SLB (BSP:SLBG34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.98 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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BSP:SLBG34 SLB Ltd BSP:SLBG34
74 GF Score
Price R$132.34
GF Value R$119.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SLB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SLB BSP:SLBG34 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates BSP:SLBG34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$119.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 713 Oil & Gas companies, SLB ranks worse than 68.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), SLB's current share price is R$132.34. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$66.99. SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.98.

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

BSP:SLBG34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 1.59   Max: 3.15
Current: 1.95

During the past years, SLB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.15. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.59.

BSP:SLBG34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
68.02% of 713 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs BSP:SLBG34: 1.95

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.

SLB's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$15.263. 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 R$66.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SLB  (BSP:SLBG34) 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.


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLB'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.

SLB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SLB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 1.86 1.88 1.47 1.51

SLB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.31 1.34 1.51 2.00 1.79

BSP:SLBG34 vs BKR, FTI, HAL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SLB'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.


SLB Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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SLB 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.

SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=132.34/66.99
=1.98

* 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.

SLB's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SLB's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=15.263/333.9520*333.9520
=15.263

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SLB Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 8.149 241.428 11.272
201612 8.556 241.432 11.835
201703 7.689 243.801 10.532
201706 8.865 244.955 12.086
201709 8.895 246.819 12.035
201712 9.708 246.524 13.151
201803 9.208 249.554 12.322
201806 11.247 251.989 14.905
201809 12.550 252.439 16.602
201812 11.401 251.233 15.155
201903 10.831 254.202 14.229
201906 11.428 256.143 14.900
201909 12.702 256.759 16.521
201912 12.192 256.974 15.844
202003 13.131 258.115 16.989
202006 10.010 257.797 12.967
202009 10.206 260.280 13.095
202012 10.216 260.474 13.098
202103 10.371 264.877 13.076
202106 9.969 271.696 12.253
202109 10.838 274.310 13.194
202112 12.206 278.802 14.620
202203 10.345 287.504 12.016
202206 11.904 296.311 13.416
202209 13.623 296.808 15.328
202212 14.348 296.797 16.144
202303 13.933 301.836 15.416
202306 13.630 305.109 14.918
202309 14.230 307.789 15.440
202312 15.231 306.746 16.582
202403 14.982 312.332 16.019
202406 17.056 314.175 18.130
202409 17.710 315.301 18.758
202412 19.930 315.605 21.089
202503 17.712 319.799 18.496
202506 17.348 322.561 17.961
202509 16.089 324.800 16.542
202512 17.651 324.054 18.190
202603 15.052 330.213 15.222
202606 15.263 333.952 15.263

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 1.98 mean?
SLB (BSP:SLBG34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 SLB and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #485 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 3.15. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. SLB's value of 1.98 is 90.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLB ranks #485 out of 713 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SLB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BKR and FTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #485 out of 713 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SLB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04. SLB's value of 1.98 is 90.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SLB's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.04, SLB 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 PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.04, based on 713 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. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 is 90.4% 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 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 SLB and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLB's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB (BSP:SLBG34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$119.14, compared to a current price of R$132.34 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 90.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.04. SLB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 SLB (BSP:SLBG34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 SLB (BSP:SLBG34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$132.34 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$119.14. GuruFocus considers SLB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SLBG34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.98 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: R$119.14 vs. price of R$132.34 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#485 of 713)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SLBG34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SLB Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger. Today, it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.
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