The AES (MEX:AES) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.96 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:AES The AES Corp MEX:AES
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Price MXN260.00
GF Value MXN262.63
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What is The AES Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The AES MEX:AES 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates MEX:AES with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN262.63. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, The AES ranks worse than 85.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), The AES's current share price is MXN260.00. The AES's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN87.83. The AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.96.

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

MEX:AES' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.85   Max: 5.08
Current: 3

During the past years, The AES's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.08. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.85.

MEX:AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.88% of 439 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs MEX:AES: 3.00

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.

The AES's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN111.766. 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 MXN87.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The AES  (MEX:AES) 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.


The AES Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The AES Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The AES'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.

The AES Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The AES Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The AES 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 2.51 2.14 2.68 2.94 2.85

MEX:AES vs AVA, UTL, SRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, The AES'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.


The AES Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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The AES 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.

The AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=260.00/87.83
=2.96

* 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.

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

For example, The AES'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)
=111.766/330.2130*330.2130
=111.766

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The AES Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 77.622 241.018 106.348
201609 84.537 241.428 115.625
201612 87.387 241.432 119.522
201703 85.316 243.801 115.555
201706 82.715 244.955 111.504
201709 87.554 246.819 117.136
201712 73.307 246.524 98.193
201803 87.711 249.554 116.060
201806 98.288 251.989 128.799
201809 93.342 252.439 122.100
201812 95.107 251.233 125.006
201903 94.521 254.202 122.784
201906 92.833 256.143 119.678
201909 93.373 256.759 120.085
201912 85.103 256.974 109.358
202003 89.538 258.115 114.548
202006 85.464 257.797 109.471
202009 66.559 260.280 84.442
202012 78.746 260.474 99.829
202103 71.608 264.877 89.271
202106 66.380 271.696 80.677
202109 75.221 274.310 90.551
202112 60.300 278.802 71.419
202203 65.768 287.504 75.538
202206 64.974 296.311 72.408
202209 77.424 296.808 86.138
202212 46.616 296.797 51.864
202303 41.041 301.836 44.899
202306 42.361 305.109 45.846
202309 50.491 307.789 54.170
202312 41.821 306.746 45.020
202403 67.726 312.332 71.603
202406 79.665 314.175 83.732
202409 91.109 315.301 95.418
202412 106.878 315.605 111.825
202503 99.660 319.799 102.905
202506 89.105 322.561 91.219
202509 99.562 324.800 101.221
202512 102.720 324.054 104.672
202603 111.766 330.213 111.766

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 2.96 mean?
The AES (MEX:AES) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 as of Jul. 31, 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 The AES and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, The AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 5.08. According to the industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #377 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is The AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The AES's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 is near median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 5.08. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. The AES's value of 2.96 is 93.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The AES ranks #377 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The AES has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The AES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AVA and UTL?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #377 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The AES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. The AES's value of 2.96 is 93.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The AES's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 5.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 1.53, The AES 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 1.53, 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. The AES's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96 is 93.5% 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 The AES 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. The AES's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The AES stock overvalued right now?
The AES (MEX:AES) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.96. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN262.63, compared to a current price of MXN260.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 93.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. The AES's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 The AES (MEX:AES), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 31, 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 The AES (MEX:AES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The AES stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN260.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN262.63.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AES:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.96 (near median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: MXN262.63 vs. price of MXN260.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#377 of 439)

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


The AES Business Description

Address 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy, gas, coal, and oil. AES has majority ownership in and operates numerous electric utilities.
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