Pinnacle West Capital (STU:PWC) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-3.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:PWC Pinnacle West Capital Corp STU:PWC
72 GF Score
Price €93.32
GF Value €78.46
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What is Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Pinnacle West Capital STU:PWC -2.00% 72 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-3.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PWC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.46. 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.

Pinnacle West Capital's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.747. 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 €-3.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -35.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -96.50% 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 Pinnacle West Capital was 40.60% per year. The lowest was -205.70% per year. And the median was -14.70% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Pinnacle West Capital's current stock price is €93.32. Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.76. Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Pinnacle West Capital was 2236.50. The lowest was 95.83. And the median was 212.75.


Pinnacle West Capital  (STU:PWC) 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Pinnacle West Capital was 2236.50. The lowest was 95.83. And the median was 212.75.


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.


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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

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Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Pinnacle West Capital 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 -1.62 -2.32 -3.29 -3.57

Pinnacle West Capital 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 -3.28 -3.31 -3.43 -3.57 -3.76

STU:PWC vs OGE, IDA, TXNM: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pinnacle West Capital'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.


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Pinnacle West Capital 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, Pinnacle West Capital'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)
=-2.747/330.2130*330.2130
=-2.747

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pinnacle West Capital Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.595 241.018 -0.815
201609 0.471 241.428 0.644
201612 -0.019 241.432 -0.026
201703 -1.740 243.801 -2.357
201706 -1.539 244.955 -2.075
201709 1.099 246.819 1.470
201712 -0.262 246.524 -0.351
201803 -1.400 249.554 -1.852
201806 -0.685 251.989 -0.898
201809 2.631 252.439 3.442
201812 0.294 251.233 0.386
201903 -0.678 254.202 -0.881
201906 -0.857 256.143 -1.105
201909 1.388 256.759 1.785
201912 -1.688 256.974 -2.169
202003 -1.254 258.115 -1.604
202006 -1.192 257.797 -1.527
202009 0.818 260.280 1.038
202012 -1.172 260.474 -1.486
202103 -1.201 264.877 -1.497
202106 -1.518 271.696 -1.845
202109 0.172 274.310 0.207
202112 -2.091 278.802 -2.477
202203 -0.409 287.504 -0.470
202206 -1.702 296.311 -1.897
202209 0.089 296.808 0.099
202212 -1.838 296.797 -2.045
202303 -1.924 301.836 -2.105
202306 -2.005 305.109 -2.170
202309 0.000 307.789 0.000
202312 -1.271 306.746 -1.368
202403 -1.372 312.332 -1.451
202406 -2.761 314.175 -2.902
202409 -0.251 315.301 -0.263
202412 -0.747 315.605 -0.782
202503 -1.707 319.799 -1.763
202506 -3.188 322.561 -3.264
202509 0.293 324.800 0.298
202512 -1.346 324.054 -1.372
202603 -2.747 330.213 -2.747

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 €-3.76 mean?
Pinnacle West Capital (STU:PWC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-3.76 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 Pinnacle West Capital and its competitors.
Is Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Pinnacle West Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-3.76. Overall, Pinnacle West Capital has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to OGE and IDA?
Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-3.76 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 Pinnacle West Capital and its competitors. Pinnacle West Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinnacle West Capital stock overvalued right now?
Pinnacle West Capital (STU:PWC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-3.76. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.46, compared to a current price of €93.32 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-3.76. Pinnacle West Capital's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Pinnacle West Capital (STU:PWC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-3.76 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 Pinnacle West Capital (STU:PWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinnacle West Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €93.32 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.46.

Key valuation signals for STU:PWC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-3.76
  • GF Value™: €78.46 vs. price of €93.32 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 14 warning signs

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


Pinnacle West Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges PNW:USA0KIT:UK
Address 400 North Fifth Street, P.O. Box 53999, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85072-3999
Pinnacle West is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is Arizona Public Service, a vertically integrated electric utility serving approximately 1.4 million customers across a 35,000-square-mile territory in central Arizona, including the Phoenix area. APS owns or leases 6.5 gigawatts of power generation capacity, including a 29% ownership stake in one of the largest nuclear plants in the US, Palo Verde. Half of the electricity that APS supplies to customers comes from clean energy sources, including nuclear.
72GF Score

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