AVA (Avista) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-1.42 (As of Mar. 2026)


AVA Avista Corp AVA
74 GF Score
Price $41.40
GF Value $36.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Avista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Avista AVA +2.12% 74 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-1.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Avista's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.352. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-1.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -21.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Avista was 41.10% per year. The lowest was -88.20% per year. And the median was -22.45% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), Avista's current stock price is $41.40. Avista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.42. Avista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Avista  (NYSE:AVA) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Avista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Avista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

Avista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Avista Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.80 -1.38 -1.36 -1.27 -1.39

Avista Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 -1.33 -1.44 -1.37 -1.39 -1.42

AVA vs UTL, AES, SRE: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Avista Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Avista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

For example, Avista's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.352/330.2130*330.2130
=0.352

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Avista Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.706 241.018 -0.967
201609 -0.110 241.428 -0.150
201612 -0.223 241.432 -0.305
201703 0.976 243.801 1.322
201706 -0.188 244.955 -0.253
201709 -0.480 246.819 -0.642
201712 -0.332 246.524 -0.445
201803 1.562 249.554 2.067
201806 -0.162 251.989 -0.212
201809 -0.344 252.439 -0.450
201812 -2.005 251.233 -2.635
201903 1.566 254.202 2.034
201906 -0.767 256.143 -0.989
201909 -0.500 256.759 -0.643
201912 -0.950 256.974 -1.221
202003 0.590 258.115 0.755
202006 -0.434 257.797 -0.556
202009 -0.376 260.280 -0.477
202012 -0.839 260.474 -1.064
202103 0.689 264.877 0.859
202106 -1.030 271.696 -1.252
202109 -1.000 274.310 -1.204
202112 -1.106 278.802 -1.310
202203 0.916 287.504 1.052
202206 -0.971 296.311 -1.082
202209 -1.585 296.808 -1.763
202212 -2.780 296.797 -3.093
202303 -0.083 301.836 -0.091
202306 0.644 305.109 0.697
202309 -0.114 307.789 -0.122
202312 -1.106 306.746 -1.191
202403 0.908 312.332 0.960
202406 -0.064 314.175 -0.067
202409 -0.342 315.301 -0.358
202412 -0.477 315.605 -0.499
202503 1.009 319.799 1.042
202506 -1.275 322.561 -1.305
202509 0.455 324.800 0.463
202512 -1.417 324.054 -1.444
202603 0.352 330.213 0.352

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-1.42 mean?
Avista (AVA) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Avista and its competitors.
Is Avista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Avista's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-1.42. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to UTL and AES?
Avista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-1.42 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. Avista's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.59, compared to a current price of $41.40 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-1.42. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avista (AVA), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-1.42 as of Mar. 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.40 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.59. GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AVA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-1.42
  • GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.40 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 14 warning signs

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


Avista Business Description

Other Exchanges AV6:Germany
Address 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA, 99202-2600
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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