Chevron (WBO:CVX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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What is Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chevron WBO:CVX -1.57% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates WBO:CVX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €135.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 766 Oil & Gas companies, Chevron ranks worse than 68.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Chevron's current share price is €168.30. Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €85.32. Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.97.

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

WBO:CVX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.61   Max: 2.23
Current: 1.98

During the past years, Chevron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.61.

WBO:CVX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.54% of 766 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs WBO:CVX: 1.98

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.

Chevron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €79.792. 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 €85.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chevron  (WBO:CVX) 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.


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chevron'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.

Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chevron 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 1.35 1.96 1.59 1.54 1.61

Chevron 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 1.76 1.51 1.63 1.61 2.16

WBO:CVX vs XOM, NFG, DEC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Chevron'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.


Chevron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Chevron 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.

Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=168.30/85.32
=1.97

* 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.

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

For example, Chevron'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)
=79.792/330.2130*330.2130
=79.792

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chevron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 69.427 241.018 95.120
201609 69.288 241.428 94.769
201612 72.951 241.432 99.777
201703 72.346 243.801 97.988
201706 68.665 244.955 92.564
201709 64.807 246.819 86.704
201712 65.714 246.524 88.022
201803 63.810 249.554 84.434
201806 67.991 251.989 89.097
201809 68.880 252.439 90.101
201812 71.395 251.233 93.839
201903 72.039 254.202 93.580
201906 72.908 256.143 93.991
201909 74.835 256.759 96.244
201912 68.959 256.974 88.613
202003 69.769 258.115 89.257
202006 63.781 257.797 81.697
202009 59.913 260.280 76.011
202012 56.227 260.474 71.281
202103 57.460 264.877 71.633
202106 57.159 271.696 69.470
202109 59.907 274.310 72.116
202112 64.247 278.802 76.094
202203 68.063 287.504 78.174
202206 74.751 296.311 83.304
202209 83.495 296.808 92.892
202212 79.094 296.797 87.999
202303 79.214 301.836 86.661
202306 78.860 305.109 85.349
202309 82.651 307.789 88.673
202312 79.719 306.746 85.818
202403 80.626 312.332 85.242
202406 81.514 314.175 85.675
202409 78.937 315.301 82.670
202412 82.229 315.605 86.035
202503 79.706 319.799 82.302
202506 74.070 322.561 75.827
202509 80.899 324.800 82.247
202512 80.408 324.054 81.936
202603 79.792 330.213 79.792

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 1.97 mean?
Chevron (WBO:CVX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 as of Jul. 28, 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 Chevron and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #525 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Chevron's value of 1.97 is 62.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chevron ranks #525 out of 766 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chevron has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chevron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and NFG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chevron ranks #525 out of 766 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chevron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Chevron's value of 1.97 is 62.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chevron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Chevron 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 766 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. Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 62.8% 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 Chevron 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. Chevron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chevron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron (WBO:CVX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €135.08, compared to a current price of €168.30 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 62.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.21. Chevron's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Chevron (WBO:CVX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 28, 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 Chevron (WBO:CVX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €168.30 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €135.08. GuruFocus considers Chevron to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:CVX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: €135.08 vs. price of €168.30 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#525 of 766)

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


Chevron Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77002-7327
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with 2025 worldwide net oil-equivalent production of 3.7 million barrels per day, including 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and 2.3 million barrels of liquids per day. Production takes place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company's refining networks arelocated in the United States and Asia, with a total worldwide refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day at year-end 2025. Net proved reserves at year-end 2025 stood at 10.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 5.7 billion barrels of liquids and 29.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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