VOD (Vodafone Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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VOD Vodafone Group PLC VOD
71 GF Score
Price $15.16
GF Value $12.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vodafone Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vodafone Group VOD -0.66% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates VOD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Group ranks better than 86.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Vodafone Group's current share price is $15.155. Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $31.29. Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.48.

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

VOD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.47   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, Vodafone Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.47.

VOD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.46% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs VOD: 0.49

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.

Vodafone Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $25.354. 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 $31.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Vodafone Group  (NAS:VOD) 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.


Vodafone Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vodafone Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodafone Group'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.

Vodafone Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vodafone Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.35 0.28 0.30 0.48

Vodafone Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.28 0.00 0.30 0.00 0.48

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Group'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.


Vodafone Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Vodafone Group 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.

Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.155/31.29
=0.48

* 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.

Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Vodafone Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=25.354/140.8000*140.8000
=25.354

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Vodafone Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 29.006 102.700 39.767
201803 31.266 105.100 41.886
201903 25.818 107.000 33.974
202003 25.346 108.600 32.861
202103 23.538 109.700 30.211
202203 21.267 116.500 25.703
202303 25.147 126.800 27.923
202403 24.069 131.600 25.752
202503 22.840 136.100 23.629
202603 25.354 140.800 25.354

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 0.48 mean?
Vodafone Group (VOD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 as of Jul. 24, 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #39 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vodafone Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Vodafone Group's value of 0.48 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #39 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #39 out of 288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vodafone Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Vodafone Group's value of 0.48 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Vodafone Group 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 1.78, 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. Vodafone Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.48 is 73% 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (VOD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.74, compared to a current price of $15.16 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 73% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.78. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Vodafone Group (VOD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.48 as of Jul. 24, 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 Vodafone Group (VOD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.16 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.74. GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: $12.74 vs. price of $15.16 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Telecommunication Services median (#39 of 288)

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


Vodafone Group Business Description

Address Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, GBR, RG14 2FN
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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