FirstEnergy (BSP:F1EC34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.78 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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BSP:F1EC34 FirstEnergy Corp BSP:F1EC34
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What is FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

FirstEnergy BSP:F1EC34 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates BSP:F1EC34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$244.14. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, FirstEnergy ranks worse than 96.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), FirstEnergy's current share price is R$247.37. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$139.14. FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

BSP:F1EC34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 1.2   Max: 1.91
Current: 1.81

During the past years, FirstEnergy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.20.

BSP:F1EC34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
96.83% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs BSP:F1EC34: 1.81

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.

FirstEnergy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$32.550. 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$139.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FirstEnergy  (BSP:F1EC34) 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.


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstEnergy'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.

FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

FirstEnergy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.34 1.22 1.40 1.66

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 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 1.44 1.67 1.66 1.88 1.78

BSP:F1EC34 vs CNP, ES, PPL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, FirstEnergy'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.


FirstEnergy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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FirstEnergy 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.

FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=247.37/139.14
=1.78

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, FirstEnergy'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)
=32.55/333.9520*333.9520
=32.550

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

FirstEnergy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 29.843 241.428 41.280
201612 -3.807 241.432 -5.266
201703 20.110 243.801 27.546
201706 19.432 244.955 26.492
201709 20.439 246.819 27.654
201712 19.896 246.524 26.952
201803 19.633 249.554 26.273
201806 20.666 251.989 27.388
201809 24.929 252.439 32.979
201812 20.435 251.233 27.163
201903 20.774 254.202 27.291
201906 18.201 256.143 23.730
201909 22.520 256.759 29.290
201912 20.131 256.974 26.161
202003 24.377 258.115 31.539
202006 24.098 257.797 31.217
202009 30.053 260.280 38.559
202012 24.037 260.474 30.818
202103 28.238 264.877 35.602
202106 24.192 271.696 29.735
202109 30.260 274.310 36.839
202112 27.399 278.802 32.819
202203 26.050 287.504 30.259
202206 24.868 296.311 28.027
202209 31.856 296.808 35.843
202212 29.134 296.797 32.781
202303 29.370 301.836 32.495
202306 25.419 305.109 27.822
202309 30.002 307.789 32.552
202312 26.855 306.746 29.237
202403 28.418 312.332 30.385
202406 30.671 314.175 32.602
202409 35.789 315.301 37.906
202412 33.408 315.605 35.350
202503 37.507 319.799 39.167
202506 32.430 322.561 33.575
202509 38.487 324.800 39.571
202512 35.840 324.054 36.935
202603 37.888 330.213 38.317
202606 32.550 333.952 32.550

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 1.78 mean?
FirstEnergy (BSP:F1EC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 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 FirstEnergy and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #427 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. FirstEnergy's value of 1.78 is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #427 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FirstEnergy has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstEnergy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CNP and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, FirstEnergy ranks #427 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places FirstEnergy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. FirstEnergy's value of 1.78 is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, FirstEnergy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 1.43, 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 441 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. FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 is 24.5% 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 FirstEnergy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstEnergy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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?
FirstEnergy (BSP:F1EC34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78. The stock's GF Value™ is R$244.14, compared to a current price of R$247.37 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 24.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. FirstEnergy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 FirstEnergy (BSP:F1EC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 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 (BSP:F1EC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstEnergy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$247.37 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$244.14.

Key valuation signals for BSP:F1EC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.78 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: R$244.14 vs. price of R$247.37 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#427 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:F1EC34 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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