PPL (MEX:PPLC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.90 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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MEX:PPLC PPL Corp MEX:PPLC
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Price MXN650.00
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What is PPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PPL MEX:PPLC 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.90 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:PPLC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN677.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks worse than 75.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), PPL's current share price is MXN650.00. PPL's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN223.82. PPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.90.

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

MEX:PPLC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 2.19   Max: 3.29
Current: 2.9

During the past years, PPL's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 2.19.

MEX:PPLC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
75.85% of 439 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs MEX:PPLC: 2.90

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.

PPL's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN48.645. 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 MXN223.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PPL  (MEX:PPLC) 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.


PPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPL'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.

PPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PPL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PPL 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 2.83 3.11 2.95 3.17 3.00

MEX:PPLC vs CNP, FE, ES: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.


PPL Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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PPL 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=650.00/223.82
=2.90

* 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.

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

For example, PPL'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)
=48.645/333.9520*333.9520
=48.645

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

PPL Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 53.685 241.428 74.259
201612 55.392 241.432 76.619
201703 53.779 243.801 73.665
201706 45.430 244.955 61.936
201709 48.615 246.819 65.777
201712 54.733 246.524 74.144
201803 55.549 249.554 74.335
201806 51.802 251.989 68.651
201809 49.282 252.439 65.195
201812 52.329 251.233 69.558
201903 55.248 254.202 72.581
201906 47.384 256.143 61.778
201909 52.193 256.759 67.885
201912 -5.321 256.974 -6.915
202003 43.923 258.115 56.828
202006 37.890 257.797 49.083
202009 40.183 260.280 51.557
202012 35.431 260.474 45.426
202103 39.730 264.877 50.091
202106 33.320 271.696 40.955
202109 40.384 274.310 49.165
202112 40.459 278.802 48.462
202203 48.196 287.504 55.982
202206 46.310 296.311 52.193
202209 58.238 296.808 65.526
202212 60.531 296.797 68.109
202303 59.008 301.836 65.287
202306 42.339 305.109 46.341
202309 48.209 307.789 52.307
202312 46.676 306.746 50.816
202403 51.755 312.332 55.338
202406 46.595 314.175 49.528
202409 54.976 315.301 58.228
202412 62.224 315.605 65.841
202503 69.095 319.799 72.153
202506 51.350 322.561 53.163
202509 55.184 324.800 56.739
202512 54.949 324.054 56.627
202603 66.066 330.213 66.814
202606 48.645 333.952 48.645

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 2.90 mean?
PPL (MEX:PPLC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.90 as of Sep. 06, 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 PPL and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, PPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #333 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is PPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.90 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 3.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. PPL's value of 2.90 is 111.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #333 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CNP and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #333 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37. PPL's value of 2.90 is 111.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PPL's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.37, PPL 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 1.37, based on 439 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. PPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.90 is 111.7% 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 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 PPL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPL's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.90, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
PPL (MEX:PPLC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.90. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN677.03, compared to a current price of MXN650.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.90, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 111.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.37. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 PPL (MEX:PPLC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.90 as of Sep. 06, 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 PPL (MEX:PPLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN650.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN677.03.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PPLC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.90 (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: MXN677.03 vs. price of MXN650.00 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#333 of 439)

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


PPL Business Description

Address 645 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, USA, 18101
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
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