Avista (FRA:AV6) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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FRA:AV6 Avista Corp FRA:AV6
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Price €36.34
GF Value €31.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Avista Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Avista FRA:AV6 -1.14% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:AV6 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks better than 62.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Avista's current share price is €36.34. Avista's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.59. Avista's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.19.

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

FRA:AV6' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.45   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.19

During the past years, Avista's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.45.

FRA:AV6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.13% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs FRA:AV6: 1.19

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.

Avista's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.057. 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 €30.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Avista  (FRA:AV6) 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.


Avista Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Avista Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avista'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.

Avista Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Avista Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Avista 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 1.23 1.11 1.09 1.12 1.14

FRA:AV6 vs UTL, AES, SRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.


Avista Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Avista 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.

Avista's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.34/30.59
=1.19

* 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.

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

For example, Avista'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)
=29.057/330.2130*330.2130
=29.057

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Avista Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.591 241.018 30.951
201609 22.611 241.428 30.926
201612 24.350 241.432 33.304
201703 24.479 243.801 33.155
201706 23.313 244.955 31.427
201709 21.756 246.819 29.107
201712 22.318 246.524 29.894
201803 21.716 249.554 28.735
201806 22.967 251.989 30.097
201809 22.826 252.439 29.858
201812 23.728 251.233 31.187
201903 25.134 254.202 32.650
201906 25.221 256.143 32.514
201909 25.774 256.759 33.147
201912 25.981 256.974 33.386
202003 26.348 258.115 33.708
202006 25.825 257.797 33.079
202009 24.492 260.280 31.073
202012 24.097 260.474 30.549
202103 25.069 264.877 31.253
202106 24.661 271.696 29.972
202109 25.243 274.310 30.387
202112 26.671 278.802 31.589
202203 27.994 287.504 32.153
202206 29.005 296.311 32.324
202209 30.596 296.808 34.040
202212 29.407 296.797 32.718
202303 29.406 301.836 32.171
202306 28.953 305.109 31.335
202309 29.188 307.789 31.314
202312 29.187 306.746 31.420
202403 29.658 312.332 31.356
202406 29.832 314.175 31.355
202409 28.767 315.301 30.128
202412 30.915 315.605 32.346
202503 30.416 319.799 31.406
202506 28.273 322.561 28.944
202509 27.695 324.800 28.157
202512 28.147 324.054 28.682
202603 29.057 330.213 29.057

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 1.19 mean?
Avista (FRA:AV6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 21, 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 Avista and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Avista's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #167 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Avista's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Avista's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Avista's value of 1.19 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #167 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #167 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Avista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Avista's value of 1.19 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Avista 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 - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 441 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. Avista's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 22.2% 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 Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (FRA:AV6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.92, compared to a current price of €36.34 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 22.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 13 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 Avista (FRA:AV6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 21, 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 Avista (FRA:AV6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.34 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.92. GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AV6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: €31.92 vs. price of €36.34 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#167 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AV6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avista Business Description

Other Exchanges AVA:USAAV6:Germany
Address 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA, USA, 99202-2600
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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