First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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PHS:FGEN First Gen Corp PHS:FGEN
65 GF Score
Price ₱29.95
GF Value ₱6.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

First Gen PHS:FGEN +2.92% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates PHS:FGEN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 16 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, First Gen ranks better than 63.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), First Gen's current share price is ₱29.95. First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱30.86. First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

PHS:FGEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.17
Current: 0.97

During the past years, First Gen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.61.

PHS:FGEN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.47% of 271 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs PHS:FGEN: 0.97

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.

First Gen's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱7.177. 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 ₱30.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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First Gen  (PHS:FGEN) 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.


First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Gen'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.

First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

First Gen 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 0.95 0.53 0.52 0.50 0.59

First Gen 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 0.56 0.49 0.59 0.59 0.52

First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, First Gen'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.


First Gen Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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First Gen 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.

First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=29.95/30.86
=0.97

* 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.

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

For example, First Gen'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)
=7.177/333.9520*333.9520
=7.177

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Gen Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.970 241.428 6.875
201612 5.748 241.432 7.951
201703 5.979 243.801 8.190
201706 5.972 244.955 8.142
201709 6.075 246.819 8.220
201712 5.402 246.524 7.318
201803 6.814 249.554 9.118
201806 7.194 251.989 9.534
201809 7.395 252.439 9.783
201812 7.000 251.233 9.305
201903 7.857 254.202 10.322
201906 8.229 256.143 10.729
201909 7.268 256.759 9.453
201912 7.142 256.974 9.281
202003 6.889 258.115 8.913
202006 6.323 257.797 8.191
202009 5.698 260.280 7.311
202012 6.183 260.474 7.927
202103 6.597 264.877 8.317
202106 7.798 271.696 9.585
202109 7.908 274.310 9.627
202112 8.243 278.802 9.874
202203 8.274 287.504 9.611
202206 10.769 296.311 12.137
202209 11.809 296.808 13.287
202212 8.650 296.797 9.733
202303 9.852 301.836 10.900
202306 9.790 305.109 10.715
202309 9.525 307.789 10.335
202312 8.320 306.746 9.058
202403 9.320 312.332 9.965
202406 11.128 314.175 11.828
202409 8.874 315.301 9.399
202412 -14.929 315.605 -15.797
202503 3.227 319.799 3.370
202506 3.373 322.561 3.492
202509 9.259 324.800 9.520
202512 -14.017 324.054 -14.445
202603 4.265 330.213 4.313
202606 7.177 333.952 7.177

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 0.97 mean?
First Gen (PHS:FGEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 23, 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 First Gen and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #99 out of 271 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
First Gen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.17. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. First Gen's value of 0.97 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Gen ranks #99 out of 271 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Gen has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Gen's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #99 out of 271 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts First Gen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64. First Gen's value of 0.97 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, First Gen's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 1.64, First Gen 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.64, based on 271 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. First Gen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 40.9% 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 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 First Gen and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Gen's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Gen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen (PHS:FGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.99, compared to a current price of ₱29.95 — trading 328.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 40.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.64. First Gen's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 16 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 23, 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱29.95 is trading 328.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.99. GuruFocus considers First Gen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FGEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: ₱6.99 vs. price of ₱29.95 (328.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 16 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#99 of 271)

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


First Gen Business Description

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First Gen Corp is an independent electric utility company operating in the Philippines. First Gen develops, finances, builds, bids for, and operate power generation projects. The company generates a amount of Filipino energy needs through its portfolio of natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal power plants located in the country. Majority of the power generated by First Gen is produced through natural gas and geothermal fuel sources. It operates in six segments: FGPC, FGP, EDC and Subsidiaries, FGEN LNG, FNPC, and Prime Meridian. The company only operates in Philippines.
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