AT&T (T) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.87 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 17% Below Median


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Price $21.04
GF Value $23.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AT&T T -0.38% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates T with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 72.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), AT&T's current share price is $21.04. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.29. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

T' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.05   Max: 1.7
Current: 0.87

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.05.

T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.76% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.835 vs T: 0.87

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.

AT&T's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.745. 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 $24.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AT&T  (NYSE:T) 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.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AT&T'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.

AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AT&T Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AT&T Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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T vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T'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.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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AT&T 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.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.04/24.29
=0.87

* 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.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AT&T's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.745/330.2130*330.2130
=15.745

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.059 241.018 27.482
201609 20.130 241.428 27.533
201612 20.058 241.432 27.434
201703 20.145 243.801 27.285
201706 20.314 244.955 27.384
201709 20.354 246.819 27.231
201712 22.944 246.524 30.733
201803 23.736 249.554 31.408
201806 25.205 251.989 33.029
201809 25.288 252.439 33.079
201812 25.281 251.233 33.229
201903 25.367 254.202 32.952
201906 25.223 256.143 32.517
201909 25.064 256.759 32.234
201912 25.394 256.974 32.631
202003 24.951 258.115 31.920
202006 24.686 257.797 31.620
202009 24.639 260.280 31.259
202012 22.688 260.474 28.762
202103 23.178 264.877 28.895
202106 22.731 271.696 27.627
202109 22.937 274.310 27.611
202112 23.292 278.802 27.587
202203 23.612 287.504 27.120
202206 16.524 296.311 18.415
202209 17.177 296.808 19.110
202212 13.678 296.797 15.218
202303 13.903 301.836 15.210
202306 14.253 305.109 15.426
202309 14.505 307.789 15.562
202312 14.447 306.746 15.552
202403 14.580 312.332 15.415
202406 14.687 314.175 15.437
202409 14.266 315.301 14.941
202412 14.545 315.605 15.218
202503 14.418 319.799 14.888
202506 14.700 322.561 15.049
202509 15.573 324.800 15.833
202512 15.706 324.054 16.005
202603 15.745 330.213 15.745

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 0.87 mean?
AT&T (T) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 as of Jul. 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 AT&T and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #79 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. AT&T's value of 0.87 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #79 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #79 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AT&T in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. AT&T's value of 0.87 is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.84, AT&T 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 1.84, 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. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.87 is 52.6% 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 AT&T and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (T) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.66, compared to a current price of $21.04 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 52.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.84. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 AT&T (T), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jul. 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 AT&T (T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.04 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.66. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for T:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.87 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: $23.66 vs. price of $21.04 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#79 of 290)

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AT&T Business Description

Address 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA, 75202
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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