AvistaAVA +1.98%74 PEG Ratio is 5.04 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.64. 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 299 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks worse than 78.26% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Avista's PE Ratio without NRI is 16.64. Avista's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 3.30%. Therefore, Avista's PEG Ratio for today is 5.04.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avista's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AVA'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 6.64 Max: 119.46
Current: 5.04
During the past 13 years, Avista's highest PEG Ratio was 119.46. The lowest was 3.13. And the median was 6.64.
AVA's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 78.26% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs AVA: 5.04
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Avista (NYSE:AVA) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Avista PEG Ratio Related Terms
Avista PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista's PEG 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
Avista PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Avista (AVA) has a PEG Ratio of 5.04 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.64. Over the past decade, Avista's PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.13 to 119.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #234 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Avista's PEG Ratio too high?
Avista's current PEG Ratio of 5.04 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 119.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PEG Ratio is 1.73. Avista's value of 5.04 is 191.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #234 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PEG Ratio compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #234 out of 299 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Avista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.73. Avista's value of 5.04 is 191.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 3.13 to 119.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.64 vs. the industry median of 1.73, 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 PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.73, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Avista's current PEG Ratio of 5.04 is 191.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current PEG Ratio is 5.04, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.64. 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 $41.77 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 5.04, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.64 and 191.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.73. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avista (AVA), the current PEG Ratio is 5.04 as of Jun. 28, 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 $41.77 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
PEG Ratio: 5.04 (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.64)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.77 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#234 of 299)
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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