PBEGF (Touchstone Exploration) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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PBEGF Touchstone Exploration Inc PBEGF
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Price $0.09
GF Value $0.28
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What is Touchstone Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Touchstone Exploration PBEGF 36 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates PBEGF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 36/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Touchstone Exploration ranks better than 82.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Touchstone Exploration's current share price is $0.0944. Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.31. Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.30.

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

PBEGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.3   Max: 2.06
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Touchstone Exploration's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.30.

PBEGF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.09% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs PBEGF: 0.34

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.

Touchstone Exploration's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.283. 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 $0.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Touchstone Exploration  (OTCPK:PBEGF) 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.


Touchstone Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Touchstone Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Touchstone Exploration'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.

Touchstone Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Touchstone Exploration 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 0.34 1.12 1.24 0.99 0.32

Touchstone Exploration 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 0.92 0.68 0.56 0.32 0.43

PBEGF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Touchstone Exploration'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.


Touchstone Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Touchstone Exploration 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.

Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.0944/0.31
=0.30

* 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.

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

For example, Touchstone Exploration'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)
=0.283/132.2623*132.2623
=0.283

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Touchstone Exploration Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.400 102.002 0.519
201609 0.390 101.765 0.507
201612 0.324 101.449 0.422
201703 0.311 102.634 0.401
201706 0.243 103.029 0.312
201709 0.231 103.345 0.296
201712 0.236 103.345 0.302
201803 0.239 105.004 0.301
201806 0.237 105.557 0.297
201809 0.238 105.636 0.298
201812 0.242 105.399 0.304
201903 0.221 106.979 0.273
201906 0.215 107.690 0.264
201909 0.209 107.611 0.257
201912 0.187 107.769 0.229
202003 0.174 107.927 0.213
202006 0.160 108.401 0.195
202009 0.157 108.164 0.192
202012 0.288 108.559 0.351
202103 0.287 110.298 0.344
202106 0.287 111.720 0.340
202109 0.287 112.905 0.336
202112 0.321 113.774 0.373
202203 0.323 117.646 0.363
202206 0.321 120.806 0.351
202209 0.317 120.648 0.348
202212 0.336 120.964 0.367
202303 0.337 122.702 0.363
202306 0.339 124.203 0.361
202309 0.342 125.230 0.361
202312 0.255 125.072 0.270
202403 0.271 126.258 0.284
202406 0.286 127.522 0.297
202409 0.295 127.285 0.307
202412 0.291 127.364 0.302
202503 0.292 129.181 0.299
202506 0.283 129.892 0.288
202509 0.274 130.287 0.278
202512 0.288 130.366 0.292
202603 0.283 132.262 0.283

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 0.30 mean?
Touchstone Exploration (PBEGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 as of Aug. 02, 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 Touchstone Exploration and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Touchstone Exploration ranks #137 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Touchstone Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.06. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Touchstone Exploration's value of 0.30 is 75.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Touchstone Exploration ranks #137 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Touchstone Exploration has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Touchstone Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Touchstone Exploration ranks #137 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Touchstone Exploration in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Touchstone Exploration's value of 0.30 is 75.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Touchstone Exploration's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Touchstone Exploration 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 765 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. Touchstone Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 75.2% 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 Touchstone Exploration 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. Touchstone Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Touchstone Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone Exploration (PBEGF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.28, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 66.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 75.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Touchstone Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Touchstone Exploration (PBEGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Aug. 02, 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 Touchstone Exploration (PBEGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone Exploration stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 66.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.28. GuruFocus considers Touchstone Exploration to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PBEGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $0.28 vs. price of $0.09 (66.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#137 of 765)

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


Touchstone Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 350 - 7th Avenue SW, Suite 4100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3N9
Touchstone Exploration Inc is engaged in the business of petroleum and natural gas exploration, development, acquisition and production. The Company is currently active in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The company generates revenue from Petroleum and natural gas sales. The company's exploration project includes Ortoire, Coho, Cascadura, Chinook, Royston.
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