Chesapeake Utilities (FRA:CH5) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.33 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:CH5 Chesapeake Utilities Corp FRA:CH5
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Price €114.00
GF Value €117.09
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What is Chesapeake Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Chesapeake Utilities FRA:CH5 -0.87% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:CH5 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chesapeake Utilities ranks worse than 80.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Chesapeake Utilities's current share price is €114.00. Chesapeake Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.24. Chesapeake Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.33.

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

FRA:CH5' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 2.9   Max: 4.16
Current: 3.28

During the past years, Chesapeake Utilities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.16. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 2.90.

FRA:CH5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.5% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs FRA:CH5: 3.28

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.

Chesapeake Utilities's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.698. 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 €34.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chesapeake Utilities  (FRA:CH5) 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.


Chesapeake Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Chesapeake Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chesapeake Utilities'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.

Chesapeake Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Chesapeake Utilities Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Chesapeake Utilities Quarterly Data
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FRA:CH5 vs CTRI, NWN, MDU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chesapeake Utilities'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.


Chesapeake Utilities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Chesapeake Utilities 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.

Chesapeake Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=114.00/34.24
=3.33

* 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.

Chesapeake Utilities's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Chesapeake Utilities's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.698/330.2130*330.2130
=12.698

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chesapeake Utilities Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.933 241.018 8.129
201609 6.263 241.428 8.566
201612 8.224 241.432 11.248
201703 10.580 243.801 14.330
201706 6.796 244.955 9.161
201709 6.498 246.819 8.694
201712 0.642 246.524 0.860
201803 11.834 249.554 15.659
201806 7.126 251.989 9.338
201809 4.872 252.439 6.373
201812 7.180 251.233 9.437
201903 8.642 254.202 11.226
201906 5.088 256.143 6.559
201909 5.111 256.759 6.573
201912 7.216 256.974 9.273
202003 8.389 258.115 10.732
202006 5.222 257.797 6.689
202009 5.189 260.280 6.583
202012 6.432 260.474 8.154
202103 9.149 264.877 11.406
202106 5.234 271.696 6.361
202109 5.166 274.310 6.219
202112 8.017 278.802 9.495
202203 11.394 287.504 13.087
202206 7.408 296.311 8.256
202209 7.428 296.808 8.264
202212 9.919 296.797 11.036
202303 11.425 301.836 12.499
202306 7.011 305.109 7.588
202309 6.902 307.789 7.405
202312 8.414 306.746 9.058
202403 10.134 312.332 10.714
202406 6.917 314.175 7.270
202409 6.397 315.301 6.700
202412 8.959 315.605 9.374
202503 11.992 319.799 12.383
202506 7.143 322.561 7.312
202509 6.476 324.800 6.584
202512 9.262 324.054 9.438
202603 12.698 330.213 12.698

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 3.33 mean?
Chesapeake Utilities (FRA:CH5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 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 Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Chesapeake Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #355 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Chesapeake Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Chesapeake Utilities' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 4.16. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 3.33 is 132.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #355 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chesapeake Utilities has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Utilities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTRI and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #355 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Chesapeake Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 3.33 is 132.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chesapeake Utilities' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Chesapeake Utilities 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33 is 132.9% 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 Chesapeake Utilities 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesapeake Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Chesapeake Utilities (FRA:CH5) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.33. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.09, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 132.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. Chesapeake Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chesapeake Utilities (FRA:CH5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.33 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 Chesapeake Utilities (FRA:CH5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €117.09.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CH5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.33 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: €117.09 vs. price of €114.00 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#355 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CH5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chesapeake Utilities Business Description

Other Exchanges CPK:USACH5:Germany
Address 500 Energy Lane, Suite 400, Dover, DE, USA, 19901
Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.
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