Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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HAM:G2O Golar LNG Ltd HAM:G2O
73 GF Score
Price €42.80
GF Value €47.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Golar LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Golar LNG HAM:G2O +1.42% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates HAM:G2O with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Oil & Gas companies, Golar LNG ranks worse than 74.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Golar LNG's current share price is €42.80. Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.39. Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.33.

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

HAM:G2O' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 1.22   Max: 2.72
Current: 2.34

During the past years, Golar LNG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.22.

HAM:G2O's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.84% of 763 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs HAM:G2O: 2.34

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.

Golar LNG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.238. 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 €18.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Golar LNG  (HAM:G2O) 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.


Golar LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Golar LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Golar LNG'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.

Golar LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Golar LNG 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 0.60 1.02 1.04 1.97 1.79

Golar LNG 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 1.77 1.94 1.92 1.79 2.58

HAM:G2O vs HESM, PAGP, INSW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Golar LNG'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.


Golar LNG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Golar LNG 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.

Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.80/18.39
=2.33

* 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.

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

For example, Golar LNG'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)
=16.238/330.2130*330.2130
=16.238

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Golar LNG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.355 241.018 22.408
201609 16.040 241.428 21.939
201612 17.475 241.432 23.901
201703 16.992 243.801 23.015
201706 15.498 244.955 20.892
201709 14.243 246.819 19.055
201712 14.334 246.524 19.200
201803 13.533 249.554 17.907
201806 14.424 251.989 18.902
201809 17.455 252.439 22.833
201812 15.142 251.233 19.902
201903 14.767 254.202 19.183
201906 13.778 256.143 17.762
201909 13.356 256.759 17.177
201912 13.311 256.974 17.105
202003 12.590 258.115 16.107
202006 10.928 257.797 13.998
202009 10.261 260.280 13.018
202012 9.664 260.474 12.251
202103 10.037 264.877 12.513
202106 13.672 271.696 16.617
202109 13.487 274.310 16.236
202112 14.152 278.802 16.762
202203 17.391 287.504 19.974
202206 20.139 296.311 22.443
202209 22.823 296.808 25.392
202212 22.012 296.797 24.490
202303 18.691 301.836 20.448
202306 18.213 305.109 19.712
202309 19.065 307.789 20.454
202312 18.131 306.746 19.518
202403 0.000 312.332 0.000
202406 18.634 314.175 19.585
202409 17.525 315.301 18.354
202412 18.401 315.605 19.253
202503 17.623 319.799 18.197
202506 15.984 322.561 16.363
202509 15.785 324.800 16.048
202512 15.534 324.054 15.829
202603 16.238 330.213 16.238

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 2.33 mean?
Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 as of Aug. 05, 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 Golar LNG and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #571 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Golar LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.72. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Golar LNG's value of 2.33 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #571 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Golar LNG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golar LNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HESM and PAGP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #571 out of 763 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Golar LNG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Golar LNG's value of 2.33 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Golar LNG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Golar LNG 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 1.20, based on 763 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. Golar LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 is 94.2% 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 Golar LNG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golar LNG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golar LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.07, compared to a current price of €42.80 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 94.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Golar LNG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Golar LNG (HAM:G2O), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Aug. 05, 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 Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golar LNG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €42.80 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.07. GuruFocus considers Golar LNG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:G2O:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33 (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: €47.07 vs. price of €42.80 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#571 of 763)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:G2O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Golar LNG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 9 Par-la-Ville Road, 2nd Floor, S.E. Pearman Building, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Golar LNG Ltd designs, converts, owns, and operates marine infrastructure for the liquefaction of natural gas and provides floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) services. It offers solutions for gas resource holders to develop and utilize gas reserves, including stranded, associated, flared, or underutilized resources. The company's reportable segments are: i) FLNG: includes the operations of FLNG vessels and projects, and ii) Corporate and other: includes legacy shipping segment activities, vessel management, floating storage and regasification unit services for third parties. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the FLNG segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Cameroon.
73GF Score

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