KT (KT) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $23.85 (As of Mar. 2026)


KT KT Corp KT
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Price $17.65
GF Value $16.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KT Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

KT KT -0.90% 75 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $23.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

KT's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.302. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $23.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, KT's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of KT was 5.50% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 2.10% per year.

As of today (2026-06-27), KT's current stock price is $17.65. KT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.85. KT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.74.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of KT was 1.05. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.61.


KT  (NYSE:KT) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

KT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.65/23.85
=0.74

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of KT was 1.05. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.61.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


KT Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


KT Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

KT Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

KT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.99 22.78 23.34 22.02 23.75

KT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 22.65 23.86 25.09 23.75 23.85

KT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


KT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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KT Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, KT's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=25.302/125.2360*125.2360
=25.302

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

KT Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201509 19.034 100.111 23.811
201512 18.913 100.220 23.634
201603 21.071 100.561 26.241
201606 19.492 100.791 24.219
201609 20.919 101.461 25.821
201612 19.951 101.561 24.602
201706 21.084 102.611 25.733
201712 22.213 102.991 27.011
201806 23.877 104.130 28.717
201809 0.000 105.651 0.000
201812 23.859 104.351 28.634
201903 0.000 104.491 0.000
201906 23.323 104.881 27.849
201909 23.251 105.200 27.679
201912 23.640 105.121 28.163
202003 22.708 105.354 26.993
202006 23.349 105.112 27.819
202009 24.362 106.198 28.729
202012 26.484 105.765 31.360
202103 26.058 107.357 30.398
202106 26.902 107.579 31.318
202109 26.378 108.759 30.374
202112 26.823 109.676 30.628
202203 25.921 111.848 29.024
202206 25.223 114.072 27.691
202209 22.545 114.715 24.613
202212 25.075 115.179 27.264
202303 24.458 116.507 26.290
202306 25.989 117.182 27.775
202309 25.217 118.964 26.547
202312 26.026 118.837 27.427
202403 25.597 120.123 26.686
202406 25.242 120.007 26.342
202409 26.449 120.861 27.406
202412 22.856 121.135 23.630
202503 23.249 122.590 23.751
202506 25.928 122.611 26.483
202509 25.982 123.402 26.368
202512 24.929 123.939 25.190
202603 25.302 125.236 25.302

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $23.85 mean?
KT (KT) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $23.85 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KT and its competitors.
Is KT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
KT's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $23.85. Overall, KT has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to TMUS and VZ?
KT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $23.85 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KT and its competitors. KT's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $23.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT (KT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.14, compared to a current price of $17.65 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $23.85. KT's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KT (KT), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $23.85 as of Mar. 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 KT (KT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.65 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.14. GuruFocus considers KT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $23.85
  • GF Value™: $16.14 vs. price of $17.65 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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


KT Business Description

Address 33, Jong-ro 3-Gil, Jongno-gu, KT Gwanghwamun Building East, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, KOR, 03155
KT is South Korea's largest fixed-line telecom operator, with around 11.5 million fixed-line broadband customers and 9.5 million IPTV customers, and is the second-largest wireless operator with 28 million subscribers. Additionally, it has a number of nontelecom businesses, including real estate, payment processing, artificial intelligence, and IDC/cloud services, many of which are the focus of its growth strategy. The company was formed from the previously government-owned, monopoly telecom business and was listed in 1998. After selling its mobile business in 1994 (forming its mobile competitor, SK Telecom), KT created its own mobile operator in 1997.
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