Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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TSX:CJ Cardinal Energy Ltd TSX:CJ
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Price C$11.49
GF Value C$6.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cardinal Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cardinal Energy TSX:CJ -1.79% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 766 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks worse than 63.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Cardinal Energy's current share price is C$11.49. Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6.73. Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.71.

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

TSX:CJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 0.85   Max: 1.91
Current: 1.71

During the past years, Cardinal Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 0.85.

TSX:CJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.19% of 766 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs TSX:CJ: 1.71

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.

Cardinal Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$5.290. 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$6.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cardinal Energy  (TSX:CJ) 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.


Cardinal Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cardinal Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy'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.

Cardinal Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cardinal Energy 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 0.90 0.75 0.85 1.27

Cardinal Energy 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 0.87 0.93 1.10 1.27 1.69

TSX:CJ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy'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.


Cardinal Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Cardinal Energy 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.

Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.49/6.73
=1.71

* 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.

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

For example, Cardinal Energy'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)
=5.29/132.2623*132.2623
=5.290

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Cardinal Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.390 102.002 12.176
201609 9.266 101.765 12.043
201612 8.780 101.449 11.447
201703 8.522 102.634 10.982
201706 7.574 103.029 9.723
201709 7.373 103.345 9.436
201712 6.766 103.345 8.659
201803 6.468 105.004 8.147
201806 6.191 105.557 7.757
201809 6.164 105.636 7.718
201812 6.821 105.399 8.559
201903 6.617 106.979 8.181
201906 6.629 107.690 8.142
201909 6.632 107.611 8.151
201912 6.492 107.769 7.967
202003 2.476 107.927 3.034
202006 2.238 108.401 2.731
202009 2.219 108.164 2.713
202012 3.073 108.559 3.744
202103 2.692 110.298 3.228
202106 2.762 111.720 3.270
202109 4.520 112.905 5.295
202112 4.781 113.774 5.558
202203 5.026 117.646 5.650
202206 5.345 120.806 5.852
202209 5.380 120.648 5.898
202212 5.941 120.964 6.496
202303 5.823 122.702 6.277
202306 5.794 124.203 6.170
202309 5.871 125.230 6.201
202312 5.824 125.072 6.159
202403 5.690 126.258 5.961
202406 5.776 127.522 5.991
202409 5.769 127.285 5.995
202412 5.768 127.364 5.990
202503 5.694 129.181 5.830
202506 5.624 129.892 5.727
202509 5.547 130.287 5.631
202512 5.201 130.366 5.277
202603 5.290 132.262 5.290

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 1.71 mean?
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #484 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cardinal Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.91. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Cardinal Energy's value of 1.71 is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #484 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #484 out of 766 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cardinal Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Cardinal Energy's value of 1.71 is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Cardinal Energy 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 1.22, based on 766 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. Cardinal Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.71 is 40.7% 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.60, compared to a current price of C$11.49 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 40.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.22. Cardinal Energy's 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$11.49 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.60. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.71 (101% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: C$6.60 vs. price of C$11.49 (74.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#484 of 766)

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


Cardinal Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRLFF:USAC0Y:Germany
Address 400 - 3rd Avenue SW, Suite 600, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4H2
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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