Pinnacle West Capital (MEX:PNW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp MEX:PNW
77 GF Score
Price MXN1,787.81
GF Value MXN1,637.06
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What is Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pinnacle West Capital MEX:PNW 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:PNW with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,637.06. The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pinnacle West Capital ranks worse than 54.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Pinnacle West Capital's current share price is MXN1787.81. Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,019.05. Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

MEX:PNW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 1.7   Max: 2.4
Current: 1.63

During the past years, Pinnacle West Capital's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.70.

MEX:PNW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.1% of 427 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs MEX:PNW: 1.63

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.

Pinnacle West Capital's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,012.851. 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 MXN1,019.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Pinnacle West Capital  (MEX:PNW) 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.


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pinnacle West Capital'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.

Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pinnacle West Capital 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 1.44 1.43 1.30 1.48 1.50

Pinnacle West Capital Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.52 1.51 1.50 1.67 1.75

MEX:PNW vs OGE, IDA, TXNM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pinnacle West Capital'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.


Pinnacle West Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Pinnacle West Capital 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.

Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1787.81/1019.05
=1.75

* 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.

Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pinnacle West Capital's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1012.851/333.9520*333.9520
=1,012.851

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Pinnacle West Capital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 843.765 241.428 1,167.126
201612 889.518 241.432 1,230.393
201703 815.011 243.801 1,116.380
201706 786.923 244.955 1,072.828
201709 835.758 246.819 1,130.801
201712 879.885 246.524 1,191.930
201803 814.746 249.554 1,090.289
201806 883.040 251.989 1,170.261
201809 894.102 252.439 1,182.809
201812 914.809 251.233 1,216.012
201903 907.221 254.202 1,191.841
201906 895.093 256.143 1,166.997
201909 975.742 256.759 1,269.093
201912 910.928 256.974 1,183.802
202003 1,140.064 258.115 1,475.027
202006 1,125.766 257.797 1,458.325
202009 1,146.124 260.280 1,470.533
202012 994.442 260.474 1,274.968
202103 1,030.239 264.877 1,298.906
202106 1,009.142 271.696 1,240.375
202109 1,105.394 274.310 1,345.735
202112 1,072.904 278.802 1,285.136
202203 1,045.015 287.504 1,213.843
202206 1,051.538 296.311 1,185.117
202209 1,110.870 296.808 1,249.890
202212 1,041.974 296.797 1,172.415
202303 962.727 301.836 1,065.163
202306 902.793 305.109 988.137
202309 979.724 307.789 1,063.004
202312 924.506 306.746 1,006.503
202403 905.967 312.332 968.679
202406 1,001.573 314.175 1,064.621
202409 1,146.510 315.301 1,214.330
202412 1,182.783 315.605 1,251.541
202503 1,154.607 319.799 1,205.705
202506 1,060.573 322.561 1,098.026
202509 1,098.600 324.800 1,129.556
202512 1,049.398 324.054 1,081.451
202603 1,051.746 330.213 1,063.655
202606 1,012.851 333.952 1,012.851

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 1.75 mean?
Pinnacle West Capital (MEX:PNW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Aug. 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 Pinnacle West Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #231 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pinnacle West Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 2.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Pinnacle West Capital's value of 1.75 is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #231 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pinnacle West Capital has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinnacle West Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OGE and IDA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #231 out of 427 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pinnacle West Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Pinnacle West Capital's value of 1.75 is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pinnacle West Capital's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Pinnacle West Capital 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 427 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. Pinnacle West Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 14.4% 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 Pinnacle West Capital 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. Pinnacle West Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinnacle West Capital stock overvalued right now?
Pinnacle West Capital (MEX:PNW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,637.06, compared to a current price of MXN1,787.81 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 14.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Pinnacle West Capital's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 14 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 Pinnacle West Capital (MEX:PNW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Aug. 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 Pinnacle West Capital (MEX:PNW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinnacle West Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,787.81 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,637.06.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PNW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (near median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,637.06 vs. price of MXN1,787.81 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#231 of 427)

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


Pinnacle West Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges PNW:USA0KIT:UK
Address 400 North Fifth Street, P.O. Box 53999, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85072-3999
Pinnacle West is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is Arizona Public Service, a vertically integrated electric utility serving approximately 1.4 million customers across a 35,000-square-mile territory in central Arizona, including the Phoenix area. APS owns or leases 6.5 gigawatts of power generation capacity, including a 29% ownership stake in one of the largest nuclear plants in the US, Palo Verde. Half of the electricity that APS supplies to customers comes from clean energy sources, including nuclear.
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