Fortis (TSX:FTS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.31 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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TSX:FTS Fortis Inc TSX:FTS
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What is Fortis Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Fortis TSX:FTS +2.00% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates TSX:FTS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$64.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Fortis ranks worse than 80.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Fortis's current share price is C$82.43. Fortis's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$24.88. Fortis's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.31.

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

TSX:FTS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 2.34   Max: 3.32
Current: 3.31

During the past years, Fortis's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.32. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 2.34.

TSX:FTS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
80.5% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs TSX:FTS: 3.31

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.

Fortis's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6.692. 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 C$24.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fortis  (TSX:FTS) 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.


Fortis Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Fortis Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortis'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.

Fortis Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Fortis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Fortis Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.63 2.61 2.84 2.89 3.12

TSX:FTS vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Fortis'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.


Fortis Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Fortis 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=82.43/24.88
=3.31

* 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.

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

For example, Fortis'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)
=6.692/132.2623*132.2623
=6.692

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Fortis Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.223 102.002 6.773
201609 5.278 101.765 6.860
201612 5.327 101.449 6.945
201703 5.589 102.634 7.202
201706 4.828 103.029 6.198
201709 4.534 103.345 5.803
201712 5.014 103.345 6.417
201803 5.200 105.004 6.550
201806 4.589 105.557 5.750
201809 4.786 105.636 5.992
201812 5.159 105.399 6.474
201903 5.664 106.979 7.003
201906 4.542 107.690 5.578
201909 4.648 107.611 5.713
201912 5.173 107.769 6.349
202003 5.146 107.927 6.306
202006 4.465 108.401 5.448
202009 4.556 108.164 5.571
202012 5.028 108.559 6.126
202103 5.423 110.298 6.503
202106 4.526 111.720 5.358
202109 4.648 112.905 5.445
202112 5.448 113.774 6.333
202203 5.955 117.646 6.695
202206 5.200 120.806 5.693
202209 5.320 120.648 5.832
202212 6.581 120.964 7.196
202303 6.866 122.702 7.401
202306 5.341 124.203 5.688
202309 5.575 125.230 5.888
202312 5.896 125.072 6.235
202403 6.340 126.258 6.642
202406 5.403 127.522 5.604
202409 5.582 127.285 5.800
202412 5.916 127.364 6.144
202503 6.668 129.181 6.827
202506 5.598 129.892 5.700
202509 5.820 130.287 5.908
202512 6.079 130.366 6.167
202603 6.692 132.262 6.692

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 3.31 mean?
Fortis (TSX:FTS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fortis and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Fortis' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortis ranks #355 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Fortis' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Fortis' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 3.32. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. Fortis' value of 3.31 is 133.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortis ranks #355 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fortis has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortis' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Fortis ranks #355 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Fortis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. Fortis' value of 3.31 is 133.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortis' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.81 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Fortis 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 1.42, 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. Fortis's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.31 is 133.1% 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 Fortis and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortis's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortis (TSX:FTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$64.53, compared to a current price of C$82.43 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 133.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. Fortis' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 12 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 Fortis (TSX:FTS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fortis (TSX:FTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$82.43 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$64.53. GuruFocus considers Fortis to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FTS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.31 (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
  • GF Value™: C$64.53 vs. price of C$82.43 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 133.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#355 of 441)

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


Fortis Business Description

Address 5 Springdale Street, Suite 1100, Fortis Place, Saint John’s, NL, CAN, A1B 3T2
Fortis owns and operates eight utility transmission and distribution subsidiaries in Canada and the United States, serving 3.5 million electricity and gas customers. The company has smaller stakes in electricity generation and several Caribbean utilities. Subsidiary ITC operates electric transmission in seven US states, with more than 16,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in operation.
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