Peabody Energy (STU:PBE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.37 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 106% Above Median

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STU:PBE Peabody Energy Corp STU:PBE
72 GF Score
Price €23.14
GF Value €21.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Peabody Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Peabody Energy STU:PBE -2.24% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STU:PBE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 110 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Peabody Energy's current share price is €23.14. Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €62.81. Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.37.

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

STU:PBE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.48
Current: 0.4

During the past years, Peabody Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.48. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.18.

STU:PBE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
78.18% of 110 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.345 vs STU:PBE: 0.40

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.

Peabody Energy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.072. 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 €62.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Peabody Energy  (STU:PBE) 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.


Peabody Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Peabody Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peabody 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.

Peabody Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Peabody Energy 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 0.05 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.39

Peabody 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 0.12 0.28 0.35 0.42 0.32

STU:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody 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.


Peabody Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Peabody 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=23.14/62.808
=0.37

* 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.

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

For example, Peabody 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)
=7.072/333.9520*333.9520
=7.072

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Peabody Energy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 59.104 241.428 81.755
201612 72.385 241.432 100.124
201703 66.014 243.801 90.424
201706 11.644 244.955 15.874
201709 12.047 246.819 16.300
201712 12.027 246.524 16.292
201803 9.528 249.554 12.750
201806 8.656 251.989 11.471
201809 9.934 252.439 13.142
201812 10.215 251.233 13.578
201903 9.572 254.202 12.575
201906 9.055 256.143 11.806
201909 9.930 256.759 12.915
201912 10.398 256.974 13.513
202003 7.984 258.115 10.330
202006 5.697 257.797 7.380
202009 6.015 260.280 7.718
202012 6.421 260.474 8.232
202103 5.432 264.877 6.849
202106 5.985 271.696 7.356
202109 6.865 274.310 8.358
202112 7.388 278.802 8.849
202203 6.874 287.504 7.985
202206 8.512 296.311 9.593
202209 8.396 296.808 9.447
202212 9.536 296.797 10.730
202303 7.300 301.836 8.077
202306 7.274 305.109 7.962
202309 6.782 307.789 7.358
202312 7.803 306.746 8.495
202403 5.821 312.332 6.224
202406 6.712 314.175 7.135
202409 6.994 315.301 7.408
202412 7.608 315.605 8.050
202503 6.419 319.799 6.703
202506 6.453 322.561 6.681
202509 7.116 324.800 7.317
202512 7.141 324.054 7.359
202603 6.819 330.213 6.896
202606 7.072 333.952 7.072

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 0.37 mean?
Peabody Energy (STU:PBE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #24 out of 110 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Peabody Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.37 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.48. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Peabody Energy's value of 0.37 is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #24 out of 110 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #24 out of 110 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Peabody Energy in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35. Peabody Energy's value of 0.37 is 72.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Peabody Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Peabody Energy 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.35, based on 110 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. Peabody Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.37 is 72.5% 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peabody Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.37, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (STU:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.86, compared to a current price of €23.14 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.37, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 72.5% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.35. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Peabody Energy (STU:PBE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 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 Peabody Energy (STU:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.14 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.86. GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PBE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.37 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: €21.86 vs. price of €23.14 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.5% below the Other Energy Sources median (#24 of 110)

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


Peabody Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges BTU:USABTU:Chile
Address 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63101-1826
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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