Kelt Exploration (STU:2KE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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STU:2KE Kelt Exploration Ltd STU:2KE
62 GF Score
Price €6.00
GF Value €5.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kelt Exploration STU:2KE +1.69% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates STU:2KE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, Kelt Exploration ranks worse than 64.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Kelt Exploration's current share price is €6.00. Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.36. Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.79.

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

STU:2KE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 1.21   Max: 1.86
Current: 1.78

During the past years, Kelt Exploration's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.86. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.21.

STU:2KE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.3% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs STU:2KE: 1.78

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.

Kelt Exploration's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.650. 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 €3.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Kelt Exploration  (STU:2KE) 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.


Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelt 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.

Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kelt 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 0.00 1.01 1.08 1.32 1.44

Kelt Exploration 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 1.37 1.29 1.44 1.74 1.61

STU:2KE vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kelt 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.


Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Kelt 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.00/3.36
=1.79

* 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.

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

For example, Kelt Exploration'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)
=3.65/133.5265*133.5265
=3.650

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Kelt Exploration Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.189 101.765 4.184
201612 3.413 101.449 4.492
201703 3.347 102.634 4.354
201706 3.193 103.029 4.138
201709 3.223 103.345 4.164
201712 3.129 103.345 4.043
201803 2.977 105.004 3.786
201806 3.134 105.557 3.964
201809 3.178 105.636 4.017
201812 3.178 105.399 4.026
201903 3.254 106.979 4.061
201906 3.287 107.690 4.076
201909 3.379 107.611 4.193
201912 3.359 107.769 4.162
202003 2.936 107.927 3.632
202006 2.090 108.401 2.574
202009 1.964 108.164 2.425
202012 2.054 108.559 2.526
202103 2.152 110.298 2.605
202106 2.388 111.720 2.854
202109 2.372 112.905 2.805
202112 2.642 113.774 3.101
202203 2.788 117.646 3.164
202206 3.156 120.806 3.488
202209 3.333 120.648 3.689
202212 3.262 120.964 3.601
202303 3.263 122.702 3.551
202306 3.419 124.203 3.676
202309 3.481 125.230 3.712
202312 3.527 125.072 3.765
202403 3.546 126.258 3.750
202406 3.578 127.522 3.746
202409 3.543 127.285 3.717
202412 3.621 127.364 3.796
202503 3.524 129.181 3.643
202506 3.573 129.892 3.673
202509 3.451 130.287 3.537
202512 3.531 130.366 3.617
202603 3.582 132.262 3.616
202606 3.650 133.527 3.650

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 1.79 mean?
Kelt Exploration (STU:2KE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 as of Aug. 18, 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 Kelt Exploration and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #490 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kelt Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 1.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Kelt Exploration's value of 1.79 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #490 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelt Exploration has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #490 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kelt Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Kelt Exploration's value of 1.79 is 47.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelt Exploration's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Kelt Exploration 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 762 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. Kelt Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 47.9% 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 Kelt 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. Kelt Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelt Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelt Exploration (STU:2KE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.31, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 47.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Kelt Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Kelt Exploration (STU:2KE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 18, 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 Kelt Exploration (STU:2KE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelt Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.00 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.31. GuruFocus considers Kelt Exploration to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:2KE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: €5.31 vs. price of €6.00 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#490 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2KE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelt Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 311 6th Avenue S.W, Suite 300, East Tower, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3H2
Kelt Exploration Ltd is an oil and gas company that focuses on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. The company focuses on exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas resources, in west central Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.
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