NTT (NTTYY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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What is NTT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NTT NTTYY +0.01% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates NTTYY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 286 Telecommunication Services companies, NTT ranks better than 58.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), NTT's current share price is $26.3325. NTT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.43. NTT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

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

NTTYY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 1.41   Max: 1.86
Current: 1.46

During the past years, NTT's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.86. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.41.

NTTYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.04% of 286 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs NTTYY: 1.46

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.

NTT's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $18.827. 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 $17.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NTT  (OTCPK:NTTYY) 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.


NTT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NTT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NTT'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.

NTT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NTT Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 1.64 1.77 1.33 1.40

NTT Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.40 1.40 1.41 1.40 1.28

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NTT'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.


NTT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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NTT 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.3325/17.43
=1.51

* 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.

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

For example, NTT'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)
=18.827/113.6000*113.6000
=18.827

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

NTT Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.118 98.000 24.480
201612 18.817 98.400 21.724
201703 18.942 98.100 21.935
201706 20.585 98.500 23.741
201709 21.240 98.800 24.422
201712 20.971 99.400 23.967
201803 21.649 99.200 24.792
201806 21.254 99.200 24.339
201809 21.784 99.900 24.771
201812 21.445 99.700 24.435
201903 21.738 99.700 24.769
201906 22.459 99.800 25.565
201909 23.115 100.100 26.232
201912 46.132 100.500 52.145
202003 23.151 100.300 26.221
202006 23.560 99.900 26.791
202009 24.797 99.900 28.198
202012 19.512 99.300 22.322
202103 19.209 99.900 21.843
202106 19.396 99.500 22.145
202109 20.238 100.100 22.967
202112 19.833 100.100 22.508
202203 19.717 101.100 22.155
202206 17.942 101.800 20.022
202209 17.137 103.100 18.882
202212 18.134 104.100 19.789
202303 18.781 104.400 20.436
202306 18.560 105.200 20.042
202309 18.508 106.200 19.798
202312 19.061 106.800 20.275
202403 19.537 107.200 20.703
202406 18.775 108.200 19.712
202409 20.838 108.900 21.737
202412 19.862 110.700 20.382
202503 20.720 111.100 21.186
202506 19.668 111.700 20.003
202509 18.863 112.000 19.132
202512 18.660 113.000 18.759
202603 18.822 112.700 18.972
202606 18.827 113.600 18.827

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 1.51 mean?
NTT (NTTYY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Aug. 28, 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 NTT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, NTT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, NTT ranks #120 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is NTT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NTT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is near median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 1.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. NTT's value of 1.51 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NTT ranks #120 out of 286 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NTT has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, NTT ranks #120 out of 286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts NTT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. NTT's value of 1.51 is 15.2% below this benchmark. Historically, NTT's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.78, NTT 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 286 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. NTT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 15.2% 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 NTT 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. NTT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTT (NTTYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.20, compared to a current price of $26.33 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 15.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. NTT's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 NTT (NTTYY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Aug. 28, 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 NTT (NTTYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NTT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.33 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.20. GuruFocus considers NTT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NTTYY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (near median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: $26.20 vs. price of $26.33 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#120 of 286)

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


NTT Business Description

Address 5-1, Otemachi 1-Chome, Otemachi First Square, East Tower, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8116
NTT owns NTT DoCoMo, the largest wireless operator in Japan, with 53 million mobile handset subscribers. It also owns NTT East and NTT West, the two regional incumbent fixed-line operators in Japan, with about 23.6 million broadband lines (around 72% of which are wholesaled). The firm also provides IT and communications systems integration via NTT Communications and NTT Data.
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