Maxim Power (TSX:MXG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSX:MXG Maxim Power Corp TSX:MXG
68 GF Score
Price C$4.15
GF Value C$3.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Maxim Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Maxim Power TSX:MXG 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TSX:MXG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$3.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Maxim Power ranks better than 60.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Maxim Power's current share price is C$4.15. Maxim Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$4.70. Maxim Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.88.

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

TSX:MXG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.89

During the past years, Maxim Power's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.75.

TSX:MXG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.47% of 258 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs TSX:MXG: 0.89

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.

Maxim Power's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$5.193. 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 C$4.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Maxim Power  (TSX:MXG) 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.


Maxim Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Maxim Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxim 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.

Maxim Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Maxim Power 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 0.96 0.78 1.01 1.36 0.99

Maxim Power 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 0.96 0.99 0.97 0.94 0.90

TSX:MXG vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Maxim 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.


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

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

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


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Maxim 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.15/4.703
=0.88

* 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.

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

For example, Maxim Power'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)
=5.193/133.5265*133.5265
=5.193

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Maxim Power Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.495 102.002 4.575
201609 3.181 101.765 4.174
201703 2.809 102.634 3.655
201706 3.048 103.029 3.950
201709 2.949 103.345 3.810
201712 2.722 103.345 3.517
201803 2.659 105.004 3.381
201806 2.717 105.557 3.437
201809 2.651 105.636 3.351
201812 2.828 105.399 3.583
201903 2.686 106.979 3.353
201906 2.721 107.690 3.374
201909 2.765 107.611 3.431
201912 2.773 107.769 3.436
202003 2.796 107.927 3.459
202006 2.777 108.401 3.421
202009 2.789 108.164 3.443
202012 2.970 108.559 3.653
202103 3.502 110.298 4.240
202106 4.094 111.720 4.893
202109 4.451 112.905 5.264
202112 4.535 113.774 5.322
202203 4.864 117.646 5.521
202206 5.034 120.806 5.564
202209 5.493 120.648 6.079
202212 5.355 120.964 5.911
202303 5.501 122.702 5.986
202306 5.604 124.203 6.025
202309 5.504 125.230 5.869
202312 5.885 125.072 6.283
202403 6.074 126.258 6.424
202406 6.098 127.522 6.385
202409 6.316 127.285 6.626
202412 4.962 127.364 5.202
202503 5.017 129.181 5.186
202506 5.026 129.892 5.167
202509 5.199 130.287 5.328
202512 5.239 130.366 5.366
202603 5.239 132.262 5.289
202606 5.193 133.527 5.193

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 0.88 mean?
Maxim Power (TSX:MXG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 as of Sep. 16, 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 Maxim Power and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Maxim Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxim Power ranks #102 out of 258 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Maxim Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Maxim Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.40. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Maxim Power's value of 0.88 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxim Power ranks #102 out of 258 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maxim Power has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxim Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Maxim Power ranks #102 out of 258 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Maxim Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Maxim Power's value of 0.88 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Maxim Power's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Maxim 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 1.17, based on 258 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. Maxim Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.88 is 24.8% 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 Maxim Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxim Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxim Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxim Power (TSX:MXG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$3.80, compared to a current price of C$4.15 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 24.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.17. Maxim Power's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Maxim Power (TSX:MXG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 as of Sep. 16, 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 Maxim Power (TSX:MXG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxim Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$4.15 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$3.80. GuruFocus considers Maxim Power to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MXG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.88 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: C$3.80 vs. price of C$4.15 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#102 of 258)

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


Maxim Power Business Description

Other Exchanges MXGFF:USAMP9:Germany
Address 715 - 5 Avenue SW, Suite 1800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2X6
Maxim Power Corp is an independent power producer. The company is engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation facilities and the resultant sale of generating capacity and electricity. It is focused entirely on power projects in Alberta. The company's core asset is the 300 MW H.R. Milner Plant (M2) in Grande Cache, AB is a combined cycle gas-fired power plant that was commissioned in Q4, 2023. Further, MAXIM continues to explore further development options in Alberta, including its gas-fired generation projects and its wind power generation project.
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