Kelt Exploration (TSX:KEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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TSX:KEL Kelt Exploration Ltd TSX:KEL
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Price C$9.48
GF Value C$8.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kelt Exploration Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kelt Exploration TSX:KEL -2.77% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates TSX:KEL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$8.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Oil & Gas companies, Kelt Exploration ranks worse than 64.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Kelt Exploration's current share price is C$9.48. Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$5.39. Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

TSX:KEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 1.21   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.81

During the past years, Kelt Exploration's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.21.

TSX:KEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.15% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs TSX:KEL: 1.81

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 Mar. 2026 was C$5.682. 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$5.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kelt Exploration  (TSX:KEL) 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
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Kelt Exploration 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 1.26 1.37 1.29 1.44 1.74

TSX:KEL 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
=9.48/5.39
=1.76

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kelt Exploration'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)
=5.682/132.2623*132.2623
=5.682

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Kelt Exploration Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.795 102.002 6.218
201609 4.692 101.765 6.098
201612 4.802 101.449 6.261
201703 4.792 102.634 6.175
201706 4.770 103.029 6.123
201709 4.717 103.345 6.037
201712 4.728 103.345 6.051
201803 4.748 105.004 5.981
201806 4.806 105.557 6.022
201809 4.834 105.636 6.052
201812 4.858 105.399 6.096
201903 4.916 106.979 6.078
201906 4.936 107.690 6.062
201909 4.928 107.611 6.057
201912 4.915 107.769 6.032
202003 4.529 107.927 5.550
202006 3.190 108.401 3.892
202009 3.060 108.164 3.742
202012 3.201 108.559 3.900
202103 3.220 110.298 3.861
202106 3.516 111.720 4.163
202109 3.536 112.905 4.142
202112 3.821 113.774 4.442
202203 3.887 117.646 4.370
202206 4.271 120.806 4.676
202209 4.402 120.648 4.826
202212 4.695 120.964 5.134
202303 4.780 122.702 5.152
202306 4.922 124.203 5.241
202309 5.026 125.230 5.308
202312 5.160 125.072 5.457
202403 5.218 126.258 5.466
202406 5.278 127.522 5.474
202409 5.327 127.285 5.535
202412 5.403 127.364 5.611
202503 5.469 129.181 5.599
202506 5.633 129.892 5.736
202509 5.604 130.287 5.689
202512 5.704 130.366 5.787
202603 5.682 132.262 5.682

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 1.76 mean?
Kelt Exploration (TSX:KEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Aug. 08, 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 45% 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 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #492 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Kelt Exploration's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kelt Exploration's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 45% 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 1.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Kelt Exploration's value of 1.76 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelt Exploration ranks #492 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelt Exploration has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, 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 #492 out of 767 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 1.20. Kelt Exploration's value of 1.76 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelt Exploration's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 1.20, based on 767 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 1.76 is 46.7% 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 Kelt Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — 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 1.76, which is 45% 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 (TSX:KEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$8.68, compared to a current price of C$9.48 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 46.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Kelt Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 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 (TSX:KEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 08, 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 (TSX:KEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelt Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$9.48 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$8.68. GuruFocus considers Kelt Exploration to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (45% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: C$8.68 vs. price of C$9.48 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#492 of 767)

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


Kelt Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KELTF:USA2KE:Germany
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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