SLB (MIL:1SLB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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MIL:1SLB SLB Ltd MIL:1SLB
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GF Value €39.93
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What is SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SLB MIL:1SLB -4.83% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SLB with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, SLB ranks worse than 76.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), SLB's current share price is €46.49. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.79. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.47.

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

MIL:1SLB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 1.71   Max: 3.63
Current: 2.6

During the past years, SLB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.71.

MIL:1SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.13% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs MIL:1SLB: 2.60

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.

SLB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.062. 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 €18.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SLB  (MIL:1SLB) 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.


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLB'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.

SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SLB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SLB 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 1.37 1.45 1.63 2.30 2.08

MIL:1SLB vs BKR, HAL, FTI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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SLB 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.49/18.79
=2.47

* 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.

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

For example, SLB'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)
=16.062/333.9520*333.9520
=16.062

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SLB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 27.229 241.428 37.664
201612 28.296 241.432 39.139
201703 27.625 243.801 37.840
201706 25.300 244.955 34.492
201709 24.431 246.819 33.056
201712 22.422 246.524 30.374
201803 21.911 249.554 29.321
201806 22.832 251.989 30.258
201809 22.971 252.439 30.388
201812 23.142 251.233 30.762
201903 23.484 254.202 30.852
201906 23.031 256.143 30.027
201909 16.118 256.759 20.964
201912 15.556 256.974 20.216
202003 10.496 258.115 13.580
202006 7.989 257.797 10.349
202009 7.577 260.280 9.722
202012 7.331 260.474 9.399
202103 7.893 264.877 9.951
202106 7.874 271.696 9.678
202109 8.406 274.310 10.234
202112 9.578 278.802 11.473
202203 9.944 287.504 11.551
202206 11.243 296.311 12.671
202209 12.606 296.808 14.184
202212 11.868 296.797 13.354
202303 11.869 301.836 13.132
202306 12.211 305.109 13.365
202309 13.077 307.789 14.189
202312 13.546 306.746 14.747
202403 14.202 312.332 15.185
202406 14.641 314.175 15.563
202409 14.421 315.301 15.274
202412 15.408 315.605 16.304
202503 14.122 319.799 14.747
202506 13.587 322.561 14.067
202509 15.337 324.800 15.769
202512 15.540 324.054 16.015
202603 15.879 330.213 16.059
202606 16.062 333.952 16.062

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 2.47 mean?
SLB (MIL:1SLB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 as of Sep. 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 SLB and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #574 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.63. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. SLB's value of 2.47 is 95.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLB ranks #574 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SLB has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BKR and HAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #574 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SLB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. SLB's value of 2.47 is 95.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SLB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.27, SLB 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 1.27, based on 754 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. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 95.3% 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 SLB and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB (MIL:1SLB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.93, compared to a current price of €46.49 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 95.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.27. SLB's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 SLB (MIL:1SLB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Sep. 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 SLB (MIL:1SLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.49 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.93. GuruFocus considers SLB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SLB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: €39.93 vs. price of €46.49 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#574 of 754)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SLB Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger. Today, it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.
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