DUK (Duke Energy) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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DUK Duke Energy Corp DUK
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Price $129.08
GF Value $122.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Duke Energy DUK -0.12% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates DUK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, Duke Energy ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Duke Energy's current share price is $129.08. Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.14. Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

DUK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 1.47   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Duke Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.47.

DUK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.23% of 439 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs DUK: 1.76

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.

Duke Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.726. 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 $73.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Duke Energy  (NYSE:DUK) 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.


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duke 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.

Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Duke Energy 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 1.58 1.47 1.37 1.51 1.63

Duke Energy 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 1.69 1.63 1.71 1.63 1.79

DUK vs SO, AEP, D: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Duke 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.


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Duke 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=129.08/73.14
=1.76

* 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.

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

For example, Duke Energy'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)
=68.726/330.2130*330.2130
=68.726

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Duke Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 57.908 241.018 79.338
201609 58.770 241.428 80.383
201612 58.619 241.432 80.175
201703 58.837 243.801 79.691
201706 58.981 244.955 79.510
201709 59.475 246.819 79.570
201712 59.627 246.524 79.869
201803 59.617 249.554 78.886
201806 59.701 251.989 78.234
201809 60.302 252.439 78.880
201812 60.271 251.233 79.218
201903 60.516 254.202 78.611
201906 60.769 256.143 78.342
201909 61.042 256.759 78.505
201912 61.201 256.974 78.644
202003 61.169 258.115 78.255
202006 59.214 257.797 75.847
202009 59.842 260.280 75.921
202012 59.821 260.474 75.837
202103 60.092 264.877 74.915
202106 60.039 271.696 72.970
202109 61.567 274.310 74.114
202112 61.553 278.802 72.903
202203 61.668 287.504 70.829
202206 62.023 296.311 69.119
202209 62.835 296.808 69.907
202212 61.506 296.797 68.431
202303 61.346 301.836 67.113
202306 60.144 305.109 65.093
202309 61.096 307.789 65.547
202312 61.176 306.746 65.856
202403 61.644 312.332 65.173
202406 61.864 314.175 65.022
202409 62.383 315.301 65.333
202412 63.343 315.605 66.275
202503 63.958 319.799 66.041
202506 64.162 322.561 65.684
202509 64.927 324.800 66.009
202512 65.413 324.054 66.656
202603 68.726 330.213 68.726

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 1.76 mean?
Duke Energy (DUK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Jul. 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 Duke Energy and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #260 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 1.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Duke Energy's value of 1.76 is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #260 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Duke Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SO and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #260 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Duke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Duke Energy's value of 1.76 is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Duke Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Duke 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 439 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. Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 14.3% 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 Duke 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. Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy (DUK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.94, compared to a current price of $129.08 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 14.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.54. Duke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 11 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 Duke Energy (DUK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Jul. 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 Duke Energy (DUK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $129.08 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.94. GuruFocus considers Duke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DUK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: $122.94 vs. price of $129.08 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#260 of 439)

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


Duke Energy Business Description

Address 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.
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