WFRD (Weatherford International) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.26 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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WFRD Weatherford International PLC WFRD
76 GF Score
Price $95.03
GF Value $84.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Weatherford International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Weatherford International WFRD -1.45% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.26 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates WFRD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Oil & Gas companies, Weatherford International ranks worse than 95.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Weatherford International's current share price is $95.03. Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.50. Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.26.

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

WFRD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 7.34   Max: 15.22
Current: 8.39

During the past years, Weatherford International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.22. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 7.34.

WFRD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.88% of 753 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs WFRD: 8.39

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.

Weatherford International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.903. 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 $11.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Weatherford International  (NAS:WFRD) 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.


Weatherford International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Weatherford International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Weatherford International'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.

Weatherford International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Weatherford International Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Weatherford International Quarterly Data
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WFRD vs NOV, KGS, WHD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Weatherford International'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.


Weatherford International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Weatherford International 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.

Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=95.03/11.50
=8.26

* 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.

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

For example, Weatherford International'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)
=24.903/333.9520*333.9520
=24.903

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Weatherford International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.594 241.428 3.588
201612 2.047 241.432 2.831
201703 1.660 243.801 2.274
201706 1.488 244.955 2.029
201709 1.339 246.819 1.812
201712 -0.630 246.524 -0.853
201803 -0.946 249.554 -1.266
201806 -1.363 251.989 -1.806
201809 -1.553 252.439 -2.054
201812 -3.698 251.233 -4.916
201903 -4.133 254.202 -5.430
201906 -4.408 256.143 -5.747
201909 -5.241 256.759 -6.817
201912 41.143 256.974 53.468
202003 25.986 258.115 33.621
202006 18.100 257.797 23.447
202009 15.529 260.280 19.924
202012 12.957 260.474 16.612
202103 11.243 264.877 14.175
202106 10.371 271.696 12.747
202109 8.871 274.310 10.800
202112 6.743 278.802 8.077
202203 5.657 287.504 6.571
202206 6.657 296.311 7.503
202209 6.380 296.808 7.178
202212 7.535 296.797 8.478
202303 7.875 301.836 8.713
202306 8.958 305.109 9.805
202309 10.306 307.789 11.182
202312 12.833 306.746 13.971
202403 14.904 312.332 15.936
202406 16.787 314.175 17.844
202409 18.501 315.301 19.595
202412 17.822 315.605 18.858
202503 18.623 319.799 19.447
202506 21.031 322.561 21.774
202509 21.757 324.800 22.370
202512 23.729 324.054 24.454
202603 24.451 330.213 24.728
202606 24.903 333.952 24.903

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 8.26 mean?
Weatherford International (WFRD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.26 as of Sep. 04, 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 Weatherford International and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.63 to 15.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #722 out of 753 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Weatherford International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.26 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 15.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Weatherford International's value of 8.26 is 560.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #722 out of 753 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Weatherford International has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weatherford International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NOV and KGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #722 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Weatherford International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Weatherford International's value of 8.26 is 560.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Weatherford International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.63 to 15.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Weatherford International 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 1.25, based on 753 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. Weatherford International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.26 is 560.8% 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 Weatherford International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Weatherford International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.26, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weatherford International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International (WFRD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.73, compared to a current price of $95.03 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.26, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 560.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.25. Weatherford International's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Weatherford International (WFRD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.26 as of Sep. 04, 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 Weatherford International (WFRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $95.03 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.73. GuruFocus considers Weatherford International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WFRD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.26 (13% above median its 10-year median of 7.34)
  • GF Value™: $84.73 vs. price of $95.03 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 560.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#722 of 753)

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


Weatherford International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 1WFRD:Italy0WE:Germany
Address 2000 Street James Place, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It operates across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, where Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia account for over 25% of sales. Weatherford also offers manufacturing, research, and training services. Performance is reported through three segments: drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention.
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