Journey Energy (TSX:JOY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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TSX:JOY Journey Energy Inc TSX:JOY
62 GF Score
Price C$4.67
GF Value C$2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Journey Energy TSX:JOY +3.32% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates TSX:JOY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, Journey Energy ranks worse than 54.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Journey Energy's current share price is C$4.67. Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3.35. Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.39.

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

TSX:JOY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.03   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.4

During the past years, Journey Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.03.

TSX:JOY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.47% of 771 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSX:JOY: 1.40

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.

Journey Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$5.191. 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$3.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Journey Energy  (TSX:JOY) 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.


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Journey 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.

Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Journey Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Journey 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 0.55 0.59 0.99 0.97 1.63

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

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


Journey Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Journey 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.67/3.35
=1.39

* 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.

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

For example, Journey 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)
=5.191/132.2623*132.2623
=5.191

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Journey Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.405 102.002 4.415
201609 3.847 101.765 5.000
201612 5.031 101.449 6.559
201703 4.890 102.634 6.302
201706 4.980 103.029 6.393
201709 4.959 103.345 6.347
201712 2.147 103.345 2.748
201803 2.125 105.004 2.677
201806 1.820 105.557 2.280
201809 1.842 105.636 2.306
201812 1.422 105.399 1.784
201903 1.339 106.979 1.655
201906 1.040 107.690 1.277
201909 0.949 107.611 1.166
201912 0.742 107.769 0.911
202003 -0.763 107.927 -0.935
202006 -1.110 108.401 -1.354
202009 -1.283 108.164 -1.569
202012 -0.450 108.559 -0.548
202103 -0.408 110.298 -0.489
202106 -0.412 111.720 -0.488
202109 1.652 112.905 1.935
202112 1.754 113.774 2.039
202203 2.142 117.646 2.408
202206 2.818 120.806 3.085
202209 3.117 120.648 3.417
202212 4.918 120.964 5.377
202303 5.044 122.702 5.437
202306 5.026 124.203 5.352
202309 5.162 125.230 5.452
202312 5.158 125.072 5.455
202403 5.252 126.258 5.502
202406 5.228 127.522 5.422
202409 5.249 127.285 5.454
202412 4.866 127.364 5.053
202503 4.989 129.181 5.108
202506 5.063 129.892 5.155
202509 5.143 130.287 5.221
202512 5.257 130.366 5.333
202603 5.191 132.262 5.191

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 1.39 mean?
Journey Energy (TSX:JOY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 24, 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 Journey Energy and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #420 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.95. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Journey Energy's value of 1.39 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #420 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Journey Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Journey Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Journey Energy ranks #420 out of 771 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Journey Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Journey Energy's value of 1.39 is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Journey Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Journey 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 1.21, based on 771 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. Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.39 is 14.9% 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 Journey Energy 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. Journey Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Journey Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Journey Energy (TSX:JOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.76, compared to a current price of C$4.67 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 14.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Journey Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Journey Energy (TSX:JOY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 24, 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 Journey Energy (TSX:JOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Journey Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$4.67 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.76. GuruFocus considers Journey Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:JOY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.39 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: C$2.76 vs. price of C$4.67 (69.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#420 of 771)

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


Journey Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges JRNGF:USA17J:Germany
Address 517 - 10th Avenue South West, Suite 700, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2R 0A8
Journey Energy Inc is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Journey generates revenue mainly from the sale of crude oil, condensate, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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