TEO (Telecom Argentina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.07 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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TEO Telecom Argentina SA TEO
91 GF Score
Price $13.34
GF Value $11.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telecom Argentina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Telecom Argentina TEO -0.15% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.07 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates TEO with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 290 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom Argentina ranks worse than 83.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Telecom Argentina's current share price is $13.34. Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.28. Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.07.

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

TEO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14   Med: 5.06   Max: 12.26
Current: 4.1

During the past years, Telecom Argentina's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.26. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 5.06.

TEO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.45% of 290 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.77 vs TEO: 4.10

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.

Telecom Argentina's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.840. 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 $3.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Telecom Argentina  (NYSE:TEO) 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.


Telecom Argentina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Telecom Argentina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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.

Telecom Argentina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Telecom Argentina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Telecom Argentina Quarterly Data
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TEO vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.


Telecom Argentina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Telecom Argentina 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.

Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.34/3.28
=4.07

* 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.

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

For example, Telecom Argentina'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)
=13.84/333.9520*333.9520
=13.840

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Telecom Argentina Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.270 241.428 8.673
201612 6.293 241.432 8.705
201703 7.118 243.801 9.750
201706 7.196 244.955 9.810
201709 7.379 246.819 9.984
201712 7.835 246.524 10.614
201803 14.657 249.554 19.614
201806 11.158 251.989 14.787
201809 6.814 252.439 9.014
201812 21.377 251.233 28.415
201903 15.036 254.202 19.753
201906 14.252 256.143 18.581
201909 11.698 256.759 15.215
201912 16.132 256.974 20.964
202003 12.359 258.115 15.990
202006 11.782 257.797 15.262
202009 11.593 260.280 14.874
202012 16.469 260.474 21.115
202103 11.360 264.877 14.322
202106 11.657 271.696 14.328
202109 11.512 274.310 14.015
202112 24.239 278.802 29.034
202203 14.069 287.504 16.342
202206 14.171 296.311 15.971
202209 11.544 296.808 12.989
202212 34.341 296.797 38.640
202303 11.710 301.836 12.956
202306 11.476 305.109 12.561
202309 10.813 307.789 11.732
202312 30.360 306.746 33.053
202403 10.708 312.332 11.449
202406 12.018 314.175 12.775
202409 12.551 315.301 13.293
202412 16.404 315.605 17.358
202503 13.109 319.799 13.689
202506 12.172 322.561 12.602
202509 11.004 324.800 11.314
202512 10.978 324.054 11.313
202603 13.439 330.213 13.591
202606 13.840 333.952 13.840

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 4.07 mean?
Telecom Argentina (TEO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.07 as of Aug. 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #242 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.07 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 12.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Telecom Argentina's value of 4.07 is 129.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #242 out of 290 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #242 out of 290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Telecom Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77. Telecom Argentina's value of 4.07 is 129.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Telecom Argentina's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 12.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Telecom Argentina 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 1.77, 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. Telecom Argentina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.07 is 129.9% 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Argentina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.07, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (TEO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.41, compared to a current price of $13.34 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.07, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 129.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.77. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Telecom Argentina (TEO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.07 as of Aug. 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 Telecom Argentina (TEO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.34 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.41. GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TEO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.07 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.06)
  • GF Value™: $11.41 vs. price of $13.34 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#242 of 290)

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


Telecom Argentina Business Description

Address General Hornos 690, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1272ACK
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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