American Tower (BSP:T1OW34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.02 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:T1OW34 American Tower Corp BSP:T1OW34
63 GF Score
Price R$38.28
GF Value R$44.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

American Tower BSP:T1OW34 +1.46% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.02 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 13.86. GuruFocus rates BSP:T1OW34 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R$44.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 REITs companies, American Tower ranks worse than 98.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), American Tower's current share price is R$38.28. American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$2.94. American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:T1OW34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.59   Med: 13.86   Max: 22.83
Current: 13.17

During the past years, American Tower's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.83. The lowest was 9.59. And the median was 13.86.

BSP:T1OW34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.91% of 549 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs BSP:T1OW34: 13.17

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.

American Tower's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.704. 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$2.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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American Tower  (BSP:T1OW34) 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.


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Tower'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.

American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

American Tower Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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American Tower 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 15.29 13.51 12.67 12.56 12.07

BSP:T1OW34 vs DLR, EQIX, IRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, American Tower'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.


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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American Tower 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.

American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.28/2.94
=13.02

* 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.

American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, American Tower'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)
=1.704/333.9520*333.9520
=1.704

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Tower Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.136 241.428 2.955
201612 2.213 241.432 3.061
201703 2.095 243.801 2.870
201706 2.074 244.955 2.828
201709 1.982 246.819 2.682
201712 1.998 246.524 2.707
201803 1.960 249.554 2.623
201806 1.977 251.989 2.620
201809 2.078 252.439 2.749
201812 1.958 251.233 2.603
201903 1.936 254.202 2.543
201906 1.989 256.143 2.593
201909 2.031 256.759 2.642
201912 1.952 256.974 2.537
202003 1.669 258.115 2.159
202006 1.764 257.797 2.285
202009 1.890 260.280 2.425
202012 1.975 260.474 2.532
202103 2.050 264.877 2.585
202106 2.650 271.696 3.257
202109 2.614 274.310 3.182
202112 2.627 278.802 3.147
202203 2.437 287.504 2.831
202206 3.143 296.311 3.542
202209 2.948 296.808 3.317
202212 2.616 296.797 2.943
202303 2.518 301.836 2.786
202306 2.242 305.109 2.454
202309 2.001 307.789 2.171
202312 1.838 306.746 2.001
202403 1.799 312.332 1.924
202406 1.853 314.175 1.970
202409 1.798 315.301 1.904
202412 1.840 315.605 1.947
202503 1.812 319.799 1.892
202506 1.832 322.561 1.897
202509 1.886 324.800 1.939
202512 1.781 324.054 1.835
202603 1.647 330.213 1.666
202606 1.704 333.952 1.704

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 13.02 mean?
American Tower (BSP:T1OW34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.02 as of Aug. 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 American Tower and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.86. Over the past decade, American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.59 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #543 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.02 is near median its 10-year median of 13.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.59 to a high of 22.83. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. American Tower's value of 13.02 is 1548.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Tower ranks #543 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Tower has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DLR and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #543 out of 549 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places American Tower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. American Tower's value of 13.02 is 1548.1% above this benchmark. Historically, American Tower's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.59 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.86 vs. the industry median of 0.79, American Tower 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.79, based on 549 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. American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.02 is 1548.1% 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 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 American Tower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Tower (BSP:T1OW34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$44.64, compared to a current price of R$38.28 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.86 and 1548.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.79. American Tower's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 American Tower (BSP:T1OW34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.02 as of Aug. 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 American Tower (BSP:T1OW34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Tower stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$38.28 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$44.64. GuruFocus considers American Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:T1OW34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.02 (near median its 10-year median of 13.86)
  • GF Value™: R$44.64 vs. price of R$38.28 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1548.1% above the REITs median (#543 of 549)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:T1OW34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Tower Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 222 Berkeley Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
American Tower owns and operates about 150,000 wireless towers throughout the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 30 data centers in 11 US markets through its CoreSite segment. The company's customer base in the tower business is very concentrated, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. The company operates 42,000 towers in the US, which accounted for about half of total revenue in 2025. Outside the US, American Tower operates about 47,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 33,000 towers in Europe, and 28,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as a REIT.
63GF Score

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