Forward PE Ratio: 15.71
The forward PE ratio is 15.71 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (15.71) = Close Price ($41.15) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.60)
AVA Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
15.71
AVA Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Avista Corporation
Market Cap
$3.40B
Forward PE Ratio
15.71
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Avista Corporation (AVA) | $3.40B | 15.71 |
| Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs › | $3.09B | N/A |
| NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs › | $2.69B | N/A |
| Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN)vs › | $2.09B | 16.25 |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.58B | 16.80 |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $7.73B | 12.07 |
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs › | $8.31B | N/A |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.00B | N/A |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.50B | 6.29 |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $12.94B | 22.73 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
16.2
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
15.7
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.60 implies +3.2% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $2.52.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $41.15 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.60 | $2.41 – $2.68 | 4 | 15.8x |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.80 | $2.71 – $2.85 | 5 | 14.7x |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.93 | $2.76 – $3.03 | 5 | 14.1x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Avista Corporation (AVA)?
- The forward PE ratio for AVA stock is 15.71.
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About Avista Corporation
Avista Corporation operates as an energy utility, conducting business through its various subsidiaries. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities division is responsible for electric distribution and transmission, as well as natural gas distribution services, across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho. It also delivers natural gas services to areas of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Additionally, this segment generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana, and engages in the wholesale buying and selling of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment, conversely, supplies electrical services to approximately 17,400 customers located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska. The company generates its electricity from hydroelectric, thermal, and wind power sources. As of February 23, 2022, Avista was serving 406,000 electric customers and 372,000 natural gas customers. Beyond its core utility business, the company also makes investments in venture funds, real estate, and other diverse ventures. Avista Corporation was established in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Heather Lynn Rosentrater