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Pinnacle West CapitalFRA:PWC +1.02%79 EV-to-EBIT is 23.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:PWC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pinnacle West Capital ranks worse than 82.29% on this metric.
Pinnacle West Capital (FRA:PWC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Pinnacle West Capital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23,795 Mil.
Pinnacle West Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,051 Mil.
* 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.
* 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
Pinnacle West Capital EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Pinnacle West Capital's current Enterprise Value is €25,059 Mil.
Pinnacle West Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,051 Mil.
* 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.
Pinnacle West Capital (FRA:PWC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pinnacle West Capital and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.18 to 25.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #381 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pinnacle West Capital's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.84 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.18 to a high of 25.75. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Pinnacle West Capital's value of 23.84 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #381 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pinnacle West Capital has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinnacle West Capital's EV-to-EBIT compare to OGE and IDA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pinnacle West Capital ranks #381 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pinnacle West Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Pinnacle West Capital's value of 23.84 is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pinnacle West Capital's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.18 to 25.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 13.72, Pinnacle West Capital 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.72, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pinnacle West Capital's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.84 is 73.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pinnacle West Capital and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pinnacle West Capital's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.84, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinnacle West Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinnacle West Capital (FRA:PWC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.84, compared to a current price of €86.98 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.84, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 73.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.72. Pinnacle West Capital's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pinnacle West Capital (FRA:PWC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.84 as of Aug. 05, 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 Pinnacle West Capital (FRA:PWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinnacle West Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €86.98 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.84.
GuruFocus considers Pinnacle West Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PWC:
EV-to-EBIT: 23.84 (26% above median its 10-year median of 18.85)
GF Value™: €76.84 vs. price of €86.98 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#381 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pinnacle West is a holding company whose principal subsidiary is Arizona Public Service, a vertically integrated electric utility serving approximately 1.4 million customers across a 35,000-square-mile territory in central Arizona, including the Phoenix area. APS owns or leases 6.5 gigawatts of power generation capacity, including a 29% ownership stake in one of the largest nuclear plants in the US, Palo Verde. Half of the electricity that APS supplies to customers comes from clean energy sources, including nuclear.
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