PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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FRA:PC6 PetroChina Co Ltd FRA:PC6
73 GF Score
Price €1.07
GF Value €0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PetroChina Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PetroChina Co FRA:PC6 -1.97% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:PC6 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, PetroChina Co ranks worse than 54.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), PetroChina Co's current share price is €1.0675. PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.73. PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.46.

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

FRA:PC6' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.64
Current: 1.33

During the past years, PetroChina Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.11.

FRA:PC6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.46% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs FRA:PC6: 1.33

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.

PetroChina Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.114. 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 €0.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PetroChina Co  (FRA:PC6) 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.


PetroChina Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PetroChina Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PetroChina Co'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.

PetroChina Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PetroChina Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PetroChina Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.12 1.16 1.08 1.39 1.61

FRA:PC6 vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, PetroChina Co'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.


PetroChina Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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PetroChina Co 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.

PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.0675/0.73
=1.46

* 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.

PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, PetroChina Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.114/116.3033*116.3033
=1.114

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

PetroChina Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.873 101.400 1.001
201609 0.863 102.400 0.980
201612 0.890 102.600 1.009
201703 0.888 103.200 1.001
201706 0.856 103.100 0.966
201709 0.833 104.100 0.931
201712 0.836 104.500 0.930
201803 0.842 105.300 0.930
201806 0.874 104.900 0.969
201809 0.832 106.600 0.908
201812 0.847 106.500 0.925
201903 0.883 107.700 0.954
201906 0.860 107.700 0.929
201909 0.855 109.800 0.906
201912 0.863 111.200 0.903
202003 0.854 112.300 0.884
202006 0.815 110.400 0.859
202009 0.825 111.700 0.859
202012 0.835 111.500 0.871
202103 0.876 112.662 0.904
202106 0.884 111.769 0.920
202109 0.896 112.215 0.929
202112 0.959 113.108 0.986
202203 1.020 114.335 1.038
202206 1.031 114.558 1.047
202209 1.056 115.339 1.065
202212 1.011 115.116 1.021
202303 1.043 115.116 1.054
202306 0.995 114.558 1.010
202309 0.995 115.339 1.003
202312 1.018 114.781 1.032
202403 1.041 115.227 1.051
202406 1.042 114.781 1.056
202409 1.037 115.785 1.042
202412 1.086 114.893 1.099
202503 1.091 115.116 1.102
202506 1.026 114.907 1.038
202509 1.018 115.471 1.025
202512 1.051 115.832 1.055
202603 1.114 116.303 1.114

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 1.46 mean?
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 as of Jul. 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 PetroChina Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #421 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PetroChina Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.64. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. PetroChina Co's value of 1.46 is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #421 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroChina Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroChina Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #421 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PetroChina Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. PetroChina Co's value of 1.46 is 23.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PetroChina Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.18, PetroChina Co 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 1.18, based on 773 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. PetroChina Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.46 is 23.7% 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 PetroChina Co 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. PetroChina Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroChina Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.93, compared to a current price of €1.07 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 23.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. PetroChina Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 as of Jul. 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.07 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.93. GuruFocus considers PetroChina Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PC6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.46 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: €0.93 vs. price of €1.07 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#421 of 773)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PetroChina Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 9 Dongzhimen North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100007
PetroChina, the national champion that inherited the majority of Chinese onshore oil and gas assets, has developed into an international supermajor. In 2025, it produced more than 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent of oil and gas, and processed 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil. It also has more than 22,000 service stations. The fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, refined products, chemical products, and natural gas have a significant impact on PetroChina's revenue. State-owned China National Petroleum Corp is PetroChina's controlling shareholder with a stake of more than 82%.
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