RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.85 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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NSE:RAILTEL RailTel Corporation of India Ltd NSE:RAILTEL
92 GF Score
Price ₹287.25
GF Value ₹515.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RailTel of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

RailTel of India NSE:RAILTEL +2.32% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.85 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 6.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹515.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks worse than 88.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), RailTel of India's current share price is ₹287.25. RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was ₹59.25. RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.85.

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

NSE:RAILTEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.45   Med: 6.82   Max: 9.06
Current: 4.85

During the past 12 years, RailTel of India's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.06. The lowest was 4.45. And the median was 6.82.

NSE:RAILTEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.15% of 287 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs NSE:RAILTEL: 4.85

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.

RailTel of India's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was ₹70.469. 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 ₹59.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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RailTel of India  (NSE:RAILTEL) 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.


RailTel of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


RailTel of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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.

RailTel of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

RailTel of India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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RailTel of India Quarterly Data
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NSE:RAILTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.


RailTel of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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RailTel of India 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.

RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=287.25/59.25
=4.85

* 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.

RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, RailTel of India's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=70.469/164.2724*164.2724
=70.469

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.2724.

RailTel of India Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 36.121 105.196 56.406
201803 39.040 109.786 58.415
201903 40.165 118.202 55.820
202003 42.666 124.705 56.203
202103 44.022 131.771 54.880
202203 47.570 138.822 56.291
202303 51.377 146.865 57.467
202403 56.934 153.035 61.115
202503 62.305 157.552 64.963
202603 70.469 164.272 70.469

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 4.85 mean?
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.85 as of Aug. 23, 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 6.82. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.45 to 9.06. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #253 out of 287 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
RailTel of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.85 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.45 to a high of 9.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. RailTel of India's value of 4.85 is 170.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #253 out of 287 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #253 out of 287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places RailTel of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. RailTel of India's value of 4.85 is 170.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.45 to 9.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 1.79, RailTel of India 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 1.79, based on 287 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. RailTel of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.85 is 170.9% 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RailTel of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.85, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 6.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹515.09, compared to a current price of ₹287.25 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.85, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 170.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.85 as of Aug. 23, 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹287.25 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹515.09. GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.85 (29% below median its 10-year median of 6.82)
  • GF Value™: ₹515.09 vs. price of ₹287.25 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 170.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#253 of 287)

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


RailTel of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 543265:India
Address Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, Plate - A, 6th Floor, Office Block, South Delhi, New Delhi, IND, 110023
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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