Devon Energy (XSWX:DVN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 119% Above Median

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What is Devon Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Devon Energy XSWX:DVN +4.23% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DVN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Oil & Gas companies, Devon Energy ranks worse than 75.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Devon Energy's current share price is CHF38.935. Devon Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF16.62. Devon Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

XSWX:DVN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 1.07   Max: 2.78
Current: 2.38

During the past years, Devon Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.78. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.07.

XSWX:DVN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.13% of 760 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs XSWX:DVN: 2.38

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.

Devon Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF29.019. 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 CHF16.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Devon Energy  (XSWX:DVN) 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.


Devon Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Devon Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Devon 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.

Devon Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Devon 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 1.40 2.19 1.86 1.63 1.95

Devon 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 1.68 1.87 1.95 2.61 2.05

XSWX:DVN vs OXY, FANG, EQT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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


Devon Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Devon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.935/16.62
=2.34

* 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.

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

For example, Devon 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)
=29.019/333.9520*333.9520
=29.019

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Devon Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.846 241.428 15.003
201612 16.127 241.432 22.307
201703 12.319 243.801 16.874
201706 12.705 244.955 17.321
201709 13.070 246.819 17.684
201712 17.398 246.524 23.568
201803 16.062 249.554 21.494
201806 15.421 251.989 20.437
201809 18.212 252.439 24.093
201812 20.293 251.233 26.975
201903 18.919 254.202 24.854
201906 16.883 256.143 22.012
201909 16.758 256.759 21.796
201912 14.924 256.974 19.395
202003 9.818 258.115 12.703
202006 8.015 257.797 10.383
202009 7.221 260.280 9.265
202012 6.710 260.474 8.603
202103 11.506 264.877 14.507
202106 11.262 271.696 13.843
202109 12.164 274.310 14.809
202112 12.866 278.802 15.411
202203 13.082 287.504 15.195
202206 14.927 296.311 16.823
202209 16.189 296.808 18.215
202212 15.931 296.797 17.925
202303 15.765 301.836 17.442
202306 15.481 305.109 16.944
202309 16.335 307.789 17.724
202312 16.408 306.746 17.863
202403 17.080 312.332 18.262
202406 17.875 314.175 19.000
202409 18.375 315.301 19.462
202412 19.854 315.605 21.008
202503 19.956 319.799 20.839
202506 19.256 322.561 19.936
202509 19.428 324.800 19.975
202512 19.894 324.054 20.502
202603 19.546 330.213 19.767
202606 29.019 333.952 29.019

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 2.34 mean?
Devon Energy (XSWX:DVN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Aug. 19, 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 Devon Energy and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Devon Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Devon Energy ranks #571 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Devon Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Devon Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.78. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Devon Energy's value of 2.34 is 95% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Devon Energy ranks #571 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Devon Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Devon Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OXY and FANG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Devon Energy ranks #571 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Devon Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Devon Energy's value of 2.34 is 95% above this benchmark. Historically, Devon Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Devon Energy 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 760 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. Devon Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 95% 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 Devon Energy 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. Devon Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Devon Energy stock overvalued right now?
Devon Energy (XSWX:DVN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.47, compared to a current price of CHF38.94 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 95% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Devon Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Devon Energy (XSWX:DVN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Aug. 19, 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 Devon Energy (XSWX:DVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Devon Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF38.94 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.47.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DVN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (119% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: CHF36.47 vs. price of CHF38.94 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95% above the Oil & Gas median (#571 of 760)

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


Devon Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 333 West Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma, OK, USA, 73102-5015
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two-thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. After the merger with Coterra, it will have a foothold in the gas-driven Appalachian Basin as well. At the end of 2025, Devon reported net proved reserves of 2.4 billion barrels of oil equivalent, up from 2.2 billion in 2024. Net production averaged roughly 840,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
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