Shell (RYDAF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 49% Above Median


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Price $40.66
GF Value $37.56
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What is Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shell RYDAF +3.07% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates RYDAF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Oil & Gas companies, Shell ranks worse than 52.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Shell's current share price is $40.66. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.94. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

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

RYDAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.91   Max: 1.52
Current: 1.25

During the past years, Shell's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.52. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.91.

RYDAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.45% of 774 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs RYDAF: 1.25

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.

Shell's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.950. 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 $29.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shell  (OTCPK:RYDAF) 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.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shell'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.

Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shell 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 1.25 1.11 1.15 1.18 1.53

RYDAF vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Shell'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.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Shell 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.66/29.94
=1.36

* 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.

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

For example, Shell'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)
=30.95/140.8000*140.8000
=30.950

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

Shell Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.623 101.000 32.932
201609 23.028 101.500 31.944
201612 22.833 102.200 31.457
201703 23.208 102.700 31.818
201706 23.382 103.500 31.809
201709 24.031 104.300 32.441
201712 23.297 105.000 31.240
201803 23.653 105.100 31.687
201806 23.652 105.900 31.447
201809 23.800 106.600 31.436
201812 24.174 107.100 31.781
201903 23.533 107.000 30.967
201906 23.048 107.900 30.076
201909 23.640 108.400 30.706
201912 23.661 108.500 30.705
202003 22.944 108.600 29.747
202006 20.129 108.800 26.049
202009 19.767 109.200 25.487
202012 19.893 109.400 25.603
202103 20.969 109.700 26.914
202106 21.518 111.400 27.197
202109 21.058 112.400 26.379
202112 22.379 114.700 27.471
202203 23.308 116.500 28.170
202206 25.901 120.500 30.264
202209 26.022 122.300 29.958
202212 27.197 125.300 30.561
202303 28.193 126.800 31.306
202306 28.278 129.400 30.769
202309 28.769 130.100 31.135
202312 28.603 130.500 30.861
202403 28.998 131.600 31.025
202406 29.495 133.000 31.225
202409 30.346 133.500 32.005
202412 29.306 135.100 30.542
202503 29.883 136.100 30.915
202506 30.797 138.400 31.331
202509 30.429 138.900 30.845
202512 30.649 139.900 30.846
202603 30.950 140.800 30.950

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 1.36 mean?
Shell (RYDAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 Shell and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #406 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Shell's value of 1.36 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shell ranks #406 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shell has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #406 out of 774 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Shell's value of 1.36 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shell's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Shell 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 774 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. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 15.3% 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 Shell 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. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell (RYDAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.56, compared to a current price of $40.66 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 15.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Shell's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Shell (RYDAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 08, 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 Shell (RYDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.66 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.56. GuruFocus considers Shell to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RYDAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (49% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
  • GF Value™: $37.56 vs. price of $40.66 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#406 of 774)

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


Shell Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Shell Centre, London, GBR, SE1 7NA
Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Northwestern Europe, China, and North America.
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