NOV (FRA:NO8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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FRA:NO8 NOV Inc FRA:NO8
72 GF Score
Price €16.20
GF Value €15.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NOV FRA:NO8 -1.82% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:NO8 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 66.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), NOV's current share price is €16.20. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €22.55. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

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

FRA:NO8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.73

During the past years, NOV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.51.

FRA:NO8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.01% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs FRA:NO8: 0.73

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.

NOV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.074. 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 €22.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NOV  (FRA:NO8) 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.


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NOV'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.

NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NOV 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 0.33 0.53 0.57 0.46 0.56

NOV 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 0.42 0.46 0.56 0.69 0.70

FRA:NO8 vs WFRD, AROC, KGS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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NOV 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.20/22.55
=0.72

* 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.

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

For example, NOV'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)
=15.074/333.9520*333.9520
=15.074

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

NOV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 34.958 241.428 48.355
201612 34.902 241.432 48.277
201703 34.248 243.801 46.912
201706 32.675 244.955 44.546
201709 31.092 246.819 42.068
201712 31.332 246.524 42.444
201803 29.904 249.554 40.017
201806 31.104 251.989 41.221
201809 31.353 252.439 41.477
201812 31.680 251.233 42.111
201903 31.565 254.202 41.468
201906 19.289 256.143 25.148
201909 18.960 256.759 24.660
201912 18.141 256.974 23.575
202003 12.789 258.115 16.547
202006 12.488 257.797 16.177
202009 11.950 260.280 15.332
202012 11.030 260.474 14.141
202103 10.925 264.877 13.774
202106 10.851 271.696 13.337
202109 10.900 274.310 13.270
202112 11.262 278.802 13.490
202203 11.433 287.504 13.280
202206 11.823 296.311 13.325
202209 12.517 296.808 14.083
202212 12.246 296.797 13.779
202303 12.437 301.836 13.760
202306 12.737 305.109 13.941
202309 13.132 307.789 14.248
202312 14.357 306.746 15.630
202403 14.529 312.332 15.535
202406 15.052 314.175 16.000
202409 14.969 315.301 15.854
202412 15.959 315.605 16.887
202503 15.756 319.799 16.453
202506 15.129 322.561 15.663
202509 15.006 324.800 15.429
202512 14.836 324.054 15.289
202603 14.915 330.213 15.084
202606 15.074 333.952 15.074

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 0.72 mean?
NOV (FRA:NO8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 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 NOV and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #260 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. NOV's value of 0.72 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #260 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WFRD and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #260 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NOV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. NOV's value of 0.72 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, NOV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.21, NOV 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 1.21, 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. NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 40.5% 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 NOV 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. NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 41% above 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 NOV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV (FRA:NO8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.64, compared to a current price of €16.20 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 40.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 NOV (FRA:NO8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 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 NOV (FRA:NO8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.20 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.64. GuruFocus considers NOV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NO8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €15.64 vs. price of €16.20 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#260 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NOV Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10353 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-4103
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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