Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.08 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 167% Above Median

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TSX:CFW Calfrac Well Services Ltd TSX:CFW
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Price C$6.99
GF Value C$3.05
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What is Calfrac Well Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Calfrac Well Services TSX:CFW +1.90% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates TSX:CFW with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$3.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Oil & Gas companies, Calfrac Well Services ranks better than 94.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Calfrac Well Services's current share price is C$6.99. Calfrac Well Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$83.02. Calfrac Well Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.08.

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

TSX:CFW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.03   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.08

During the past years, Calfrac Well Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.

TSX:CFW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.85% of 757 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSX:CFW: 0.08

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.

Calfrac Well Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$7.329. 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 C$83.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Calfrac Well Services  (TSX:CFW) 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.


Calfrac Well Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Calfrac Well Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calfrac Well Services'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.

Calfrac Well Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Calfrac Well Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Calfrac Well Services Quarterly Data
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TSX:CFW vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Calfrac Well Services'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.


Calfrac Well Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Calfrac Well Services 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.

Calfrac Well Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.99/83.02
=0.08

* 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.

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

For example, Calfrac Well Services'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)
=7.329/133.5265*133.5265
=7.329

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Calfrac Well Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 215.842 101.765 283.209
201612 181.699 101.449 239.152
201703 177.222 102.634 230.566
201706 169.958 103.029 220.268
201709 175.356 103.345 226.569
201712 190.200 103.345 245.748
201803 191.473 105.004 243.483
201806 179.750 105.557 227.378
201809 175.339 105.636 221.633
201812 174.294 105.399 220.807
201903 162.508 106.979 202.835
201906 150.190 107.690 186.222
201909 140.073 107.611 173.806
201912 124.661 107.769 154.455
202003 80.451 107.927 99.533
202006 -11.545 108.401 -14.221
202009 -27.265 108.164 -33.658
202012 10.748 108.559 13.220
202103 10.068 110.298 12.188
202106 9.178 111.720 10.969
202109 9.314 112.905 11.015
202112 8.549 113.774 10.033
202203 7.710 117.646 8.751
202206 7.340 120.806 8.113
202209 8.731 120.648 9.663
202212 5.135 120.964 5.668
202303 5.564 122.702 6.055
202306 6.096 124.203 6.554
202309 7.208 125.230 7.686
202312 7.042 125.072 7.518
202403 7.132 126.258 7.543
202406 7.465 127.522 7.817
202409 7.354 127.285 7.715
202412 7.457 127.364 7.818
202503 7.534 129.181 7.787
202506 7.483 129.892 7.692
202509 7.621 130.287 7.810
202512 6.716 130.366 6.879
202603 6.935 132.262 7.001
202606 7.329 133.527 7.329

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 0.08 mean?
Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.08 as of Aug. 22, 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 Calfrac Well Services and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Calfrac Well Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Calfrac Well Services ranks #39 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Calfrac Well Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Calfrac Well Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.08 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.14. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Calfrac Well Services' value of 0.08 is 93.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calfrac Well Services ranks #39 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calfrac Well Services has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calfrac Well Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Calfrac Well Services ranks #39 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Calfrac Well Services in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Calfrac Well Services' value of 0.08 is 93.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Calfrac Well Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Calfrac Well Services 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 757 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. Calfrac Well Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.08 is 93.4% 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 Calfrac Well Services 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. Calfrac Well Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.08, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calfrac Well Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$3.05, compared to a current price of C$6.99 — trading 129.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.08, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 93.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Calfrac Well Services' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 22, 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 Calfrac Well Services (TSX:CFW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calfrac Well Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$6.99 is trading 129.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$3.05. GuruFocus considers Calfrac Well Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CFW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.08 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
  • GF Value™: C$3.05 vs. price of C$6.99 (129.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#39 of 757)

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


Calfrac Well Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CFWFF:USA5CFA:Germany
Address 407 - 8th Avenue SW, Suite 601, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1E5
Calfrac Well Services Ltd is an independent provider of specialized oilfield services, including hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, and wireline services for the oil and natural gas industries in the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The company operates through two main segments. Its North America segment provides fracturing services to oil and natural gas companies operating in the Williston Basin in North Dakota, as well as the broader Rockies region. The Argentina segment, which generates the highest revenue, offers fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, and other well stimulation services to oil and natural gas companies operating in the Neuquen and Comodoro Rivadavia regions.
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