CPXWF (Capital Power) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.41 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 63% Above Median


CPXWF Capital Power Corp CPXWF
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Price $53.44
GF Value $28.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Capital Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Capital Power CPXWF -0.71% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 76.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Capital Power's current share price is $53.44. Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.18. Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.41.

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

CPXWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.43
Current: 2.43

During the past years, Capital Power's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.48.

CPXWF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.76% of 284 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs CPXWF: 2.43

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.

Capital Power's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.392. 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 $22.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Capital Power  (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.


Capital Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Capital Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Power'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.

Capital Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Capital Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.61 1.28 2.12 1.92

Capital Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.57 1.79 2.14 1.92 2.13

CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.


Capital Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capital Power 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.

Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.44/22.18
=2.41

* 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.

Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Capital Power's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=22.392/132.2623*132.2623
=22.392

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Capital Power Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.803 102.002 26.975
201609 21.089 101.765 27.409
201612 17.020 101.449 22.190
201703 20.658 102.634 26.622
201706 21.984 103.029 28.222
201709 24.253 103.345 31.039
201712 16.569 103.345 21.205
201803 21.829 105.004 27.496
201806 21.561 105.557 27.016
201809 22.172 105.636 27.761
201812 16.095 105.399 20.197
201903 20.857 106.979 25.786
201906 23.015 107.690 28.266
201909 21.170 107.611 26.020
201912 15.211 107.769 18.668
202003 20.897 107.927 25.609
202006 20.904 108.401 25.505
202009 21.391 108.164 26.157
202012 14.315 108.559 17.441
202103 22.106 110.298 26.508
202106 22.610 111.720 26.767
202109 21.463 112.905 25.143
202112 14.039 113.774 16.320
202203 19.996 117.646 22.480
202206 20.016 120.806 21.914
202209 18.065 120.648 19.804
202212 11.657 120.964 12.746
202303 17.576 122.702 18.945
202306 17.872 124.203 19.032
202309 20.298 125.230 21.438
202312 16.386 125.072 17.328
202403 21.893 126.258 22.934
202406 21.780 127.522 22.590
202409 21.336 127.285 22.170
202412 20.823 127.364 21.624
202503 23.204 129.181 23.757
202506 23.009 129.892 23.429
202509 23.301 130.287 23.654
202512 20.469 130.366 20.767
202603 22.392 132.262 22.392

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 2.41 mean?
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Capital Power and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #218 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Capital Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.41 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 2.43. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Capital Power's value of 2.41 is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #218 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #218 out of 284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Capital Power's value of 2.41 is 113.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Capital Power 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.13, based on 284 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. Capital Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.41 is 113.3% 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 Capital Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.52, compared to a current price of $53.44 — trading 87.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 113.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.13. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 15 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $53.44 is trading 87.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.52. GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPXWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.41 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: $28.52 vs. price of $53.44 (87.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 15 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#218 of 284)

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


Capital Power Business Description

Address 10423 101 Street NW, Suite 1200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5H 0E9
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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