Cellcom Israel (XTAE:CEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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XTAE:CEL Cellcom Israel Ltd XTAE:CEL
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Price ₪36.73
GF Value ₪16.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cellcom Israel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cellcom Israel XTAE:CEL +1.27% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates XTAE:CEL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪16.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Cellcom Israel ranks worse than 59.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-10), Cellcom Israel's current share price is ₪36.73. Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪16.05. Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

XTAE:CEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.44   Max: 5.78
Current: 2.26

During the past years, Cellcom Israel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.78. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.44.

XTAE:CEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.86% of 289 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74 vs XTAE:CEL: 2.26

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.

Cellcom Israel's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪16.139. 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 ₪16.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cellcom Israel  (XTAE:CEL) 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.


Cellcom Israel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cellcom Israel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cellcom Israel'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.

Cellcom Israel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cellcom Israel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.34 1.01 1.35 2.38

Cellcom Israel 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 1.45 1.75 2.09 2.38 2.11

XTAE:CEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cellcom Israel'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.


Cellcom Israel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Cellcom Israel 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.

Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.73/16.05
=2.29

* 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.

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

For example, Cellcom Israel'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)
=16.139/330.2130*330.2130
=16.139

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cellcom Israel Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.651 241.018 17.333
201609 13.002 241.428 17.783
201612 13.108 241.432 17.928
201703 13.295 243.801 18.007
201706 13.766 244.955 18.557
201709 14.117 246.819 18.887
201712 14.257 246.524 19.097
201803 13.941 249.554 18.447
201806 14.569 251.989 19.092
201809 14.587 252.439 19.081
201812 14.437 251.233 18.976
201903 14.277 254.202 18.546
201906 13.993 256.143 18.039
201909 11.090 256.759 14.263
201912 12.798 256.974 16.446
202003 12.503 258.115 15.995
202006 12.563 257.797 16.092
202009 11.404 260.280 14.468
202012 11.530 260.474 14.617
202103 11.616 264.877 14.481
202106 11.551 271.696 14.039
202109 11.652 274.310 14.027
202112 11.762 278.802 13.931
202203 11.932 287.504 13.705
202206 12.181 296.311 13.575
202209 12.430 296.808 13.829
202212 12.759 296.797 14.196
202303 13.041 301.836 14.267
202306 13.088 305.109 14.165
202309 13.445 307.789 14.425
202312 13.687 306.746 14.734
202403 13.750 312.332 14.537
202406 14.090 314.175 14.809
202409 14.452 315.301 15.135
202412 14.762 315.605 15.445
202503 15.113 319.799 15.605
202506 15.440 322.561 15.806
202509 15.861 324.800 16.125
202512 16.867 324.054 17.188
202603 16.139 330.213 16.139

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 2.29 mean?
Cellcom Israel (XTAE:CEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Sep. 10, 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #173 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cellcom Israel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 5.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Cellcom Israel's value of 2.29 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #173 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cellcom Israel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellcom Israel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #173 out of 289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cellcom Israel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. Cellcom Israel's value of 2.29 is 31.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cellcom Israel's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 5.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Cellcom Israel 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 1.74, 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. Cellcom Israel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 31.6% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cellcom Israel's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellcom Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel (XTAE:CEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪16.93, compared to a current price of ₪36.73 — trading 117% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 31.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.74. Cellcom Israel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Cellcom Israel (XTAE:CEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Sep. 10, 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 Cellcom Israel (XTAE:CEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪36.73 is trading 117% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪16.93. GuruFocus considers Cellcom Israel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:CEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (59% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: ₪16.93 vs. price of ₪36.73 (117% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#173 of 289)

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


Cellcom Israel Business Description

Other Exchanges CELJF:USAF5U:Germany
Address 10 Hagavish Street, P.O Box 4060, Netanya, ISR, 4250708
Cellcom Israel Ltd is an Israeli communications group that provides a wide variety of communication services in Israel. Additionally, it also provides electricity supply services to private and business customers. The group's operating segments are: Cellular Communications, Fixed Line Communications, and Electricity Supply. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cellular Communications segment, which provides cellular communications services in Israel, on several networks deployed across the country, which include calls, text messages (SMS, MMS), internet access, and transfer of data over the internet and other associated equipment and services. In addition, the group provides overseas roaming services to its customers and to customers of foreign operators visiting Israel.
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