Indus Towers (NSE:INDUSTOWER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.42 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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NSE:INDUSTOWER Indus Towers Ltd NSE:INDUSTOWER
89 GF Score
Price ₹386.00
GF Value ₹408.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Indus Towers Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Indus Towers NSE:INDUSTOWER +0.70% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:INDUSTOWER with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹408.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, Indus Towers ranks worse than 75.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Indus Towers's current share price is ₹386.00. Indus Towers's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹112.84. Indus Towers's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.42.

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

NSE:INDUSTOWER' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25   Med: 2.7   Max: 4.02
Current: 3.41

During the past years, Indus Towers's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 2.70.

NSE:INDUSTOWER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.52% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs NSE:INDUSTOWER: 3.41

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.

Indus Towers's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹156.921. 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 ₹112.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Indus Towers  (NSE:INDUSTOWER) 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.


Indus Towers Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Indus Towers Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indus Towers'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.

Indus Towers Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Indus Towers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Indus Towers Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:INDUSTOWER vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Indus Towers'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.


Indus Towers Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Indus Towers 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.

Indus Towers's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=386.00/112.84
=3.42

* 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.

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

For example, Indus Towers'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)
=156.921/166.1454*166.1454
=156.921

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

Indus Towers Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 92.023 105.961 144.291
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 83.798 105.196 132.350
201706 87.185 107.109 135.240
201709 85.650 109.021 130.528
201712 88.626 109.404 134.591
201803 91.719 109.786 138.803
201806 94.989 111.317 141.776
201809 81.179 115.142 117.138
201812 75.467 115.142 108.896
201903 78.566 118.202 110.433
201906 69.001 120.880 94.840
201909 69.061 123.175 93.153
201912 69.881 126.235 91.974
202003 73.217 124.705 97.547
202006 72.834 127.000 95.284
202009 74.349 130.118 94.935
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 58.917 131.771 74.287
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 69.780 135.847 85.343
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 82.210 138.822 98.391
202206 72.851 142.347 85.030
202209 75.988 144.661 87.273
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 78.350 146.865 88.636
202306 83.264 150.280 92.054
202309 87.951 151.492 96.458
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 100.368 153.035 108.967
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 107.657 157.882 113.292
202412 122.701 158.323 128.763
202503 123.228 157.552 129.950
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 136.893 162.289 140.146
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 150.333 164.272 152.047
202606 156.921 166.145 156.921

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 3.42 mean?
Indus Towers (NSE:INDUSTOWER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Indus Towers and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, Indus Towers' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Indus Towers ranks #219 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Indus Towers' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Indus Towers' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 4.02. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Indus Towers' value of 3.42 is 93.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indus Towers ranks #219 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indus Towers has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indus Towers' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Indus Towers ranks #219 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Indus Towers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Indus Towers' value of 3.42 is 93.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Indus Towers' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Indus Towers 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 290 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. Indus Towers's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 is 93.2% 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 Indus Towers 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. Indus Towers's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indus Towers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Towers (NSE:INDUSTOWER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹408.54, compared to a current price of ₹386.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 93.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. Indus Towers' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Indus Towers (NSE:INDUSTOWER), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Indus Towers (NSE:INDUSTOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Towers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹386.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹408.54. GuruFocus considers Indus Towers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:INDUSTOWER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.42 (27% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: ₹408.54 vs. price of ₹386.00 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 93.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#219 of 290)

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


Indus Towers Business Description

Other Exchanges 534816:India
Address DLF Cyber City, Building No. 10, 4th Floor, Tower A, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122002
Indus Towers Ltd Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. The company deploys, owns, and manages telecom towers and communication structures for mobile operators. The company acquires and builds towers, while also owning and operating telecom towers and related infrastructure. The company generates revenue through a rental fee to tenants of mobile towers. Energy costs such as electricity and fuel charts are usually passed through to tenants. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India. The company's assets are located in India and are often ground-based and rooftop towers.
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