TELUS (TSX:T) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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TSX:T TELUS Corp TSX:T
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Price C$14.56
GF Value C$21.43
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What is TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

TELUS TSX:T -2.02% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates TSX:T with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of C$21.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, TELUS ranks better than 60.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), TELUS's current share price is C$14.56. TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$11.05. TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

TSX:T' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 2.9   Max: 3.99
Current: 1.32

During the past years, TELUS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.99. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 2.90.

TSX:T's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.9% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs TSX:T: 1.32

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.

TELUS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9.966. 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 C$11.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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TELUS  (TSX: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.


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TELUS'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.

TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

TELUS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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TELUS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.95 2.04 2.03 1.67 1.62

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TELUS'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.


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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TELUS 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.56/11.05
=1.32

* 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.

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

For example, TELUS'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)
=9.966/132.2623*132.2623
=9.966

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

TELUS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.818 102.002 8.841
201609 7.006 101.765 9.106
201612 7.633 101.449 9.951
201703 6.876 102.634 8.861
201706 7.060 103.029 9.063
201709 7.120 103.345 9.112
201712 7.918 103.345 10.134
201803 7.988 105.004 10.062
201806 8.120 105.557 10.174
201809 8.298 105.636 10.390
201812 8.568 105.399 10.752
201903 8.554 106.979 10.576
201906 8.742 107.690 10.737
201909 8.932 107.611 10.978
201912 8.723 107.769 10.705
202003 10.038 107.927 12.301
202006 9.426 108.401 11.501
202009 9.452 108.164 11.558
202012 9.323 108.559 11.359
202103 10.792 110.298 12.941
202106 10.890 111.720 12.892
202109 11.032 112.905 12.923
202112 11.032 113.774 12.825
202203 11.229 117.646 12.624
202206 11.381 120.806 12.460
202209 11.815 120.648 12.952
202212 11.582 120.964 12.664
202303 11.535 122.702 12.434
202306 11.339 124.203 12.075
202309 11.214 125.230 11.844
202312 10.977 125.072 11.608
202403 10.843 126.258 11.359
202406 10.667 127.522 11.064
202409 10.570 127.285 10.983
202412 10.389 127.364 10.789
202503 10.307 129.181 10.553
202506 9.980 129.892 10.162
202509 10.341 130.287 10.498
202512 10.186 130.366 10.334
202603 9.966 132.262 9.966

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 1.32 mean?
TELUS (TSX:T) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 20, 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 TELUS and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #113 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 3.99. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. TELUS's value of 1.32 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TELUS ranks #113 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TELUS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #113 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts TELUS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. TELUS's value of 1.32 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TELUS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 3.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 1.79, TELUS 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 1.79, 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. TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 26.3% 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 TELUS and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELUS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS (TSX:T) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$21.43, compared to a current price of C$14.56 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 26.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.79. TELUS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 TELUS (TSX:T), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 20, 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 TELUS (TSX:T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$14.56 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$21.43. GuruFocus considers TELUS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:T:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (54% below median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: C$21.43 vs. price of C$14.56 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#113 of 289)

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


TELUS Business Description

Other Exchanges TU:USABCZ:Germany
Address 510 West Georgia Street, 23rd Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6B 0M3
Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting almost 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus' sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.
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