National Fuel Gas Co (MEX:NFG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.41 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 102% Above Median

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MEX:NFG National Fuel Gas Co MEX:NFG
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Price MXN1,335.00
GF Value MXN1,313.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Fuel Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Fuel Gas Co MEX:NFG 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates MEX:NFG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,313.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, National Fuel Gas Co ranks worse than 78.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), National Fuel Gas Co's current share price is MXN1335.00. National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN302.93. National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.41.

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

MEX:NFG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 2.18   Max: 3.26
Current: 2.63

During the past years, National Fuel Gas Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.26. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.18.

MEX:NFG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.91% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MEX:NFG: 2.63

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.

National Fuel Gas Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN725.752. 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 MXN302.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Fuel Gas Co  (MEX:NFG) 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.


National Fuel Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Fuel Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Fuel Gas Co'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.

National Fuel Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Fuel Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.99 2.21 1.81 2.08 3.15

National Fuel Gas Co 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 2.74 2.91 3.15 2.71 3.09

MEX:NFG vs DEC, UNTC, SLNG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, National Fuel Gas Co'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.


National Fuel Gas Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Fuel Gas Co 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.

National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1335.00/302.93
=4.41

* 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.

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

For example, National Fuel Gas Co'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)
=725.752/330.2130*330.2130
=725.752

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Fuel Gas Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 332.570 241.018 455.646
201609 346.872 241.428 474.434
201612 379.244 241.432 518.702
201703 364.190 243.801 493.272
201706 356.167 244.955 480.133
201709 361.448 246.819 483.572
201712 425.927 246.524 570.519
201803 405.988 249.554 537.208
201806 440.660 251.989 577.452
201809 421.580 252.439 551.465
201812 465.889 251.233 612.350
201903 469.887 254.202 610.392
201906 477.124 256.143 615.096
201909 489.239 256.759 629.201
201912 475.496 256.974 611.015
202003 563.421 258.115 720.799
202006 564.935 257.797 723.627
202009 478.953 260.280 607.640
202012 446.191 260.474 565.654
202103 470.636 264.877 586.726
202106 439.091 271.696 533.661
202109 402.798 274.310 484.886
202112 473.425 278.802 560.724
202203 405.771 287.504 466.049
202206 440.769 296.311 491.199
202209 457.346 296.808 508.819
202212 538.840 296.797 599.507
202303 565.271 301.836 618.415
202306 548.264 305.109 593.374
202309 562.179 307.789 603.137
202312 584.874 306.746 629.619
202403 595.720 312.332 629.825
202406 622.627 314.175 654.411
202409 616.275 315.301 645.421
202412 633.594 315.605 662.920
202503 625.892 319.799 646.274
202506 620.059 322.561 634.768
202509 628.111 324.800 638.579
202512 679.918 324.054 692.841
202603 725.752 330.213 725.752

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 4.41 mean?
National Fuel Gas Co (MEX:NFG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fuel Gas Co ranks #610 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Fuel Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.41 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 3.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. National Fuel Gas Co's value of 4.41 is 273.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fuel Gas Co ranks #610 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Fuel Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fuel Gas Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DEC and UNTC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Fuel Gas Co ranks #610 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Fuel Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. National Fuel Gas Co's value of 4.41 is 273.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National Fuel Gas Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.18, National Fuel Gas Co 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 1.18, based on 773 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. National Fuel Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.41 is 273.7% 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 National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fuel Gas Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.41, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fuel Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co (MEX:NFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,313.94, compared to a current price of MXN1,335.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.41, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 273.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. National Fuel Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Fuel Gas Co (MEX:NFG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 National Fuel Gas Co (MEX:NFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,335.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,313.94. GuruFocus considers National Fuel Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NFG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.41 (102% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,313.94 vs. price of MXN1,335.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 273.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#610 of 773)

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


National Fuel Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, 14221
National Fuel Gas Co is a diversified energy company involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation, distribution, and marketing. It operates through three segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. The majority of revenue comes from the Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment, which focuses on Seneca's natural gas exploration and development in the Appalachian region and Midstream operations supporting gas processing and gathering. The Pipeline and Storage segment transports and stores natural gas for customers in the northeastern United States and Canada, while the Utility segment supplies natural gas to retail customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. the company opeartes in United States.
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