Telenor ASA (OSTO:TELO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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OSTO:TELO Telenor ASA OSTO:TELO
58 GF Score
Price kr134.20
GF Value kr131.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telenor ASA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Telenor ASA OSTO:TELO -1.18% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TELO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr131.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, Telenor ASA ranks worse than 71.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Telenor ASA's current share price is kr134.20. Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr47.54. Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.82.

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

OSTO:TELo' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 3.21   Max: 4.16
Current: 3.1

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.

OSTO:TELo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.88% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74 vs OSTO:TELo: 3.10

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 kr49.793. 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 kr47.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Telenor ASA  (OSTO:TELo) 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 3.35 3.48 3.12 3.51 2.97

OSTO:TELO 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
=134.20/47.543
=2.82

* 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)
=49.793/141.6200*141.6200
=49.793

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.6200.

Telenor ASA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.146 104.200 51.845
201612 36.895 104.400 50.049
201703 39.792 105.000 53.670
201706 36.988 105.800 49.511
201709 39.915 105.900 53.378
201712 41.759 106.100 55.739
201803 44.167 107.300 58.294
201806 35.892 108.500 46.848
201809 36.455 109.500 47.148
201812 37.346 109.800 48.169
201903 39.543 110.400 50.725
201906 31.071 110.600 39.785
201909 29.061 111.100 37.044
201912 30.464 111.300 38.763
202003 33.678 111.200 42.891
202006 23.927 112.100 30.228
202009 27.204 112.900 34.124
202012 31.382 112.900 39.365
202103 28.214 114.600 34.866
202106 20.506 115.300 25.187
202109 22.120 117.500 26.661
202112 22.509 118.900 26.810
202203 28.152 119.800 33.280
202206 19.336 122.600 22.336
202209 21.221 125.600 23.928
202212 46.000 125.900 51.744
202303 65.282 127.600 72.455
202306 56.416 130.400 61.270
202309 57.213 129.800 62.423
202312 50.853 131.900 54.600
202403 61.570 132.600 65.758
202406 52.536 133.800 55.606
202409 59.197 133.700 62.704
202412 59.763 134.800 62.787
202503 58.208 136.100 60.569
202506 51.036 137.800 52.451
202509 52.549 138.500 53.733
202512 55.274 139.140 56.259
202603 59.182 141.060 59.417
202606 49.793 141.620 49.793

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 2.82 mean?
Telenor ASA (OSTO:TELO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 as of Sep. 16, 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 12% below 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 #207 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Telenor ASA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Telenor ASA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.82 is 12% below 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 1.74. Telenor ASA's value of 2.82 is 62.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telenor ASA ranks #207 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telenor ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 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 #207 out of 288 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 1.74. Telenor ASA's value of 2.82 is 62.1% 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 1.74, 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 1.74, based on 288 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 2.82 is 62.1% 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 1.74 — 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 2.82, which is 12% below 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 (OSTO:TELO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr131.11, compared to a current price of kr134.20 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 62.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.74. Telenor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 (OSTO:TELO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.82 as of Sep. 16, 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 (OSTO:TELO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telenor ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr134.20 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr131.11. GuruFocus considers Telenor ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TELO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.82 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: kr131.11 vs. price of kr134.20 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#207 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:TELO 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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