High Arctic Energy Services (TSX:HWO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.07 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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TSX:HWO High Arctic Energy Services Inc TSX:HWO
61 GF Score
Price C$0.95
GF Value C$1.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is High Arctic Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

High Arctic Energy Services TSX:HWO -1.04% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates TSX:HWO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Oil & Gas companies, High Arctic Energy Services ranks better than 95.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), High Arctic Energy Services's current share price is C$0.95. High Arctic Energy Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$14.14. High Arctic Energy Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.07.

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

TSX:HWO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.33   Max: 1.56
Current: 0.07

During the past years, High Arctic Energy Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.56. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.33.

TSX:HWO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.51% of 757 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs TSX:HWO: 0.07

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.

High Arctic Energy Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1.817. 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$14.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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High Arctic Energy Services  (TSX:HWO) 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.


High Arctic Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


High Arctic Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Arctic Energy 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.

High Arctic Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

High Arctic Energy Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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High Arctic Energy Services 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 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.07

TSX:HWO vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, High Arctic Energy 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.


High Arctic Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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High Arctic Energy 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.

High Arctic Energy Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.95/14.14
=0.07

* 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.

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

For example, High Arctic Energy 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)
=1.817/133.5265*133.5265
=1.817

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

High Arctic Energy Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.577 101.765 21.751
201612 17.315 101.449 22.790
201703 17.632 102.634 22.939
201706 17.524 103.029 22.711
201709 17.111 103.345 22.108
201712 17.304 103.345 22.358
201803 17.558 105.004 22.327
201806 17.813 105.557 22.533
201809 18.235 105.636 23.049
201812 18.366 105.399 23.267
201903 17.919 106.979 22.366
201906 17.275 107.690 21.419
201909 17.130 107.611 21.255
201912 16.573 107.769 20.534
202003 16.960 107.927 20.983
202006 16.150 108.401 19.893
202009 15.509 108.164 19.146
202012 14.538 108.559 17.882
202103 14.038 110.298 16.994
202106 13.616 111.720 16.274
202109 13.401 112.905 15.849
202112 12.218 113.774 14.339
202203 11.935 117.646 13.546
202206 10.392 120.806 11.486
202209 10.314 120.648 11.415
202212 9.466 120.964 10.449
202303 9.368 122.702 10.194
202306 9.210 124.203 9.901
202309 7.997 125.230 8.527
202312 8.088 125.072 8.635
202403 8.449 126.258 8.935
202406 5.154 127.522 5.397
202409 1.854 127.285 1.945
202412 1.695 127.364 1.777
202503 1.679 129.181 1.735
202506 1.659 129.892 1.705
202509 1.736 130.287 1.779
202512 1.736 130.366 1.778
202603 1.816 132.262 1.833
202606 1.817 133.527 1.817

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 0.07 mean?
High Arctic Energy Services (TSX:HWO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 as of Aug. 23, 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 High Arctic Energy Services and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, High Arctic Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, High Arctic Energy Services ranks #34 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is High Arctic Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
High Arctic Energy Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.56. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. High Arctic Energy Services' value of 0.07 is 94.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Arctic Energy Services ranks #34 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, High Arctic Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Arctic Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, High Arctic Energy Services ranks #34 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places High Arctic Energy Services in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. High Arctic Energy Services' value of 0.07 is 94.3% below this benchmark. Historically, High Arctic Energy Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.23, High Arctic Energy 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 1.23, 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. High Arctic Energy Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.07 is 94.3% 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 High Arctic Energy Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Arctic Energy Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Arctic Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Arctic Energy Services (TSX:HWO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.22, compared to a current price of C$0.95 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 94.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.23. High Arctic Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 High Arctic Energy Services (TSX:HWO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.07 as of Aug. 23, 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 High Arctic Energy Services (TSX:HWO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Arctic Energy Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.95 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.22. GuruFocus considers High Arctic Energy Services to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:HWO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.07 (79% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: C$1.22 vs. price of C$0.95 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#34 of 757)

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


High Arctic Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HGHAF:USA
Address Calgary Place I, 330 -5th Avenue SW, Suite 2350, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0L4
High Arctic Energy Services Inc is engaged in providing contract drilling, well servicing, completion services, equipment rentals, and other oilfield services to the oil and natural gas industry in Papua New Guinea and Canada. The operating segments of the company are the Drilling Services segment, which consists of drilling services; the Production Services segment, which consists of well servicing and snubbing services and the Rental Services segment consists of High Arctic's oilfield rental equipment of pressure control and other oilfield equipment to exploration and production companies in Canada. The Rental Services segment generates the majority company's revenue.
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