BDCO (Blue Dolphin Energy Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 200% Above Median

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BDCO Blue Dolphin Energy Co BDCO
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Price $4.21
GF Value $2.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Blue Dolphin Energy Co BDCO +0.24% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates BDCO with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 38/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Oil & Gas companies, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks better than 89.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current share price is $4.21. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.80. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BDCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.05   Max: 0.25
Current: 0.15

During the past years, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.25. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.05.

BDCO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
89.53% of 707 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.05 vs BDCO: 0.15

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.461. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $28.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Blue Dolphin Energy Co  (OTCPK:BDCO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Blue Dolphin Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Blue Dolphin Energy Co Quarterly Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.06 0.06 0.04 0.05 0.09

BDCO vs DLXY, FGPR, MPC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Blue Dolphin Energy Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.21/28.80
=0.15

* 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.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.461/330.2130*330.2130
=5.461

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.019 241.018 5.506
201609 5.226 241.428 7.148
201612 3.782 241.432 5.173
201703 5.022 243.801 6.802
201706 5.390 244.955 7.266
201709 6.184 246.819 8.273
201712 7.539 246.524 10.098
201803 6.612 249.554 8.749
201806 8.156 251.989 10.688
201809 8.745 252.439 11.439
201812 7.646 251.233 10.050
201903 6.280 254.202 8.158
201906 7.138 256.143 9.202
201909 7.164 256.759 9.213
201912 7.124 256.974 9.154
202003 5.030 258.115 6.435
202006 1.468 257.797 1.880
202009 3.382 260.280 4.291
202012 4.050 260.474 5.134
202103 4.680 264.877 5.834
202106 5.470 271.696 6.648
202109 6.333 274.310 7.624
202112 7.214 278.802 8.544
202203 8.719 287.504 10.014
202206 9.828 296.311 10.952
202209 8.652 296.808 9.626
202212 7.534 296.797 8.382
202303 7.818 301.836 8.553
202306 4.616 305.109 4.996
202309 6.873 307.789 7.374
202312 7.235 306.746 7.788
202403 6.100 312.332 6.449
202406 4.668 314.175 4.906
202409 5.503 315.301 5.763
202412 5.008 315.605 5.240
202503 5.609 319.799 5.792
202506 3.792 322.561 3.882
202509 4.715 324.800 4.794
202512 4.608 324.054 4.696
202603 5.461 330.213 5.461

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.15 mean?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #74 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 0.15 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #74 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DLXY and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #74 out of 707 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Blue Dolphin Energy Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 0.15 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.05, based on 707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 85.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.32, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 81.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 85.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.05. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 31, 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.21 is trading 81.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.32. GuruFocus considers Blue Dolphin Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BDCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: $2.32 vs. price of $4.21 (81.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#74 of 707)

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


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 801 Travis Street, Suite 2100, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Blue Dolphin Energy Co is an independent downstream energy company operating in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Operations consist of a light sweet-crude, bpd crude distillation tower, and petroleum storage tank capacity in Nixon, Texas. It operates in two segments Refinery operations, which derives revenue from refined product sales, and Tolling and Terminaling, which derives revenue from storage tank rental fees, ancillary services fees (such as for in-tank blending) and tolling and reservation fees for use of the naphtha stabilizer at the Nixon refinery. Majority of the revenue is derived form Refinery operations segment.
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