FirstEnergy (LTS:0IPB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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LTS:0IPB FirstEnergy Corp LTS:0IPB
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Price $49.66
GF Value $46.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FirstEnergy LTS:0IPB +0.40% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IPB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, FirstEnergy ranks worse than 74.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), FirstEnergy's current share price is $49.66. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.92. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.49.

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

LTS:0IPB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.57
Current: 2.49

During the past years, FirstEnergy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.57. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.56.

LTS:0IPB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.38% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs LTS:0IPB: 2.49

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.

FirstEnergy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.876. 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 $19.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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FirstEnergy  (LTS:0IPB) 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.


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstEnergy'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.

FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FirstEnergy 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 1.69 1.75 1.63 1.86 2.23

FirstEnergy 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 1.91 1.92 2.22 2.23 2.53

LTS:0IPB vs PPL, ES, EIX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, FirstEnergy'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.


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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FirstEnergy 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.66/19.92
=2.49

* 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.

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

For example, FirstEnergy'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)
=21.876/330.2130*330.2130
=21.876

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

FirstEnergy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 26.828 241.018 36.756
201609 27.019 241.428 36.955
201612 14.109 241.432 19.297
201703 13.835 243.801 18.739
201706 14.224 244.955 19.175
201709 14.402 246.819 19.268
201712 8.814 246.524 11.806
201803 15.124 249.554 20.012
201806 15.784 251.989 20.684
201809 13.302 252.439 17.400
201812 13.172 251.233 17.313
201903 13.004 254.202 16.892
201906 13.622 256.143 17.561
201909 13.459 256.759 17.309
201912 12.901 256.974 16.578
202003 12.578 258.115 16.091
202006 13.176 257.797 16.877
202009 13.248 260.280 16.808
202012 13.325 260.474 16.893
202103 13.532 264.877 16.870
202106 13.653 271.696 16.594
202109 13.738 274.310 16.538
202112 15.212 278.802 18.017
202203 15.335 287.504 17.613
202206 19.003 296.311 21.177
202209 18.844 296.808 20.965
202212 17.769 296.797 19.770
202303 17.899 301.836 19.582
202306 18.330 305.109 19.838
202309 18.253 307.789 19.583
202312 18.172 306.746 19.562
202403 21.541 312.332 22.774
202406 21.659 314.175 22.765
202409 21.563 315.301 22.583
202412 21.600 315.605 22.600
202503 21.774 319.799 22.483
202506 22.257 322.561 22.785
202509 22.155 324.800 22.524
202512 21.649 324.054 22.060
202603 21.876 330.213 21.876

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 2.49 mean?
FirstEnergy (LTS:0IPB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Jul. 25, 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 FirstEnergy and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #328 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.57. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. FirstEnergy's value of 2.49 is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #328 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstEnergy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PPL and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #328 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FirstEnergy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. FirstEnergy's value of 2.49 is 60.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FirstEnergy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.55, FirstEnergy 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 1.55, 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. FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 60.6% 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 FirstEnergy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstEnergy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy (LTS:0IPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.45, compared to a current price of $49.66 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 60.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.55. FirstEnergy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 FirstEnergy (LTS:0IPB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 25, 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 FirstEnergy (LTS:0IPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.66 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.45. GuruFocus considers FirstEnergy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IPB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: $46.45 vs. price of $49.66 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#328 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FirstEnergy Business Description

Address 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH, USA, 44320
FirstEnergy is an investor-owned holding company with operations across five mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems.
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