VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 57% Above Median

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LSE:EGY VAALCO Energy Inc LSE:EGY
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Price £4.25
GF Value £3.25
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What is VAALCO Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

VAALCO Energy LSE:EGY 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks worse than 70.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), VAALCO Energy's current share price is £4.25. VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £2.14. VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.99.

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

LSE:EGY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 1.27   Max: 3.63
Current: 2.1

During the past years, VAALCO Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.27.

LSE:EGY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.47% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.205 vs LSE:EGY: 2.10

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.

VAALCO Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was £2.712. 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 £2.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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VAALCO Energy  (LSE:EGY) 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.


VAALCO Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


VAALCO Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VAALCO Energy'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.

VAALCO Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

VAALCO Energy 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 1.37 2.00 1.99 1.96 1.44

VAALCO Energy 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 1.53 1.65 1.44 2.40 1.85

LSE:EGY vs GRNT, WTI, GPRK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy'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.


VAALCO Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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VAALCO Energy 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.

VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.25/2.14
=1.99

* 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.

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

For example, VAALCO Energy'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)
=2.712/333.9520*333.9520
=2.712

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

VAALCO Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.042 241.428 0.058
201612 -0.005 241.432 -0.007
201703 0.056 243.801 0.077
201706 0.092 244.955 0.125
201709 0.086 246.819 0.116
201712 0.130 246.524 0.176
201803 0.232 249.554 0.310
201806 0.259 251.989 0.343
201809 1.276 252.439 1.688
201812 1.456 251.233 1.935
201903 1.478 254.202 1.942
201906 1.527 256.143 1.991
201909 1.515 256.759 1.970
201912 1.443 256.974 1.875
202003 0.791 258.115 1.023
202006 0.789 257.797 1.022
202009 0.869 260.280 1.115
202012 0.795 260.474 1.019
202103 0.893 264.877 1.126
202106 0.944 271.696 1.160
202109 1.362 274.310 1.658
202112 1.851 278.802 2.217
202203 1.995 287.504 2.317
202206 2.312 296.311 2.606
202209 2.596 296.808 2.921
202212 3.548 296.797 3.992
202303 3.495 301.836 3.867
202306 3.346 305.109 3.662
202309 3.396 307.789 3.685
202312 3.625 306.746 3.947
202403 3.595 312.332 3.844
202406 3.740 314.175 3.975
202409 3.651 315.301 3.867
202412 3.824 315.605 4.046
202503 3.758 319.799 3.924
202506 3.616 322.561 3.744
202509 3.591 324.800 3.692
202512 3.178 324.054 3.275
202603 2.481 330.213 2.509
202606 2.712 333.952 2.712

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 1.99 mean?
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Aug. 17, 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 VAALCO Energy and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #537 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 3.63. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. VAALCO Energy's value of 1.99 is 65.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #537 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GRNT and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #537 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VAALCO Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. VAALCO Energy's value of 1.99 is 65.1% above this benchmark. Historically, VAALCO Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.21, VAALCO Energy 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 762 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. VAALCO Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 65.1% 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 VAALCO Energy 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. VAALCO Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.25, compared to a current price of £4.25 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 65.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 17, 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.25 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.25. GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (57% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: £3.25 vs. price of £4.25 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#537 of 762)

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


VAALCO Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EGY:USAVAW:Germany
Address 2500 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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