Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Telekom AG XSWX:DTE 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks worse than 62.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Deutsche Telekom AG's current share price is CHF24.10. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9.53. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.53.

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

XSWX:DTE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 2.33   Max: 3.74
Current: 2.62

During the past years, Deutsche Telekom AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.74. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.33.

XSWX:DTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.63% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.84 vs XSWX:DTE: 2.62

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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11.906. 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 CHF9.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Deutsche Telekom AG  (XSWX:DTE) 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.


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom AG'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.

Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Deutsche Telekom AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Deutsche Telekom AG 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 3.62 3.22 2.96 2.79 3.14

XSWX:DTE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom AG'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.


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Deutsche Telekom AG 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.10/9.53
=2.53

* 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.

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

For example, Deutsche Telekom AG'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)
=11.906/131.2583*131.2583
=11.906

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.549 100.717 8.535
201609 6.671 101.017 8.668
201612 6.767 101.217 8.775
201703 6.945 101.417 8.989
201706 6.810 102.117 8.753
201709 7.062 102.717 9.024
201712 7.570 102.617 9.683
201803 7.909 102.917 10.087
201806 7.224 104.017 9.116
201809 7.431 104.718 9.314
201812 7.354 104.217 9.262
201903 6.913 104.217 8.707
201906 6.800 105.718 8.443
201909 7.010 106.018 8.679
201912 7.299 105.818 9.054
202003 6.952 105.718 8.632
202006 8.077 106.618 9.944
202009 7.932 105.818 9.839
202012 8.185 105.518 10.182
202103 9.037 107.518 11.032
202106 8.416 108.486 10.183
202109 8.947 109.435 10.731
202112 8.933 110.384 10.622
202203 9.908 113.968 11.411
202206 9.900 115.760 11.225
202209 9.968 118.818 11.012
202212 9.637 119.345 10.599
202303 12.462 122.402 13.364
202306 11.700 123.140 12.471
202309 11.965 124.195 12.646
202312 10.783 123.773 11.435
202403 11.472 125.038 12.043
202406 11.214 125.882 11.693
202409 11.257 126.198 11.708
202412 12.059 127.041 12.459
202503 12.491 127.779 12.831
202506 11.275 128.412 11.525
202509 11.772 129.255 11.954
202512 11.991 129.361 12.167
202603 11.906 131.258 11.906

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 2.53 mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 as of Jul. 17, 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 3.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #181 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is near median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 3.74. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 2.53 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #181 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #181 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Deutsche Telekom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 2.53 is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Telekom AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 3.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 1.84, Deutsche Telekom AG 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 1.84, 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.53 is 37.5% 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 Deutsche Telekom AG 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.50, compared to a current price of CHF24.10 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 37.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.84. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.53 as of Jul. 17, 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF24.10 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.50. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.53 (near median its 10-year median of 2.33)
  • GF Value™: CHF25.50 vs. price of CHF24.10 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#181 of 289)

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


Deutsche Telekom AG Business Description

Address Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140, Bonn, DEU, 53113
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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