Telenor ASA (OSL:TEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:TEL Telenor ASA OSL:TEL
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Price kr135.00
GF Value kr132.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Telenor ASA OSL:TEL -0.74% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates OSL:TEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr132.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Telenor ASA ranks worse than 70.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Telenor ASA's current share price is kr135.00. Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr43.22. Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.12.

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

OSL:TEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 3.21   Max: 4.16
Current: 3.05

During the past years, Telenor ASA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.16. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 3.21.

OSL:TEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.24% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs OSL:TEL: 3.05

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.

Telenor ASA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr46.141. 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 kr43.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Telenor ASA  (OSL:TEL) 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.


Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telenor ASA'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.

Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Telenor ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Telenor ASA 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 3.69 3.90 3.45 3.95 3.28

OSL:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telenor ASA'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.


Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Telenor ASA 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.

Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=135.00/43.22
=3.12

* 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.

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

For example, Telenor ASA'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)
=46.141/141.5800*141.5800
=46.141

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

Telenor ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 35.368 104.200 48.056
201612 33.886 104.400 45.954
201703 36.507 105.000 49.225
201706 33.838 105.800 45.282
201709 37.102 105.900 49.602
201712 38.518 106.100 51.398
201803 40.623 107.300 53.601
201806 32.016 108.500 41.777
201809 33.146 109.500 42.857
201812 33.910 109.800 43.725
201903 35.687 110.400 45.766
201906 27.296 110.600 34.942
201909 25.643 111.100 32.678
201912 26.745 111.300 34.021
202003 29.270 111.200 37.267
202006 19.877 112.100 25.104
202009 23.236 112.900 29.139
202012 27.382 112.900 34.338
202103 24.337 114.600 30.067
202106 16.895 115.300 20.746
202109 18.708 117.500 22.542
202112 18.786 118.900 22.369
202203 24.224 119.800 28.628
202206 15.561 122.600 17.970
202209 17.672 125.600 19.920
202212 42.970 125.900 48.322
202303 61.888 127.600 68.669
202306 52.951 130.400 57.491
202309 53.605 129.800 58.470
202312 46.552 131.900 49.968
202403 56.764 132.600 60.608
202406 47.430 133.800 50.188
202409 54.514 133.700 57.727
202412 55.455 134.800 58.244
202503 53.952 136.100 56.124
202506 47.200 137.800 48.495
202509 48.977 138.500 50.066
202512 51.506 139.100 52.424
202603 55.369 141.030 55.585
202606 46.141 141.580 46.141

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 3.12 mean?
Telenor ASA (OSL:TEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 as of Aug. 04, 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 Telenor ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Telenor ASA ranks #203 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Telenor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is near median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 4.16. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Telenor ASA's value of 3.12 is 83.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telenor ASA ranks #203 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telenor ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telenor ASA ranks #203 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Telenor ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Telenor ASA's value of 3.12 is 83.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Telenor ASA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Telenor ASA 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 1.70, based on 289 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. Telenor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is 83.5% 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 Telenor ASA and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telenor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telenor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telenor ASA (OSL:TEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr132.00, compared to a current price of kr135.00 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 83.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.70. Telenor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Telenor ASA (OSL:TEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 as of Aug. 04, 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 Telenor ASA (OSL:TEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telenor ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr135.00 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr132.00. GuruFocus considers Telenor ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:TEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (near median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: kr132.00 vs. price of kr135.00 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#203 of 289)

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


Telenor ASA Business Description

Address Snaroyveien 30, Fornebu, NOR, N-1360
Telenor is an international provider of telecommunications services. It is the incumbent dominant telecom operator in Norway, and the Norwegian government holds a stake of more than 50% in the firm. Telenor also operates in other Nordic countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, and owns several businesses in Asia. Most of Telenor's operations are mobile businesses, although it also has some fixed-line operations in Nordic European countries.
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