NOV (MEX:NOV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.69 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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MEX:NOV NOV Inc MEX:NOV
73 GF Score
Price MXN313.00
GF Value MXN281.34
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What is NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NOV MEX:NOV 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN281.34. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 65.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), NOV's current share price is MXN313.00. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN452.78. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.69.

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

MEX:NOV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.76

During the past years, NOV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.05. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.51.

MEX:NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.5% of 771 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs MEX:NOV: 0.76

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.

NOV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN310.943. 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 MXN452.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NOV  (MEX:NOV) 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.


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NOV'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.

NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NOV 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 0.33 0.53 0.57 0.46 0.56

NOV 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 0.49 0.42 0.46 0.56 0.69

MEX:NOV vs AROC, WFRD, KGS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.


NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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NOV 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=313.00/452.78
=0.69

* 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.

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

For example, NOV'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)
=310.943/330.2130*330.2130
=310.943

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

NOV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 790.478 241.018 1,083.015
201609 758.626 241.428 1,037.610
201612 759.041 241.432 1,038.161
201703 689.677 243.801 934.124
201706 663.631 244.955 894.612
201709 672.527 246.819 899.757
201712 728.218 246.524 975.431
201803 669.902 249.554 886.423
201806 714.004 251.989 935.650
201809 684.315 252.439 895.146
201812 707.660 251.233 930.127
201903 691.867 254.202 898.748
201906 418.669 256.143 539.737
201909 412.236 256.759 530.169
201912 380.145 256.974 488.488
202003 331.345 258.115 423.898
202006 324.593 257.797 415.772
202009 310.937 260.280 394.481
202012 266.931 260.474 338.399
202103 265.864 264.877 331.443
202106 260.248 271.696 316.299
202109 263.673 274.310 317.408
202112 261.053 278.802 309.191
202203 250.700 287.504 287.942
202206 251.423 296.311 280.189
202209 249.284 296.808 277.340
202212 252.911 296.797 281.386
202303 240.026 301.836 262.592
202306 236.580 305.109 256.046
202309 244.131 307.789 261.917
202312 265.765 306.746 286.097
202403 262.096 312.332 277.101
202406 296.830 314.175 311.983
202409 327.122 315.301 342.593
202412 348.515 315.605 364.646
202503 348.472 319.799 359.820
202506 328.557 322.561 336.351
202509 323.083 324.800 328.467
202512 312.802 324.054 318.747
202603 310.943 330.213 310.943

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 0.69 mean?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Jul. 25, 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 NOV and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #266 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. NOV's value of 0.69 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #266 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AROC and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #266 out of 771 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NOV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. NOV's value of 0.69 is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, NOV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.21, NOV 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 1.21, based on 771 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. NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69 is 43% 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 NOV 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. NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.69. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN281.34, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 43% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. NOV'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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 25, 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN281.34.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.69 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: MXN281.34 vs. price of MXN313.00 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43% below the Oil & Gas median (#266 of 771)

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


NOV Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10353 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-4103
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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