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

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MEX:DUK Duke Energy Corp MEX:DUK
68 GF Score
Price MXN2,267.98
GF Value MXN2,160.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Duke Energy MEX:DUK 68 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 MEX:DUK with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,160.10 (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 MXN2267.98. Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,285.05. 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:

MEX: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.

MEX: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 MEX: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 MXN1,239.321. 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 MXN1,285.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Duke Energy  (MEX: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

MEX: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
=2267.98/1285.05
=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)
=1239.321/330.2130*330.2130
=1,239.321

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Duke Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,070.927 241.018 1,467.251
201609 1,136.346 241.428 1,554.237
201612 1,208.539 241.432 1,652.951
201703 1,107.840 243.801 1,500.499
201706 1,066.147 244.955 1,437.226
201709 1,079.350 246.819 1,444.036
201712 1,171.047 246.524 1,568.589
201803 1,083.100 249.554 1,433.172
201806 1,173.092 251.989 1,537.251
201809 1,127.940 252.439 1,475.447
201812 1,183.421 251.233 1,555.453
201903 1,173.899 254.202 1,524.916
201906 1,167.310 256.143 1,504.866
201909 1,205.084 256.759 1,549.836
201912 1,154.242 256.974 1,483.207
202003 1,434.284 258.115 1,834.916
202006 1,366.774 257.797 1,750.705
202009 1,321.978 260.280 1,677.172
202012 1,189.950 260.474 1,508.546
202103 1,228.346 264.877 1,531.336
202106 1,195.137 271.696 1,452.542
202109 1,265.940 274.310 1,523.932
202112 1,262.691 278.802 1,495.531
202203 1,227.862 287.504 1,410.262
202206 1,247.786 296.311 1,390.550
202209 1,263.927 296.808 1,406.179
202212 1,199.131 296.797 1,334.140
202303 1,105.767 301.836 1,209.725
202306 1,031.102 305.109 1,115.940
202309 1,064.227 307.789 1,141.761
202312 1,038.415 306.746 1,117.857
202403 1,023.056 312.332 1,081.626
202406 1,133.362 314.175 1,191.218
202409 1,228.348 315.301 1,286.442
202412 1,321.058 315.605 1,382.204
202503 1,308.472 319.799 1,351.081
202506 1,208.118 322.561 1,236.778
202509 1,191.039 324.800 1,210.888
202512 1,177.804 324.054 1,200.189
202603 1,239.321 330.213 1,239.321

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 (MEX: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 68/100 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 (MEX:DUK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,160.10, compared to a current price of MXN2,267.98 — 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 68/100 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 (MEX: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 (MEX:DUK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,267.98 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,160.10. GuruFocus considers Duke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DUK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,160.10 vs. price of MXN2,267.98 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 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 MEX: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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