Genel EnergyFRA:4VL 48 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:4VL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks better than 87.11% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Genel Energy's share price is €0.592. Genel Energy's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.09. Hence, Genel Energy's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
Good Sign:
Genel Energy PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.54) is close to 2-year low of 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genel Energy's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4VL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.55 Max: 1.24
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Genel Energy's highest PB Ratio was 1.24. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.55.
FRA:4VL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.11% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs FRA:4VL: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Genel Energy's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -16.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -17.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Genel Energy was -0.20% per year. The lowest was -29.00% per year. And the median was -17.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Genel Energy PB Ratio Related Terms
Genel Energy PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genel Energy's 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel Energy's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Genel Energy PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genel Energy's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genel Energy's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Genel Energy's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Genel Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Genel Energy's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #119 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Genel Energy's PB Ratio too high?
Genel Energy's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.24. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Genel Energy's value of 0.54 is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #119 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #119 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Genel Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Genel Energy's value of 0.54 is 61.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Genel Energy's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Genel Energy 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.39, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genel Energy's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 61.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Genel Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genel Energy's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 61.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.39. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genel Energy (FRA:4VL), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jun. 27, 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.
GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4VL:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.59 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#119 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4VL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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