FirstEnergy (MIL:1FEU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 53% Above Median

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MIL:1FEU FirstEnergy Corp MIL:1FEU
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Price €40.42
GF Value €40.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FirstEnergy MIL:1FEU 44 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FEU with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, FirstEnergy ranks worse than 74.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), FirstEnergy's current share price is €40.42. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.90. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.39.

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

MIL:1FEU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.57
Current: 2.47

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.

MIL:1FEU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.26% of 439 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs MIL:1FEU: 2.47

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 Jun. 2026 was €19.403. 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 €16.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FirstEnergy  (MIL:1FEU) 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
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 1.92 2.22 2.23 2.53 2.39

MIL:1FEU vs CNP, ES, PPL: 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
=40.42/16.90
=2.39

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, FirstEnergy'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)
=19.403/333.9520*333.9520
=19.403

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

FirstEnergy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 24.074 241.428 33.300
201612 13.375 241.432 18.500
201703 12.935 243.801 17.718
201706 12.660 244.955 17.260
201709 12.083 246.819 16.349
201712 7.448 246.524 10.089
201803 12.266 249.554 16.414
201806 13.511 251.989 17.906
201809 11.399 252.439 15.080
201812 11.578 251.233 15.390
201903 11.509 254.202 15.120
201906 12.055 256.143 15.717
201909 12.221 256.759 15.895
201912 11.611 256.974 15.089
202003 11.383 258.115 14.727
202006 11.701 257.797 15.158
202009 11.247 260.280 14.430
202012 10.953 260.474 14.043
202103 11.367 264.877 14.331
202106 11.332 271.696 13.929
202109 11.677 274.310 14.216
202112 13.463 278.802 16.126
202203 13.924 287.504 16.174
202206 17.976 296.311 20.260
202209 19.032 296.808 21.414
202212 16.774 296.797 18.874
202303 16.717 301.836 18.496
202306 16.919 305.109 18.518
202309 17.103 307.789 18.557
202312 16.664 306.746 18.142
202403 19.817 312.332 21.189
202406 20.121 314.175 21.388
202409 19.428 315.301 20.577
202412 20.628 315.605 21.827
202503 20.141 319.799 21.032
202506 19.296 322.561 19.977
202509 18.876 324.800 19.408
202512 18.488 324.054 19.053
202603 18.923 330.213 19.137
202606 19.403 333.952 19.403

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 2.39 mean?
FirstEnergy (MIL:1FEU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 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 FirstEnergy and its competitors. This is 53% 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 #326 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is 53% 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 1.54. FirstEnergy's value of 2.39 is 55.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #326 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstEnergy has a GF Score™ of 44/100 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 CNP and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #326 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FirstEnergy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. FirstEnergy's value of 2.39 is 55.2% 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 1.54, 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 1.54, 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. FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is 55.2% 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 1.54 — 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 2.39, which is 53% 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 (MIL:1FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.60, compared to a current price of €40.42 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 55.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.54. FirstEnergy's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 (MIL:1FEU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 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 FirstEnergy (MIL:1FEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €40.42 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.60. GuruFocus considers FirstEnergy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1FEU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: €40.60 vs. price of €40.42 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#326 of 439)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FEU 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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