Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 1300% Above Median

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BSP:TELB3 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA BSP:TELB3
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Price R$10.42
GF Value R$14.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras BSP:TELB3 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 1300% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates BSP:TELB3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks better than 74.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current share price is R$10.42. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$12.45. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

BSP:TELB3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.06   Max: 49.7
Current: 0.84

During the past years, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 49.70. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.

BSP:TELB3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.14% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs BSP:TELB3: 0.84

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.

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$16.303. 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$12.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras  (BSP:TELB3) 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.


Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.78 1.49 1.13 1.00 1.17

BSP:TELB3 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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.


Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras 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.

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.42/12.45
=0.84

* 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.

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras'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)
=16.303/175.0655*175.0655
=16.303

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -28.995 108.851 -46.633
201609 -34.162 109.986 -54.376
201612 -37.953 110.802 -59.965
201703 -42.727 111.869 -66.864
201706 -44.301 112.115 -69.176
201709 52.410 112.777 81.357
201712 11.648 114.068 17.877
201803 10.410 114.868 15.865
201806 9.305 117.038 13.918
201809 7.279 117.881 10.810
201812 7.316 118.340 10.823
201903 4.994 120.124 7.278
201906 2.729 120.977 3.949
201909 0.672 121.292 0.970
201912 33.038 123.436 46.857
202003 32.738 124.092 46.186
202006 23.561 123.557 33.383
202009 23.349 125.095 32.676
202012 22.787 129.012 30.921
202103 22.021 131.660 29.281
202106 21.863 133.871 28.591
202109 21.207 137.913 26.920
202112 20.990 141.992 25.879
202203 19.740 146.537 23.583
202206 19.081 149.784 22.302
202209 24.423 147.800 28.929
202212 19.256 150.207 22.443
202303 19.461 153.352 22.216
202306 19.410 154.519 21.991
202309 18.370 155.464 20.686
202312 16.504 157.148 18.386
202403 15.556 159.372 17.088
202406 14.911 161.052 16.208
202409 14.181 162.342 15.292
202412 17.156 164.740 18.231
202503 16.989 168.102 17.693
202506 16.602 169.670 17.130
202509 14.982 170.739 15.362
202512 17.180 171.765 17.510
202603 16.303 175.066 16.303

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 0.84 mean?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Aug. 09, 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors. This is 1300% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 49.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #75 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 1300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 49.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' value of 0.84 is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #75 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras ranks #75 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' value of 0.84 is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 49.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras 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 1.77, based on 290 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. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 52.5% 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 1300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.92, compared to a current price of R$10.42 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 1300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 52.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Aug. 09, 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 Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras (BSP:TELB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$10.42 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.92. GuruFocus considers Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:TELB3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (1300% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
  • GF Value™: R$14.92 vs. price of R$10.42 (30.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#75 of 290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TELB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras Business Description

Other Exchanges TELB4:Brazil
Address Commercial Sector South - Quadra 09 - Bloco B, Rooms 301-405, Building Corporate Park City - Tower B, Brasilia, DF, BRA, 70308200
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA is a Brazil-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm offers telecommunication services in the areas of fixed line and mobile communication and internet access services. Its product portfolio includes IP (Internet Protocol) Telebras, Telebras Point-to-Point, and Telebras MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Network. The company also provides broadband services and infrastructure support services.
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