Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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NSE:RPOWER Reliance Power Ltd NSE:RPOWER
63 GF Score
Price ₹24.24
GF Value ₹27.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Reliance Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Reliance Power NSE:RPOWER +0.29% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates NSE:RPOWER with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹27.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Reliance Power ranks better than 81.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Reliance Power's current share price is ₹24.24. Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹65.24. Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.37.

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

NSE:RPOWER' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.36

During the past years, Reliance Power's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.23.

NSE:RPOWER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
81.23% of 277 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs NSE:RPOWER: 0.36

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.

Reliance Power's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38.782. 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 ₹65.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Reliance Power  (NSE:RPOWER) 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.


Reliance Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Reliance Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliance Power'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.

Reliance Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Reliance Power Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.12 0.37 0.61 0.31

Reliance Power 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 0.61 0.00 0.65 0.00 0.31

NSE:RPOWER vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Reliance Power'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.


Reliance Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Reliance Power 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.

Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.24/65.24
=0.37

* 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.

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

For example, Reliance Power'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)
=38.782/164.2724*164.2724
=38.782

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Reliance Power Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 76.391 105.961 118.430
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 76.173 105.196 118.951
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 77.969 109.021 117.483
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 75.701 109.786 113.271
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 82.357 115.142 117.498
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 61.949 118.202 86.094
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 61.983 123.175 82.664
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 42.311 124.705 55.736
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 42.794 130.118 54.027
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 43.655 131.771 54.423
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 38.297 135.847 46.310
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 34.598 138.822 40.941
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 33.114 144.661 37.603
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 31.043 146.865 34.723
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 33.867 151.492 36.724
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 28.912 153.035 31.035
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 35.831 157.882 37.281
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 40.670 157.552 42.405
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 39.934 162.289 40.422
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 38.782 164.272 38.782

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 0.37 mean?
Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Aug. 07, 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 Reliance Power and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #52 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Reliance Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.98. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Reliance Power's value of 0.37 is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #52 out of 277 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reliance Power has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Reliance Power ranks #52 out of 277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Reliance Power in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08. Reliance Power's value of 0.37 is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Reliance Power's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Reliance Power has consistently been below 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.08, based on 277 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. Reliance Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 65.7% below 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 Reliance Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliance Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹27.54, compared to a current price of ₹24.24 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 65.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.08. Reliance Power's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 07, 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 Reliance Power (NSE:RPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Power stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.24 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹27.54. GuruFocus considers Reliance Power to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RPOWER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: ₹27.54 vs. price of ₹24.24 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#52 of 277)

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


Reliance Power Business Description

Other Exchanges 532939:India
Address 19, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Reliance Centre, Ground Floor, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Reliance Power Ltd is an electric utility that constructs, develops, and operates power generation projects. Generation of power is its only operating segment and includes all of the firm's projects. Categorized as either operating, under construction, or under development, these projects generate electricity using thermal fuel sources or renewable resources. The company derives its revenue from the sale of energy, but support service agreements contribute as well.
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