MGY (Magnolia Oil & Gas) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.02 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp MGY
93 GF Score
Price $25.85
GF Value $29.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Magnolia Oil & Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Magnolia Oil & Gas MGY +3.05% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates MGY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Oil & Gas companies, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks worse than 69.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Magnolia Oil & Gas's current share price is $25.845. Magnolia Oil & Gas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $12.79. Magnolia Oil & Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.02.

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

MGY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 2.37   Max: 2.85
Current: 1.96

During the past 10 years, Magnolia Oil & Gas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.85. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 2.37.

MGY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.23% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs MGY: 1.96

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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $10.704. 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 $12.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Magnolia Oil & Gas  (NYSE:MGY) 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.


Magnolia Oil & Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Magnolia Oil & Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Magnolia Oil & Gas Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MGY vs MUR, MTDR, CNX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.


Magnolia Oil & Gas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Magnolia Oil & Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Magnolia Oil & Gas 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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.845/12.79
=2.02

* 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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Magnolia Oil & Gas's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=10.704/324.0540*324.0540
=10.704

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201712 19.666 246.524 25.851
201812 20.637 251.233 26.619
201912 10.615 256.974 13.386
202012 3.357 260.474 4.176
202112 4.556 278.802 5.295
202212 8.207 296.797 8.961
202312 9.236 306.746 9.757
202412 10.106 315.605 10.377
202512 10.704 324.054 10.704

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 2.02 mean?
Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.02 as of Aug. 10, 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Magnolia Oil & Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #531 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Magnolia Oil & Gas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.02 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 2.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 2.02 is 72.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #531 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MUR and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #531 out of 767 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Magnolia Oil & Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 2.02 is 72.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Magnolia Oil & Gas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 2.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Magnolia Oil & Gas 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 1.17, 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.02 is 72.6% 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.06, compared to a current price of $25.85 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 72.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. Magnolia Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Aug. 10, 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.85 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.06. GuruFocus considers Magnolia Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MGY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.02 (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: $29.06 vs. price of $25.85 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#531 of 767)

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


Magnolia Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Nine Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300, Houston, TX, USA, 77046
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company's oil and natural gas properties are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area of South Texas, where it targets the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. It focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady, moderate annual production growth resulting from its capital spending philosophy. The company operates in only one segment and derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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