NOV (NOV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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79 GF Score
Price $19.65
GF Value $18.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NOV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NOV NOV -1.26% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates NOV with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 65.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), NOV's current share price is $19.65. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.47. NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.74.

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

NOV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.05
Current: 0.74

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.

NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.19% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs NOV: 0.74

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 Jun. 2026 was $17.366. 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 $26.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NOV  (NYSE: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
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NOV 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 0.42 0.46 0.56 0.69 0.70

NOV vs WFRD, AROC, 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
=19.65/26.47
=0.74

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NOV'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)
=17.366/333.9520*333.9520
=17.366

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

NOV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 39.235 241.428 54.271
201612 36.816 241.432 50.924
201703 36.628 243.801 50.172
201706 36.713 244.955 50.052
201709 37.058 246.819 50.140
201712 37.079 246.524 50.229
201803 36.873 249.554 49.343
201806 36.337 251.989 48.156
201809 36.585 252.439 48.398
201812 36.041 251.233 47.908
201903 35.667 254.202 46.857
201906 21.796 256.143 28.417
201909 20.881 256.759 27.159
201912 20.156 256.974 26.194
202003 14.131 258.115 18.283
202006 14.063 257.797 18.217
202009 14.075 260.280 18.059
202012 13.419 260.474 17.204
202103 13.006 264.877 16.398
202106 13.074 271.696 16.070
202109 12.823 274.310 15.611
202112 12.726 278.802 15.243
202203 12.591 287.504 14.625
202206 12.497 296.311 14.085
202209 12.393 296.808 13.944
202212 12.972 296.797 14.596
202303 13.316 301.836 14.733
202306 13.800 305.109 15.105
202309 14.015 307.789 15.206
202312 15.657 306.746 17.046
202403 15.793 312.332 16.886
202406 16.202 314.175 17.222
202409 16.613 315.301 17.596
202412 16.711 315.605 17.682
202503 17.033 319.799 17.787
202506 17.449 322.561 18.065
202509 17.612 324.800 18.108
202512 17.372 324.054 17.903
202603 17.243 330.213 17.438
202606 17.366 333.952 17.366

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 0.74 mean?
NOV (NOV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 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 NOV and its competitors. This is 45% 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 #267 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 45% 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 1.17. NOV's value of 0.74 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #267 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WFRD and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #267 out of 767 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NOV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. NOV's value of 0.74 is 36.8% 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 1.17, 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 1.17, 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. NOV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 36.8% 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 1.17 — 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 0.74, which is 45% 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV (NOV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.81, compared to a current price of $19.65 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 36.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 (NOV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 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 NOV (NOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.65 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.81. GuruFocus considers NOV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NOV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (45% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $19.65 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#267 of 767)

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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