TIM (FRA:TCZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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What is TIM Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

TIM FRA:TCZ +2.70% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:TCZ with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, TIM ranks better than 50.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), TIM's current share price is €19.00. TIM's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.64. TIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.97.

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

FRA:TCZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.38
Current: 1.8

During the past years, TIM's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.33.

FRA:TCZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.35% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs FRA:TCZ: 1.80

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.

TIM's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.455. 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 €9.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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TIM  (FRA:TCZ) 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.


TIM Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


TIM Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TIM'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.

TIM Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

TIM 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 1.34 1.19 1.65 1.27 1.82

TIM 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 1.55 1.89 2.01 1.82 2.30

FRA:TCZ vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TIM'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.


TIM Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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TIM 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.

TIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.00/9.64
=1.97

* 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.

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

For example, TIM'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)
=8.455/175.0655*175.0655
=8.455

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

TIM Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.009 108.851 14.489
201609 9.601 109.986 15.282
201612 10.033 110.802 15.852
201703 10.696 111.869 16.738
201706 9.786 112.115 15.281
201709 9.863 112.777 15.310
201712 9.613 114.068 14.754
201803 9.367 114.868 14.276
201806 8.647 117.038 12.934
201809 8.419 117.881 12.503
201812 9.256 118.340 13.693
201903 9.482 120.124 13.819
201906 10.403 120.977 15.054
201909 10.047 121.292 14.501
201912 10.159 123.436 14.408
202003 8.642 124.092 12.192
202006 8.076 123.557 11.443
202009 7.550 125.095 10.566
202012 7.650 129.012 10.381
202103 7.224 131.660 9.606
202106 8.106 133.871 10.600
202109 8.197 137.913 10.405
202112 8.117 141.992 10.008
202203 9.550 146.537 11.409
202206 9.815 149.784 11.472
202209 10.064 147.800 11.921
202212 9.440 150.207 11.002
202303 9.339 153.352 10.661
202306 9.951 154.519 11.274
202309 0.000 155.464 0.000
202312 10.057 157.148 11.204
202403 9.551 159.372 10.491
202406 9.086 161.052 9.877
202409 8.731 162.342 9.415
202412 8.537 164.740 9.072
202503 8.118 168.102 8.454
202506 8.123 169.670 8.381
202509 8.328 170.739 8.539
202512 7.856 171.765 8.007
202603 8.455 175.066 8.455

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 1.97 mean?
TIM (FRA:TCZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 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 TIM and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, TIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #143 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is TIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
TIM's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. TIM's value of 1.97 is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TIM ranks #143 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TIM has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #143 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts TIM in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. TIM's value of 1.97 is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, TIM's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.78, TIM 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 1.78, 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. TIM's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 10.7% 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 TIM 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. TIM's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TIM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM (FRA:TCZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.96, compared to a current price of €19.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 10.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. TIM's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 TIM (FRA:TCZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 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 TIM (FRA:TCZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.96. GuruFocus considers TIM to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TCZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: €17.96 vs. price of €19.00 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#143 of 288)

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


TIM Business Description

Address Avenida Joao Cabral de Melo Neto, 850, Torre Norte, 12th Floor, Room 1212, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22775-057
TIM, which is 67%-owned by Telecom Italia, is the third-largest wireless carrier in Brazil, with 62 million subscribers, equal to about 23% of the market. The firm owns 49% of I-Systems, an infrastructure partnership that is expanding its network footprint across Brazil. I-Systems can provide broadband service to about 8 million locations, including 6.5 million with fiber, equal to 10%-15% of the country. TIM leases capacity on the venture's network to serve retail broadband customers under the UltraFibra brand, but it has agreed to buy out its joint venture partner in 2026 and will take full ownership of these assets. TIM also resells fiber network access from other providers.
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