AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:ATTB34 AT&T Inc BSP:ATTB34
66 GF Score
Price R$40.49
GF Value R$40.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AT&T BSP:ATTB34 +5.11% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates BSP:ATTB34 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$40.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 68.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), AT&T's current share price is R$40.49. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$41.62. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ATTB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.05   Max: 1.7
Current: 0.99

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.05.

BSP:ATTB34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.4% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs BSP:ATTB34: 0.99

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.

AT&T's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$27.424. 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 R$41.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AT&T  (BSP:ATTB34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AT&T Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 0.75 0.68 0.93 1.03

AT&T Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.18 1.15 1.03 1.19 0.85

BSP:ATTB34 vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T'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.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.49/41.62
=0.97

* 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.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AT&T's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=27.424/333.9520*333.9520
=27.424

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.828 241.428 30.193
201612 22.425 241.432 31.019
201703 21.001 243.801 28.767
201706 22.314 244.955 30.421
201709 21.253 246.819 28.756
201712 25.200 246.524 34.137
201803 25.944 249.554 34.718
201806 31.682 251.989 41.987
201809 34.633 252.439 45.816
201812 32.726 251.233 43.501
201903 32.476 254.202 42.665
201906 32.418 256.143 42.266
201909 34.416 256.759 44.763
201912 34.743 256.974 45.150
202003 40.638 258.115 52.578
202006 42.694 257.797 55.306
202009 44.350 260.280 56.903
202012 38.908 260.474 49.884
202103 43.537 264.877 54.891
202106 38.101 271.696 46.831
202109 40.361 274.310 49.137
202112 43.905 278.802 52.590
202203 39.168 287.504 45.496
202206 27.802 296.311 31.334
202209 30.023 296.808 33.780
202212 23.916 296.797 26.910
202303 24.139 301.836 26.707
202306 23.060 305.109 25.240
202309 23.878 307.789 25.908
202312 23.596 306.746 25.689
202403 24.202 312.332 25.877
202406 26.369 314.175 28.029
202409 26.334 315.301 27.892
202412 29.579 315.605 31.299
202503 27.673 319.799 28.898
202506 27.174 322.561 28.134
202509 27.839 324.800 28.623
202512 28.563 324.054 29.435
202603 27.446 330.213 27.757
202606 27.424 333.952 27.424

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 mean?
AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #91 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is near median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. AT&T's value of 0.97 is 45.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #91 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #91 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AT&T in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. AT&T's value of 0.97 is 45.5% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.78, AT&T has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.78, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 45.5% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$40.62, compared to a current price of R$40.49 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 45.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AT&T (BSP:ATTB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 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 AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$40.49 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$40.62. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ATTB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (near median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: R$40.62 vs. price of R$40.49 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#91 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ATTB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AT&T Business Description

Address 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA, 75202
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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