PWR (Quanta Services) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.52 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 279% Above Median

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PWR Quanta Services Inc PWR
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Price $588.75
GF Value $406.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Quanta Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Quanta Services PWR -5.08% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.52 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates PWR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $406.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Quanta Services ranks worse than 97.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Quanta Services's current share price is $588.75. Quanta Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.55. Quanta Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 14.52.

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

PWR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 3.83   Max: 18.99
Current: 15.3

During the past years, Quanta Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.99. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 3.83.

PWR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.28% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs PWR: 15.30

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.

Quanta Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60.275. 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 $40.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Quanta Services  (NYSE:PWR) 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.


Quanta Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Quanta Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quanta Services'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.

Quanta Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Quanta Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Quanta Services Quarterly Data
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PWR vs FIX, EME, MTZ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Quanta Services'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.


Quanta Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quanta Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quanta Services 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.

Quanta Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=588.75/40.55
=14.52

* 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.

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

For example, Quanta Services'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)
=60.275/330.2130*330.2130
=60.275

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Quanta Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.195 241.018 30.409
201609 22.649 241.428 30.978
201612 23.077 241.432 31.563
201703 22.931 243.801 31.059
201706 23.616 244.955 31.836
201709 24.652 246.819 32.981
201712 24.726 246.524 33.120
201803 24.354 249.554 32.226
201806 24.755 251.989 32.440
201809 25.705 252.439 33.624
201812 25.543 251.233 33.573
201903 26.209 254.202 34.046
201906 26.546 256.143 34.222
201909 27.457 256.759 35.312
201912 28.451 256.974 36.560
202003 27.538 258.115 35.230
202006 28.425 257.797 36.410
202009 29.904 260.280 37.939
202012 31.411 260.474 39.821
202103 31.374 264.877 39.113
202106 32.233 271.696 39.175
202109 33.288 274.310 40.072
202112 35.842 278.802 42.451
202203 35.735 287.504 41.043
202206 35.833 296.311 39.933
202209 36.345 296.808 40.436
202212 37.665 296.797 41.906
202303 37.982 301.836 41.553
202306 39.401 305.109 42.643
202309 41.216 307.789 44.219
202312 43.106 306.746 46.404
202403 43.424 312.332 45.910
202406 44.847 314.175 47.136
202409 47.903 315.301 50.169
202412 49.552 315.605 51.846
202503 50.293 319.799 51.931
202506 52.920 322.561 54.175
202509 56.305 324.800 57.243
202512 59.756 324.054 60.892
202603 60.275 330.213 60.275

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 14.52 mean?
Quanta Services (PWR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.52 as of Jul. 28, 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 Quanta Services and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Quanta Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 18.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Quanta Services ranks #1322 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Quanta Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Quanta Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.52 is 279% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 18.99. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Quanta Services' value of 14.52 is 1151.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quanta Services ranks #1322 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quanta Services has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quanta Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FIX and EME?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quanta Services ranks #1322 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Quanta Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Quanta Services' value of 14.52 is 1151.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Quanta Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 18.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Quanta Services 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 a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,359 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. Quanta Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.52 is 1151.7% 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 Quanta Services and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quanta Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.52, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quanta Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quanta Services (PWR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $406.06, compared to a current price of $588.75 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.52, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 1151.7% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Quanta Services' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Quanta Services (PWR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.52 as of Jul. 28, 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 Quanta Services (PWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quanta Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $588.75 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $406.06. GuruFocus considers Quanta Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PWR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.52 (279% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
  • GF Value™: $406.06 vs. price of $588.75 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1151.7% above the Construction median (#1322 of 1359)

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


Quanta Services Business Description

Address 2727 North Loop West, Houston, TX, USA, 77008
Quanta Services is a leading provider of specialty contracting services, delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, communications, pipeline, and energy industries in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Quanta reports its results under two segments: electric and underground utility and infrastructure.
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