Williams (MIL:1WMB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.17 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 125% Above Median

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MIL:1WMB Williams Companies Inc MIL:1WMB
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Price €65.88
GF Value €53.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Williams Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Williams MIL:1WMB -0.03% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WMB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Oil & Gas companies, Williams ranks worse than 94.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Williams's current share price is €65.88. Williams's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.67. Williams's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.17.

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

MIL:1WMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.74   Max: 6.55
Current: 6.22

During the past years, Williams's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.55. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.74.

MIL:1WMB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.97% of 775 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MIL:1WMB: 6.22

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.

Williams's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.164. 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 €10.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Williams  (MIL:1WMB) 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.


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Williams'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.

Williams Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Williams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Williams Quarterly Data
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MIL:1WMB vs EPD, KMI, ET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Williams'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.


Williams Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Williams 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.88/10.67
=6.17

* 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.

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

For example, Williams'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)
=9.164/330.2130*330.2130
=9.164

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Williams Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.732 241.018 7.853
201609 5.774 241.428 7.897
201612 5.869 241.432 8.027
201703 9.558 243.801 12.946
201706 8.950 244.955 12.065
201709 8.237 246.819 11.020
201712 9.878 246.524 13.231
201803 9.290 249.554 12.293
201806 9.664 251.989 12.664
201809 11.026 252.439 14.423
201812 10.619 251.233 13.957
201903 10.502 254.202 13.642
201906 10.095 256.143 13.014
201909 10.178 256.759 13.090
201912 9.897 256.974 12.718
202003 9.191 258.115 11.758
202006 8.914 257.797 11.418
202009 8.420 260.280 10.682
202012 7.952 260.474 10.081
202103 8.073 264.877 10.064
202106 7.847 271.696 9.537
202109 7.816 274.310 9.409
202112 8.295 278.802 9.825
202203 8.417 287.504 9.667
202206 8.692 296.311 9.686
202209 9.357 296.808 10.410
202212 8.874 296.797 9.873
202303 9.003 301.836 9.849
202306 8.831 305.109 9.558
202309 9.093 307.789 9.755
202312 9.322 306.746 10.035
202403 9.369 312.332 9.905
202406 9.346 314.175 9.823
202409 9.161 315.301 9.594
202412 9.715 315.605 10.165
202503 9.436 319.799 9.743
202506 8.807 322.561 9.016
202509 8.705 324.800 8.850
202512 8.926 324.054 9.096
202603 9.164 330.213 9.164

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 6.17 mean?
Williams (MIL:1WMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.17 as of Jul. 14, 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 Williams and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 6.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #736 out of 775 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Williams' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.17 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 6.55. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Williams' value of 6.17 is 422.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams ranks #736 out of 775 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Williams has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EPD and KMI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #736 out of 775 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Williams in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Williams' value of 6.17 is 422.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 6.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Williams 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 775 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. Williams's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.17 is 422.9% 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 Williams 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. Williams's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.17, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams (MIL:1WMB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.83, compared to a current price of €65.88 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.17, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 422.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Williams' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 11 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 Williams (MIL:1WMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.17 as of Jul. 14, 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 Williams (MIL:1WMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.88 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.83. GuruFocus considers Williams to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.17 (125% above median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: €53.83 vs. price of €65.88 (22.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 422.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#736 of 775)

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


Williams Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74172
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States. It has additional natural gas transmission pipelines connecting the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest and midcontinent. At the field level, it operates substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other basins. The company has also struck several power supply agreements.
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