American Tower (MIL:1AMT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.32 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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MIL:1AMT American Tower Corp MIL:1AMT
54 GF Score
Price €146.15
GF Value €178.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

American Tower MIL:1AMT 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 13.86. GuruFocus rates MIL:1AMT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €178.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 REITs companies, American Tower ranks worse than 98.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), American Tower's current share price is €146.15. American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.86. American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.32.

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

MIL:1AMT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.59   Med: 13.86   Max: 22.83
Current: 12.37

During the past years, American Tower's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 22.83. The lowest was 9.59. And the median was 13.86.

MIL:1AMT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.92% of 558 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs MIL:1AMT: 12.37

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.

American Tower's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.539. 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 €11.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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American Tower  (MIL:1AMT) 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.


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Tower'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.

American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

American Tower Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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American Tower 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 14.79 15.29 13.51 12.67 12.56

MIL:1AMT vs DLR, EQIX, IRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, American Tower'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.


American Tower Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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American Tower 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.

American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=146.15/11.86
=12.32

* 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.

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

For example, American Tower'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)
=6.539/330.2130*330.2130
=6.539

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

American Tower Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.176 241.018 19.422
201609 14.041 241.428 19.205
201612 15.010 241.432 20.530
201703 15.031 243.801 20.359
201706 13.443 244.955 18.122
201709 12.740 246.819 17.045
201712 12.299 246.524 16.474
201803 11.633 249.554 15.393
201806 10.770 251.989 14.113
201809 10.403 252.439 13.608
201812 10.634 251.233 13.977
201903 10.707 254.202 13.909
201906 10.958 256.143 14.127
201909 10.745 256.759 13.819
201912 10.273 256.974 13.201
202003 7.419 258.115 9.491
202006 7.248 257.797 9.284
202009 7.133 260.280 9.050
202012 7.573 260.474 9.601
202103 7.334 264.877 9.143
202106 10.496 271.696 12.757
202109 10.100 274.310 12.158
202112 9.866 278.802 11.685
202203 10.672 287.504 12.257
202206 14.139 296.311 15.757
202209 13.627 296.808 15.161
202212 11.298 296.797 12.570
202303 10.836 301.836 11.855
202306 10.230 305.109 11.072
202309 9.112 307.789 9.776
202312 8.256 306.746 8.888
202403 7.975 312.332 8.432
202406 7.669 314.175 8.060
202409 7.022 315.301 7.354
202412 6.911 315.605 7.231
202503 6.985 319.799 7.212
202506 6.875 322.561 7.038
202509 7.191 324.800 7.311
202512 6.689 324.054 6.816
202603 6.539 330.213 6.539

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 12.32 mean?
American Tower (MIL:1AMT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.32 as of Jul. 18, 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 American Tower and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 13.86. Over the past decade, American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.59 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #552 out of 558 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.32 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 13.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.59 to a high of 22.83. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. American Tower's value of 12.32 is 1384.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Tower ranks #552 out of 558 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Tower has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Tower's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DLR and EQIX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Tower ranks #552 out of 558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places American Tower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. American Tower's value of 12.32 is 1384.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American Tower's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.59 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.86 vs. the industry median of 0.83, American Tower 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.83, based on 558 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. American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.32 is 1384.3% 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 American Tower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Tower's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.32, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 13.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Tower (MIL:1AMT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €178.30, compared to a current price of €146.15 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.32, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 13.86 and 1384.3% above the REITs industry median of 0.83. American Tower's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 American Tower (MIL:1AMT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.32 as of Jul. 18, 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 American Tower (MIL:1AMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Tower stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €146.15 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €178.30. GuruFocus considers American Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1AMT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.32 (11% below median its 10-year median of 13.86)
  • GF Value™: €178.30 vs. price of €146.15 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1384.3% above the REITs median (#552 of 558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1AMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Tower Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 222 Berkeley Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
American Tower owns and operates about 150,000 wireless towers throughout the US, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. It also owns and/or operates 30 data centers in 11 US markets through its CoreSite segment. The company's customer base in the tower business is very concentrated, with most revenue in each market generated by the top three or four mobile carriers. The company operates 42,000 towers in the US, which accounted for about half of total revenue in 2025. Outside the US, American Tower operates about 47,000 towers in Latin America (dominated by Brazil), 33,000 towers in Europe, and 28,000 towers in Africa. American Tower operates as a REIT.
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