Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.11 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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TSX:WRG Western Energy Services Corp TSX:WRG
51 GF Score
Price C$3.40
GF Value C$2.47
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What is Western Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Western Energy Services TSX:WRG +5.59% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates TSX:WRG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Oil & Gas companies, Western Energy Services ranks better than 93.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Western Energy Services's current share price is C$3.40. Western Energy Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$31.09. Western Energy Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.11.

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

TSX:WRG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.06   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.11

During the past years, Western Energy Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.06.

TSX:WRG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.2% of 765 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSX:WRG: 0.11

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.

Western Energy Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$7.771. 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$31.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Western Energy Services  (TSX:WRG) 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.


Western Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Western Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western 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.

Western Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Western Energy Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Western Energy Services Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSX:WRG vs NE, RIG, VAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Western 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.


Western Energy Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Western 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.40/31.09
=0.11

* 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.

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

For example, Western 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)
=7.771/133.5265*133.5265
=7.771

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Western Energy Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 59.801 101.765 78.466
201612 58.116 101.449 76.492
201703 57.443 102.634 74.733
201706 54.811 103.029 71.036
201709 52.504 103.345 67.838
201712 44.106 103.345 56.987
201803 43.709 105.004 55.582
201806 42.208 105.557 53.392
201809 40.832 105.636 51.613
201812 40.350 105.399 51.118
201903 39.197 106.979 48.924
201906 37.811 107.690 46.882
201909 36.568 107.611 45.374
201912 30.369 107.769 37.627
202003 30.112 107.927 37.254
202006 28.520 108.401 35.130
202009 26.993 108.164 33.322
202012 25.642 108.559 31.539
202103 24.766 110.298 29.982
202106 23.136 111.720 27.652
202109 22.053 112.905 26.081
202112 21.301 113.774 24.999
202203 20.696 117.646 23.490
202206 8.788 120.806 9.713
202209 8.983 120.648 9.942
202212 8.882 120.964 9.804
202303 9.032 122.702 9.829
202306 8.773 124.203 9.432
202309 8.773 125.230 9.354
202312 8.669 125.072 9.255
202403 8.782 126.258 9.288
202406 8.645 127.522 9.052
202409 8.582 127.285 9.003
202412 8.676 127.364 9.096
202503 8.713 129.181 9.006
202506 8.452 129.892 8.688
202509 8.433 130.287 8.643
202512 7.777 130.366 7.966
202603 7.855 132.262 7.930
202606 7.771 133.527 7.771

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 0.11 mean?
Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 as of Aug. 02, 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 Western Energy Services and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Western Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #52 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Western Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Western Energy Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Western Energy Services' value of 0.11 is 90.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #52 out of 765 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Energy Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #52 out of 765 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Western Energy Services in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Western Energy Services' value of 0.11 is 90.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Energy Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Western 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 1.21, based on 765 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. Western Energy Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.11 is 90.9% 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 Western Energy Services 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. Western Energy Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.47, compared to a current price of C$3.40 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 90.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Western Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.11 as of Aug. 02, 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.40 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.47. GuruFocus considers Western Energy Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WRG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.11 (83% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
  • GF Value™: C$2.47 vs. price of C$3.40 (37.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#52 of 765)

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


Western Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges WEEEF:USAW1T:Germany
Address 215, 9th Avenue SW, Suite 1700, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Western Energy Services Corp is an energy service company providing contract drilling services through its division, Horizon Drilling in Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The company provides production services in Canada through its division Eagle Well Servicing (Eagle) which provides well servicing and its division Aero Rental Services (Aero), which provides rental equipment services. It operates in two segments. Contract drilling includes drilling rigs along with related ancillary equipment. Production services include well servicing rigs and related equipment, as well as rental equipment. The contract drilling segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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