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Huaneng Power InternationalBUE:HNPIY 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates BUE:HNPIY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS6,556.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Huaneng Power International ranks better than 54.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:HNPIY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.77
Current: 0.96
During the past years, Huaneng Power International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.24.
BUE:HNPIY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 54.68% of 278
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.075
vs BUE:HNPIY: 0.96
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.
Huaneng Power International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS69,536.428. 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 ARS6,511.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) 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.
Huaneng Power International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Huaneng Power International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Huaneng Power International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
BUE:HNPIY vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Huaneng Power International 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.
* 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.
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 0.96 mean?
Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 as of Aug. 06, 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #126 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Huaneng Power International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.77. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Huaneng Power International's value of 0.96 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #126 out of 278 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huaneng Power International has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Power International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #126 out of 278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Huaneng Power International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Huaneng Power International's value of 0.96 is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Huaneng Power International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Huaneng Power International 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.08, based on 278 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. Huaneng Power International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96 is 10.7% 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 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huaneng Power International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huaneng Power International stock overvalued right now?
Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.96. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS6,556.28, compared to a current price of ARS6,279.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 10.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.08. Huaneng Power International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 as of Aug. 06, 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 Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS6,279.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS6,556.28.
Key valuation signals for BUE:HNPIY:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.96 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: ARS6,556.28 vs. price of ARS6,279.00 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#126 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:HNPIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huaneng Power International Inc and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in developing, constructing, operating, and managing power plants throughout China. It has a substantial controlled power generation capacity across China, with a meaningful portion of its portfolio comprising low-carbon and clean energy sources. Additionally, the Group owns a power company in Singapore and invests in a power company in Pakistan. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of power and heat. Huaneng Power's reportable segments are: PRC power segment, which generates maximum revenue, Overseas power segment, and All other segments (including port and transportation operations). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), followed by overseas markets.
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