Obsidian Energy (TSX:OBE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 367% Above Median

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TSX:OBE Obsidian Energy Ltd TSX:OBE
55 GF Score
Price C$12.72
GF Value C$8.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Obsidian Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Obsidian Energy TSX:OBE -5.07% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates TSX:OBE with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$8.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Oil & Gas companies, Obsidian Energy ranks better than 67.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Obsidian Energy's current share price is C$12.72. Obsidian Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$22.80. Obsidian Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

TSX:OBE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.12   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Obsidian Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.83. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.

TSX:OBE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.49% of 769 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs TSX:OBE: 0.56

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.

Obsidian Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$20.964. 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$22.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Obsidian Energy  (TSX:OBE) 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.


Obsidian Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Obsidian Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Obsidian 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.

Obsidian Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Obsidian 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 0.08 0.18 0.23 0.29 0.35

Obsidian Energy 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 0.29 0.37 0.35 0.57 0.51

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

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


Obsidian Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Obsidian 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.72/22.80
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Obsidian Energy'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)
=20.964/133.5265*133.5265
=20.964

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Obsidian Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 34.516 101.765 45.289
201612 31.285 101.449 41.177
201703 31.595 102.634 41.105
201706 31.439 103.029 40.745
201709 30.855 103.345 39.866
201712 30.063 103.345 38.843
201803 29.139 105.004 37.054
201806 27.731 105.557 35.079
201809 27.324 105.636 34.538
201812 25.775 105.399 32.653
201903 25.021 106.979 31.230
201906 22.759 107.690 28.219
201909 22.384 107.611 27.775
201912 14.966 107.769 18.543
202003 4.738 107.927 5.862
202006 4.451 108.401 5.483
202009 4.381 108.164 5.408
202012 4.395 108.559 5.406
202103 4.714 110.298 5.707
202106 8.949 111.720 10.696
202109 9.579 112.905 11.329
202112 9.455 113.774 11.096
202203 9.628 117.646 10.928
202206 11.014 120.806 12.174
202209 11.486 120.648 12.712
202212 19.161 120.964 21.151
202303 19.501 122.702 21.221
202306 19.923 124.203 21.419
202309 20.438 125.230 21.792
202312 21.186 125.072 22.618
202403 21.452 126.258 22.687
202406 21.987 127.522 23.022
202409 22.626 127.285 23.736
202412 19.079 127.364 20.002
202503 19.373 129.181 20.025
202506 20.564 129.892 21.139
202509 20.906 130.287 21.426
202512 20.686 130.366 21.187
202603 20.356 132.262 20.551
202606 20.964 133.527 20.964

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 0.56 mean?
Obsidian Energy (TSX:OBE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 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 Obsidian Energy and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Obsidian Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Obsidian Energy ranks #250 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Obsidian Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Obsidian Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Obsidian Energy's value of 0.56 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Obsidian Energy ranks #250 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Obsidian Energy has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Obsidian Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Obsidian Energy ranks #250 out of 769 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Obsidian Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Obsidian Energy's value of 0.56 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Obsidian Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Obsidian Energy 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 1.19, based on 769 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. Obsidian Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 52.9% 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 Obsidian Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Obsidian Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Obsidian Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obsidian Energy (TSX:OBE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$8.45, compared to a current price of C$12.72 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 52.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.19. Obsidian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Obsidian Energy (TSX:OBE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 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 Obsidian Energy (TSX:OBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obsidian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$12.72 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$8.45. GuruFocus considers Obsidian Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:OBE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (367% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: C$8.45 vs. price of C$12.72 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#250 of 769)

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


Obsidian Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges OBE:USAP13A:Germany
Address 207 - 9th Avenue SW, Suite 200, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Obsidian Energy Ltd is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer with strategic assets in Alberta. It operates in a single reporting segment that is exploration, development, and holding an interest in oil and natural gas properties and related production infrastructure in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the Sale of Oil.
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