Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 53% Above Median

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CHIX:TEL2BS Tele2 AB CHIX:TEL2BS
69 GF Score
Price kr163.78
GF Value kr127.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Tele2 AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tele2 AB CHIX:TEL2BS -0.09% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TEL2BS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr127.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele2 AB ranks worse than 77.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Tele2 AB's current share price is kr163.775. Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr45.83. Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:TEL2Bs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 2.34   Max: 4.29
Current: 3.55

During the past years, Tele2 AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.29. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.34.

CHIX:TEL2Bs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.51% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs CHIX:TEL2Bs: 3.55

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.

Tele2 AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr32.735. 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 kr45.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Tele2 AB  (CHIX:TEL2Bs) 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.


Tele2 AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tele2 AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tele2 AB'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.

Tele2 AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tele2 AB 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 2.70 1.63 1.67 2.24 3.34

Tele2 AB 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 2.91 3.43 3.34 4.24 3.68

CHIX:TEL2BS vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tele2 AB'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.


Tele2 AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Tele2 AB 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.

Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=163.775/45.83
=3.57

* 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.

Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Tele2 AB'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)
=32.735/134.6100*134.6100
=32.735

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Tele2 AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 33.456 101.138 44.529
201612 37.370 102.022 49.307
201703 37.810 102.022 49.888
201706 33.227 102.752 43.529
201709 33.710 103.279 43.936
201712 34.303 103.793 44.488
201803 36.242 103.962 46.926
201806 33.350 104.875 42.806
201809 33.857 105.679 43.126
201812 52.888 105.912 67.219
201903 54.439 105.886 69.207
201906 53.858 106.742 67.919
201909 49.622 107.214 62.302
201912 50.594 107.766 63.197
202003 53.398 106.563 67.452
202006 48.409 107.498 60.618
202009 46.810 107.635 58.541
202012 47.560 108.296 59.116
202103 49.192 108.360 61.109
202106 42.121 108.928 52.052
202109 43.790 110.338 53.423
202112 45.139 112.486 54.017
202203 48.946 114.825 57.380
202206 30.674 118.384 34.878
202209 32.298 122.296 35.550
202212 34.273 126.365 36.509
202303 35.677 127.042 37.802
202306 30.393 129.407 31.615
202309 31.894 130.224 32.968
202312 32.937 131.912 33.611
202403 34.455 132.205 35.082
202406 28.838 132.716 29.250
202409 30.349 132.304 30.878
202412 31.914 132.987 32.303
202503 33.074 132.825 33.519
202506 28.427 133.699 28.621
202509 30.339 133.480 30.596
202512 32.106 133.390 32.400
202603 41.501 133.560 41.827
202606 32.735 134.610 32.735

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 3.57 mean?
Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 as of Aug. 14, 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 Tele2 AB and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 4.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #224 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tele2 AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 4.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Tele2 AB's value of 3.57 is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #224 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tele2 AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele2 AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele2 AB ranks #224 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tele2 AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Tele2 AB's value of 3.57 is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tele2 AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 4.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Tele2 AB 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 1.77, 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. Tele2 AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 101.7% 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 Tele2 AB 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. Tele2 AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele2 AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr127.83, compared to a current price of kr163.78 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 101.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. Tele2 AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Aug. 14, 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 Tele2 AB (CHIX:TEL2BS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele2 AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr163.78 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr127.83. GuruFocus considers Tele2 AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TEL2BS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
  • GF Value™: kr127.83 vs. price of kr163.78 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#224 of 289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TEL2BS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tele2 AB Business Description

Address Torshamnsgatan 17, P.O. Box 462, Kista, Stockholm, SWE, 164 40
Tele2 is the second-largest telecom operator by market share in Sweden, after Telia. Tele2 was a pure mobile operator until 2018 when it acquired Com Hem, Sweden's largest cable company. Tele2 is also present in the Baltic markets, where it runs a pure mobile business. Tele2 is a well-managed firm, showing good cost discipline and a healthy dividend policy, which we expect will remain.
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