Xcel Energy (BSP:X1EL34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:X1EL34 Xcel Energy Inc BSP:X1EL34
76 GF Score
Price R$50.10
GF Value R$42.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Xcel Energy BSP:X1EL34 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates BSP:X1EL34 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$42.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 424 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xcel Energy ranks worse than 71.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Xcel Energy's current share price is R$50.10. Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$21.01. Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.38.

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

BSP:X1EL34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 2.45   Max: 3.29
Current: 2.28

During the past years, Xcel Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 2.45.

BSP:X1EL34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.7% of 424 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.535 vs BSP:X1EL34: 2.28

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Xcel Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$24.678. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$21.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Xcel Energy  (BSP:X1EL34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

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


Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Xcel Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Xcel Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:X1EL34 vs EXC, ETR, ED: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Xcel Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

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

Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.10/21.01
=2.38

* 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.

Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Xcel Energy's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=24.678/333.9520*333.9520
=24.678

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Xcel Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.797 241.428 12.168
201612 9.110 241.432 12.601
201703 8.523 243.801 11.675
201706 9.024 244.955 12.303
201709 8.822 246.819 11.936
201712 9.292 246.524 12.587
201803 9.316 249.554 12.467
201806 10.791 251.989 14.301
201809 12.172 252.439 16.102
201812 11.542 251.233 15.342
201903 11.501 254.202 15.109
201906 11.576 256.143 15.092
201909 12.904 256.759 16.784
201912 12.949 256.974 16.828
202003 15.474 258.115 20.020
202006 16.528 257.797 21.410
202009 17.698 260.280 22.707
202012 17.440 260.474 22.360
202103 19.244 264.877 24.262
202106 17.272 271.696 21.230
202109 18.592 274.310 22.634
202112 20.285 278.802 24.298
202203 17.972 287.504 20.875
202206 18.429 296.311 20.770
202209 19.632 296.808 22.089
202212 19.894 296.797 22.384
202303 19.901 301.836 22.019
202306 18.612 305.109 20.371
202309 19.370 307.789 21.017
202312 19.442 306.746 21.166
202403 19.993 312.332 21.377
202406 21.688 314.175 23.053
202409 23.334 315.301 24.714
202412 25.921 315.605 27.428
202503 24.723 319.799 25.817
202506 24.578 322.561 25.446
202509 24.008 324.800 24.684
202512 25.819 324.054 26.608
202603 24.933 330.213 25.215
202606 24.678 333.952 24.678

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 PB Ratio of 2.38 mean?
Xcel Energy (BSP:X1EL34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #304 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Xcel Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is near median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 3.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Xcel Energy's value of 2.38 is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #304 out of 424 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EXC and ETR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #304 out of 424 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Xcel Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Xcel Energy's value of 2.38 is 55% above this benchmark. Historically, Xcel Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Xcel Energy 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.54, based on 424 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Xcel Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 55% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Xcel Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xcel Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xcel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy (BSP:X1EL34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$42.52, compared to a current price of R$50.10 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 55% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.54. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Xcel Energy (BSP:X1EL34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Aug. 30, 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 Xcel Energy (BSP:X1EL34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$50.10 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$42.52. GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:X1EL34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (near median its 10-year median of 2.45)
  • GF Value™: R$42.52 vs. price of R$50.10 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#304 of 424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:X1EL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xcel Energy Business Description

Address 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
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