PNRG (PrimeEnergy Resources) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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PNRG PrimeEnergy Resources Corp PNRG
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Price $183.98
GF Value $158.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PrimeEnergy Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PrimeEnergy Resources PNRG +1.63% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates PNRG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks worse than 76.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), PrimeEnergy Resources's current share price is $183.98. PrimeEnergy Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $76.10. PrimeEnergy Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.42.

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

PNRG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 2.44   Max: 7.69
Current: 2.42

During the past years, PrimeEnergy Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.69. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.44.

PNRG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.34% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs PNRG: 2.42

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.

PrimeEnergy Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $134.365. 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 $76.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PrimeEnergy Resources  (NAS:PNRG) 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.


PrimeEnergy Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PrimeEnergy Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PrimeEnergy Resources'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.

PrimeEnergy Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PrimeEnergy Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PrimeEnergy Resources 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 3.54 2.18 2.39 2.37 3.06

PNRG vs UNTC, REI, GTE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PrimeEnergy Resources'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.


PrimeEnergy Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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PrimeEnergy Resources 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.

PrimeEnergy Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=183.98/76.10
=2.42

* 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.

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

For example, PrimeEnergy Resources'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)
=134.365/330.2130*330.2130
=134.365

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

PrimeEnergy Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 24.487 241.018 33.549
201609 26.649 241.428 36.449
201612 25.633 241.432 35.059
201703 35.455 243.801 48.022
201706 35.018 244.955 47.206
201709 34.060 246.819 45.568
201712 43.941 246.524 58.858
201803 45.298 249.554 59.939
201806 45.008 251.989 58.980
201809 46.638 252.439 61.007
201812 50.004 251.233 65.724
201903 48.431 254.202 62.913
201906 50.524 256.143 65.134
201909 51.476 256.759 66.202
201912 50.082 256.974 64.356
202003 49.767 258.115 63.668
202006 46.624 257.797 59.721
202009 49.885 260.280 63.288
202012 48.708 260.474 61.749
202103 47.978 264.877 59.813
202106 46.773 271.696 56.847
202109 46.200 274.310 55.615
202112 49.744 278.802 58.917
202203 55.225 287.504 63.429
202206 60.435 296.311 67.350
202209 67.001 296.808 74.542
202212 73.831 296.797 82.144
202303 74.340 301.836 81.329
202306 79.570 305.109 86.117
202309 85.293 307.789 91.507
202312 88.434 306.746 95.199
202403 94.648 312.332 100.067
202406 105.729 314.175 111.126
202409 118.030 315.301 123.612
202412 118.809 315.605 124.308
202503 122.586 319.799 126.578
202506 123.943 322.561 126.883
202509 130.119 324.800 132.288
202512 132.079 324.054 134.589
202603 134.365 330.213 134.365

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 2.42 mean?
PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 as of Aug. 03, 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 PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, PrimeEnergy Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #584 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PrimeEnergy Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is near median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 7.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 2.42 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #584 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PrimeEnergy Resources has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PrimeEnergy Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNTC and REI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #584 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PrimeEnergy Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 2.42 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, PrimeEnergy Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 1.21, PrimeEnergy Resources 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 1.21, 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. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is 100% 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 PrimeEnergy Resources 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. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.49, compared to a current price of $183.98 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 100% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. PrimeEnergy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Aug. 03, 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $183.98 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.49. GuruFocus considers PrimeEnergy Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PNRG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (near median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: $158.49 vs. price of $183.98 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Oil & Gas median (#584 of 765)

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


PrimeEnergy Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges PEJ:Germany
Address 9821 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA, 77024
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company that is engaged in acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas. It owns producing and non-producing properties located in Texas and Oklahoma. The company's business activities include development and exploratory drilling and providing well servicing support operations for many of the onshore oil and gas wells through its subsidiaries. It is also active in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners.
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