FRTAY (freenet AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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What is freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

freenet AG FRTAY 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates FRTAY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, freenet AG ranks better than 50.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), freenet AG's current share price is $13.67. freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.71. freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

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

FRTAY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 1.95   Max: 2.81
Current: 1.78

During the past years, freenet AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 1.95.

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

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.

freenet AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.746. 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 $7.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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freenet AG  (OTCPK:FRTAY) 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.


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for freenet AG'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.

freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

freenet AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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freenet AG 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 2.66 2.08 2.03 2.19 1.95

FRTAY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, freenet AG'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.


freenet AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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freenet AG 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.

freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.67/7.71
=1.77

* 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.

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

For example, freenet AG'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)
=7.746/131.2583*131.2583
=7.746

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

freenet AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.363 100.717 6.989
201609 5.608 101.017 7.287
201612 5.601 101.217 7.263
201703 5.875 101.417 7.604
201706 5.495 102.117 7.063
201709 6.551 102.717 8.371
201712 6.616 102.617 8.463
201803 6.960 102.917 8.877
201806 5.939 104.017 7.494
201809 5.889 104.718 7.382
201812 5.599 104.217 7.052
201903 6.020 104.217 7.582
201906 5.414 105.718 6.722
201909 5.453 106.018 6.751
201912 5.693 105.818 7.062
202003 5.440 105.718 6.754
202006 5.912 106.618 7.278
202009 6.459 105.818 8.012
202012 8.852 105.518 11.011
202103 8.721 107.518 10.647
202106 7.883 108.486 9.538
202109 7.526 109.435 9.027
202112 7.765 110.384 9.233
202203 7.574 113.968 8.723
202206 6.541 115.760 7.417
202209 6.074 118.818 6.710
202212 6.569 119.345 7.225
202303 6.802 122.402 7.294
202306 6.047 123.140 6.446
202309 6.216 124.195 6.570
202312 6.606 123.773 7.006
202403 6.806 125.038 7.145
202406 6.164 125.882 6.427
202409 6.720 126.198 6.989
202412 6.585 127.041 6.804
202503 7.141 127.779 7.335
202506 6.815 128.412 6.966
202509 7.320 129.255 7.433
202512 7.683 129.361 7.796
202603 7.746 131.258 7.746

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 1.77 mean?
freenet AG (FRTAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 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 freenet AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #143 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is near median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 2.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. freenet AG's value of 1.77 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #143 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, freenet AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does freenet AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, freenet AG ranks #143 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts freenet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. freenet AG's value of 1.77 is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, freenet AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 1.78, freenet AG 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 1.78, 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. freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 0.6% 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 freenet AG 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. freenet AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is freenet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG (FRTAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $13.67 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 0.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. freenet AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 freenet AG (FRTAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 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 freenet AG (FRTAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, freenet AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.67 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52. GuruFocus considers freenet AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRTAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (near median its 10-year median of 1.95)
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $13.67 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#143 of 288)

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


freenet AG Business Description

Address Hollerstrasse 126, Budelsdorf, SH, DEU, 24782
freenet AG is a German mobile communication and mobile internet company. It operates as an independent service provider without its own network. The company distributes mobile communications tariffs and options throughout Germany, using a subscription agreement and multi-brand technique. The company has three operating segments: Mobile communications, TV and media, and Other/holding. The Mobile communications segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. This segment offers a product portfolio of voice and data services for mobile communication operators. It also buys mobile communications services from the network operators and sells them to its end customers.
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