Transocean (LTS:0QOW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.25 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 47% Above Median

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LTS:0QOW Transocean Ltd LTS:0QOW
62 GF Score
Price $5.24
GF Value $4.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Transocean Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Transocean LTS:0QOW +1.55% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QOW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Oil & Gas companies, Transocean ranks better than 86.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Transocean's current share price is $5.24. Transocean's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.75. Transocean's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.25.

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

LTS:0QOW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.34
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Transocean's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.34. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.17.

LTS:0QOW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.57% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs LTS:0QOW: 0.25

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.

Transocean's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.563. 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 $20.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Transocean  (LTS:0QOW) 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.


Transocean Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Transocean Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transocean'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.

Transocean Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Transocean 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 0.08 0.15 0.22 0.15 0.19

Transocean 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 0.11 0.14 0.19 0.31 0.24

LTS:0QOW vs VAL, NE, PTEN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Transocean'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.


Transocean Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Transocean 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.24/20.75
=0.25

* 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.

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

For example, Transocean'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)
=7.563/108.5600*108.5600
=7.563

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 108.5600.

Transocean Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 41.274 99.604 44.985
201612 40.584 99.380 44.333
201703 40.672 100.040 44.136
201706 36.313 100.285 39.309
201709 32.716 100.254 35.427
201712 32.479 100.213 35.184
201803 29.080 100.836 31.308
201806 26.759 101.435 28.639
201809 25.897 101.246 27.768
201812 21.499 100.906 23.130
201903 21.167 101.571 22.624
201906 20.839 102.044 22.170
201909 19.503 101.396 20.881
201912 19.386 101.063 20.824
202003 18.663 101.048 20.051
202006 17.867 100.743 19.253
202009 18.536 100.585 20.006
202012 18.584 100.241 20.126
202103 18.364 100.800 19.778
202106 17.818 101.352 19.085
202109 17.297 101.533 18.494
202112 17.094 101.776 18.234
202203 16.342 103.205 17.190
202206 15.834 104.783 16.405
202209 15.556 104.835 16.109
202212 14.948 104.666 15.504
202303 14.107 106.245 14.414
202306 13.571 106.576 13.824
202309 13.184 106.570 13.430
202312 12.873 106.461 13.127
202403 12.837 107.355 12.981
202406 12.231 107.991 12.295
202409 11.677 107.468 11.796
202412 11.742 107.128 11.899
202503 11.559 107.722 11.649
202506 10.366 108.075 10.413
202509 7.337 107.710 7.395
202512 7.361 107.200 7.454
202603 7.402 108.060 7.436
202606 7.563 108.560 7.563

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 0.25 mean?
Transocean (LTS:0QOW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 as of Aug. 07, 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 Transocean and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Transocean's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Transocean ranks #103 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Transocean's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Transocean's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.34. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Transocean's value of 0.25 is 79.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transocean ranks #103 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transocean has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transocean's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VAL and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Transocean ranks #103 out of 767 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Transocean in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Transocean's value of 0.25 is 79.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Transocean's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Transocean 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.20, based on 767 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. Transocean's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.25 is 79.2% 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 Transocean 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. Transocean's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transocean stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transocean (LTS:0QOW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.71, compared to a current price of $5.24 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 79.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Transocean's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Transocean (LTS:0QOW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.25 as of Aug. 07, 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 Transocean (LTS:0QOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transocean stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.24 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.71. GuruFocus considers Transocean to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QOW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.25 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: $4.71 vs. price of $5.24 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#103 of 767)

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


Transocean Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Turmstrasse 30, Steinhausen, CHE, 6312
Transocean Ltd. is an international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company provides mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment, and crews to support the drilling of oil and gas wells. Its fleet mainly consists of offshore rigs, including drillships, semisubmersibles, and jackups.
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