Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.56 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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What is Koninklijke KPN NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Koninklijke KPN NV CHIX:KPNA 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KPNA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks worse than 78.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Koninklijke KPN NV's current share price is €4.161. Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.17. Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.56.

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

CHIX:KPNa' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 2.29   Max: 4.26
Current: 3.69

During the past years, Koninklijke KPN NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.26. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 2.29.

CHIX:KPNa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.89% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs CHIX:KPNa: 3.69

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.

Koninklijke KPN NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.871. 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 €1.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Koninklijke KPN NV  (CHIX:KPNa) 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.


Koninklijke KPN NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Koninklijke KPN NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN NV'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.

Koninklijke KPN NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Koninklijke KPN NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Koninklijke KPN NV Quarterly Data
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CHIX:KPNA vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN NV'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.


Koninklijke KPN NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Koninklijke KPN NV 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.

Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.161/1.17
=3.56

* 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.

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

For example, Koninklijke KPN NV'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)
=0.871/137.7700*137.7700
=0.871

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 137.7700.

Koninklijke KPN NV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201212 0.543 96.760 0.773
201303 1.022 98.580 1.428
201306 1.300 98.320 1.822
201309 1.274 99.080 1.771
201312 1.229 98.360 1.721
201403 0.000 99.390 0.000
201406 1.162 99.240 1.613
201409 1.096 99.960 1.511
201412 1.071 99.050 1.490
201503 0.000 99.750 0.000
201506 1.185 100.230 1.629
201509 0.000 100.500 0.000
201512 1.167 99.730 1.612
201603 0.000 100.310 0.000
201606 0.806 100.260 1.108
201612 0.894 100.710 1.223
201706 0.824 101.370 1.120
201712 0.813 101.970 1.098
201806 0.764 103.100 1.021
201812 0.447 103.970 0.592
201906 0.398 105.840 0.518
201912 0.597 106.800 0.770
202006 0.590 107.510 0.756
202012 0.624 107.850 0.797
202106 0.768 109.670 0.965
202112 0.782 114.010 0.945
202206 0.770 119.050 0.891
202212 0.905 124.940 0.998
202306 0.846 125.830 0.926
202312 0.902 126.450 0.983
202403 0.000 128.580 0.000
202406 0.935 129.910 0.992
202409 0.000 131.610 0.000
202412 0.909 131.630 0.951
202503 0.000 133.330 0.000
202506 0.885 133.960 0.910
202509 0.000 135.920 0.000
202512 0.919 135.270 0.936
202603 0.000 136.910 0.000
202606 0.871 137.770 0.871

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 3.56 mean?
Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 as of Aug. 04, 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #228 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 4.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 3.56 is 109.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #228 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #228 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Koninklijke KPN NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 3.56 is 109.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke KPN NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.54 to 4.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Koninklijke KPN NV 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.70, based on 289 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 is 109.4% 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.64, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 153.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 109.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.70. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56 as of Aug. 04, 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (CHIX:KPNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 153.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.64. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KPNA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.56 (55% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: €1.64 vs. price of €4.16 (153.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 109.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#228 of 289)

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


Koninklijke KPN NV Business Description

Address Wilhelminakade 123, Rotterdam, NLD, 3072 AP
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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