StealthGas (FRA:S6W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 117% Above Median

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FRA:S6W StealthGas Inc FRA:S6W
64 GF Score
Price €7.35
GF Value €5.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is StealthGas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

StealthGas FRA:S6W -1.34% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:S6W with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Transportation companies, StealthGas ranks better than 84.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), StealthGas's current share price is €7.35. StealthGas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.77. StealthGas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.50.

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

FRA:S6W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.6
Current: 0.5

During the past years, StealthGas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.60. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.23.

FRA:S6W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.93% of 730 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs FRA:S6W: 0.50

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.

StealthGas's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.459. 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 €14.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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StealthGas  (FRA:S6W) 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.


StealthGas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


StealthGas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StealthGas'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.

StealthGas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

StealthGas 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 0.14 0.17 0.40 0.34 0.41

StealthGas 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 0.34 0.38 0.39 0.41 0.53

FRA:S6W vs SHIP, DSX, SMHI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, StealthGas'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.


StealthGas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, StealthGas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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StealthGas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.35/14.77
=0.50

* 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.

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

For example, StealthGas'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)
=16.459/124.8200*124.8200
=16.459

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.8200.

StealthGas Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.920 100.121 16.107
201609 12.896 99.878 16.116
201612 13.651 100.110 17.021
201703 13.515 100.770 16.741
201706 12.822 101.138 15.824
201709 12.043 100.882 14.901
201712 12.157 100.762 15.060
201803 11.558 100.534 14.350
201806 12.203 102.121 14.915
201809 12.211 101.982 14.946
201812 12.295 101.330 15.145
201903 12.402 101.482 15.254
201906 12.384 101.837 15.179
201909 12.671 101.906 15.520
201912 12.714 102.120 15.540
202003 0.000 101.479 0.000
202006 13.225 100.239 16.468
202009 12.667 99.886 15.829
202012 12.259 99.751 15.340
202103 12.552 99.817 15.696
202106 12.340 101.270 15.210
202109 12.676 102.095 15.497
202112 10.999 104.853 13.094
202203 11.487 108.651 13.196
202206 12.275 113.517 13.497
202209 13.292 114.371 14.506
202212 12.798 112.428 14.209
202303 12.919 113.620 14.193
202306 13.106 115.515 14.162
202309 14.608 116.234 15.687
202312 13.946 116.364 14.959
202403 14.450 117.285 15.378
202406 15.078 118.129 15.932
202409 14.962 119.650 15.608
202412 16.153 119.360 16.892
202503 16.043 120.133 16.669
202506 15.451 121.399 15.886
202509 15.508 121.950 15.873
202512 15.854 122.450 16.161
202603 16.459 124.820 16.459

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 0.50 mean?
StealthGas (FRA:S6W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 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 StealthGas and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, StealthGas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, StealthGas ranks #110 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is StealthGas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
StealthGas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.60. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. StealthGas' value of 0.50 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, StealthGas ranks #110 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, StealthGas has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StealthGas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SHIP and DSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, StealthGas ranks #110 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places StealthGas in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. StealthGas' value of 0.50 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, StealthGas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.30, StealthGas 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 a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.30, based on 730 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. StealthGas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 61.4% 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 StealthGas and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StealthGas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StealthGas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StealthGas (FRA:S6W) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.64, compared to a current price of €7.35 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 61.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.30. StealthGas' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 StealthGas (FRA:S6W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 10, 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 StealthGas (FRA:S6W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StealthGas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.35 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.64. GuruFocus considers StealthGas to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S6W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: €5.64 vs. price of €7.35 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.4% below the Transportation median (#110 of 730)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S6W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


StealthGas Business Description

Other Exchanges GASS:USA
Address 331 Kifissias Avenue, Kifissia, Athens, GRC, 14561
StealthGas Inc is an international shipping transportation company. It owns liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pressurized carriers and provides international seaborne transportation services to LPG producers and users, as well as crude oil and product carriers to oil producers, refineries, and commodities traders. The company carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied forms, such as propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene, and vinyl chloride monomer, which are all byproducts of the production of crude oil and natural gas.
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