AvistaAVA -0.24%74 Median PS Value is $44.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 3535% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks better than 55.74% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Avista's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.479. Avista's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 1.8889. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $44.35.
As of today (2026-06-25), Avista's share price is $41.03. Avista's Median PS Value is $44.35. Therefore, Avista's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avista's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
AVA'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.22 Max: 2.39
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Avista was 2.39. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.22.
AVA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 55.74% of 366
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs AVA: 0.93
Avista (NYSE:AVA) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Avista's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
41.03
/
44.35
=
0.93
* 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.
Avista Median PS Value Related Terms
Avista Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista's Median PS Value 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
Avista Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.8889.
Avista's Revenue per Share 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 $23.479.
* 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.
Avista (AVA) has a Median PS Value of $44.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is 3535% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Avista's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.74 to 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #162 out of 366 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Avista's Median PS Value too high?
Avista's current Median PS Value of $44.35 is 3535% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 2.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Median PS Value is 0.96. Avista's value of $44.35 is 4519.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #162 out of 366 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Median PS Value compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #162 out of 366 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Avista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.96. Avista's value of $44.35 is 4519.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.74 to 2.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Avista 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 Median PS Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Median PS Value among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.96, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Avista's current Median PS Value of $44.35 is 4519.8% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current Median PS Value is $44.35, which is 3535% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.03 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $44.35, which is 3535% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 4519.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.96. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avista (AVA), the current Median PS Value is $44.35 as of Jun. 25, 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.03 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
Median PS Value: $44.35 (3535% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.03 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4519.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#162 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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