruFocus considers Shell to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L3H:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: €64.96 vs. price of €77.50 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#432 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L3H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shell Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Shell Centre, London, GBR, SE1 7NA
Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Northwestern Europe, China, and North America.
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