Duke Energy (BSP:DUKB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.85 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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BSP:DUKB34 Duke Energy Corp BSP:DUKB34
66 GF Score
Price R$640.00
GF Value R$643.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Duke Energy BSP:DUKB34 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates BSP:DUKB34 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$643.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, Duke Energy ranks worse than 75.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Duke Energy's current share price is R$640.00. Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$224.66. Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.85.

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

BSP:DUKB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 2.54   Max: 3.19
Current: 2.88

During the past years, Duke Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 2.54.

BSP:DUKB34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
75.34% of 438 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs BSP:DUKB34: 2.88

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Duke Energy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$49.939. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$224.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Duke Energy  (BSP:DUKB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Duke Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Duke Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 2.84 2.97 2.81 3.07 2.94

BSP:DUKB34 vs SO, AEP, D: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Duke Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=640.00/224.66
=2.85

* 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.

Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Duke Energy's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=49.939/333.9520*333.9520
=49.939

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Duke Energy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 30.960 241.428 42.825
201612 26.837 241.432 37.121
201703 25.596 243.801 35.061
201706 26.151 244.955 35.652
201709 29.007 246.819 39.247
201712 27.297 246.524 36.978
201803 28.697 249.554 38.402
201806 30.227 251.989 40.059
201809 38.141 252.439 50.457
201812 33.120 251.233 44.025
201903 32.559 254.202 42.774
201906 31.105 256.143 40.554
201909 39.217 256.759 51.007
201912 34.221 256.974 44.472
202003 39.495 258.115 51.099
202006 38.267 257.797 49.571
202009 49.379 260.280 63.356
202012 36.330 260.474 46.578
202103 45.066 264.877 56.818
202106 37.652 271.696 46.280
202109 47.717 274.310 58.092
202112 42.371 278.802 50.752
202203 45.311 287.504 52.631
202206 43.030 296.311 48.496
202209 53.403 296.808 60.086
202212 50.077 296.797 56.346
202303 49.218 301.836 54.455
202306 41.411 305.109 45.326
202309 51.206 307.789 55.559
202312 45.833 306.746 49.898
202403 49.546 312.332 52.976
202406 50.038 314.175 53.188
202409 58.416 315.301 61.871
202412 58.165 315.605 61.546
202503 61.131 319.799 63.836
202506 53.588 322.561 55.480
202509 58.883 324.800 60.542
202512 55.737 324.054 57.439
202603 61.614 330.213 62.312
202606 49.939 333.952 49.939

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.85 mean?
Duke Energy (BSP:DUKB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.85 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Duke Energy and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #330 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.85 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 3.19. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45. Duke Energy's value of 2.85 is 96.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #330 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Duke Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duke Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SO and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #330 out of 438 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Duke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45. Duke Energy's value of 2.85 is 96.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Duke Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Duke Energy 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.45, based on 438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.85 is 96.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Duke Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duke Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.85, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy (BSP:DUKB34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$643.00, compared to a current price of R$640.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.85, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 96.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.45. Duke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Duke Energy (BSP:DUKB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 17, 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 Duke Energy (BSP:DUKB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$640.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$643.00. GuruFocus considers Duke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:DUKB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.85 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
  • GF Value™: R$643.00 vs. price of R$640.00 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#330 of 438)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DUKB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Duke Energy Business Description

Address 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.
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