Equinor ASA (LTS:0M2Z) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.48 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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LTS:0M2Z Equinor ASA LTS:0M2Z
77 GF Score
Price kr378.15
GF Value kr331.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Equinor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Equinor ASA LTS:0M2Z -2.55% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates LTS:0M2Z with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of kr331.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Equinor ASA ranks worse than 77.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Equinor ASA's current share price is kr378.15. Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr152.36. Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.48.

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

LTS:0M2Z' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.82   Max: 3.3
Current: 2.54

During the past years, Equinor ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.30. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.82.

LTS:0M2Z's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.65% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs LTS:0M2Z: 2.54

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.

Equinor ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr173.537. 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 kr152.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Equinor ASA  (LTS:0M2Z) 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.


Equinor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Equinor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equinor ASA'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.

Equinor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Equinor ASA 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 1.98 2.76 2.34 1.87 1.60

Equinor ASA 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 1.74 1.65 1.60 2.79 2.06

LTS:0M2Z vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Equinor ASA'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.


Equinor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Equinor ASA 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.

Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=378.15/152.36
=2.48

* 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.

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

For example, Equinor ASA'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)
=173.537/141.5800*141.5800
=173.537

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

Equinor ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 101.150 104.200 137.436
201612 92.534 104.400 125.488
201703 95.987 105.000 129.427
201706 97.270 105.800 130.165
201709 90.876 105.900 121.494
201712 99.771 106.100 133.135
201803 99.374 107.300 131.122
201806 99.917 108.500 130.380
201809 103.811 109.500 134.224
201812 111.370 109.800 143.604
201903 116.526 110.400 149.436
201906 116.682 110.600 149.366
201909 111.031 111.100 141.492
201912 112.326 111.300 142.885
202003 112.599 111.200 143.361
202006 102.719 112.100 129.732
202009 96.165 112.900 120.594
202012 90.854 112.900 113.934
202103 93.738 114.600 115.807
202106 96.041 115.300 117.931
202109 98.873 117.500 119.136
202112 108.397 118.900 129.074
202203 118.572 119.800 140.129
202206 125.102 122.600 144.469
202209 140.146 125.600 157.977
202212 170.857 125.900 192.136
202303 193.517 127.600 214.719
202306 180.218 130.400 195.669
202309 176.542 129.800 192.564
202312 173.714 131.900 186.463
202403 181.526 132.600 193.819
202406 167.306 133.800 177.034
202409 171.324 133.700 181.421
202412 174.185 134.800 182.946
202503 180.748 136.100 188.026
202506 166.097 137.800 170.653
202509 160.084 138.500 163.644
202512 163.407 139.100 166.320
202603 168.864 141.030 169.523
202606 173.537 141.580 173.537

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 2.48 mean?
Equinor ASA (LTS:0M2Z) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 as of Aug. 04, 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 Equinor ASA and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Equinor ASA ranks #594 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Equinor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 3.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Equinor ASA's value of 2.48 is 105% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equinor ASA ranks #594 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Equinor ASA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equinor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Equinor ASA ranks #594 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Equinor ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Equinor ASA's value of 2.48 is 105% above this benchmark. Historically, Equinor ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Equinor ASA 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 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. Equinor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 is 105% 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 Equinor ASA 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. Equinor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equinor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinor ASA (LTS:0M2Z) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr331.86, compared to a current price of kr378.15 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 105% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Equinor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Equinor ASA (LTS:0M2Z), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Aug. 04, 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 Equinor ASA (LTS:0M2Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinor ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr378.15 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr331.86. GuruFocus considers Equinor ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0M2Z:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.48 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: kr331.86 vs. price of kr378.15 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 105% above the Oil & Gas median (#594 of 765)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0M2Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Equinor ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Forusbeen 50, Stavanger, NOR, NO-4035
Equinor is a Norway-based integrated oil and gas company. It has been publicly listed since 2001, but the government retains a 67% stake. Operating primarily on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the firm produced 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 (50% liquids) and ended 2025 with 5.2 billion barrels of proven reserves (45% liquids). Operations also include oil refineries and natural gas processing, marketing, and trading. The renewables portfolio includes offshore and onshore wind and solar, with total power generation of 5.65 TWh in 2025.
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