Deutsche Telekom AG (XTER:DTE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.81 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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XTER:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG XTER:DTE
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Price €28.93
GF Value €28.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Deutsche Telekom AG XTER:DTE +1.19% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates XTER:DTE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks worse than 65.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Deutsche Telekom AG's current share price is €28.93. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.31. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.81.

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

XTER:DTE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 2.36   Max: 3.74
Current: 2.77

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 2.36.

XTER:DTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.97% of 288 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.74 vs XTER:DTE: 2.77

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 Jun. 2026 was €18.564. 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 €10.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Deutsche Telekom AG  (XTER: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
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.56 1.53 1.60 1.93 1.72

Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.02 1.85 1.74 1.96 1.44

XTER:DTE vs VZ, TMUS, 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
=28.93/10.31
=2.81

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Deutsche Telekom AG'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)
=18.564/131.3638*131.3638
=18.564

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.044 101.017 10.461
201612 8.341 101.217 10.825
201703 8.550 101.417 11.075
201706 8.140 102.117 10.471
201709 8.237 102.717 10.534
201712 8.955 102.617 11.464
201803 9.140 102.917 11.666
201806 8.735 104.017 11.031
201809 9.176 104.718 11.511
201812 9.159 104.217 11.545
201903 9.017 104.217 11.366
201906 9.002 105.718 11.186
201909 9.518 106.018 11.794
201912 9.747 105.818 12.100
202003 9.673 105.718 12.020
202006 15.497 106.618 19.094
202009 15.188 105.818 18.855
202012 15.295 105.518 19.041
202103 16.335 107.518 19.958
202106 16.233 108.486 19.656
202109 15.861 109.435 19.039
202112 16.386 110.384 19.500
202203 17.630 113.968 20.321
202206 17.798 115.760 20.197
202209 19.002 118.818 21.008
202212 17.560 119.345 19.328
202303 19.846 122.402 21.299
202306 18.983 123.140 20.251
202309 19.420 124.195 20.541
202312 18.326 123.773 19.450
202403 18.723 125.038 19.670
202406 18.566 125.882 19.375
202409 18.558 126.198 19.318
202412 20.129 127.041 20.814
202503 19.953 127.779 20.513
202506 18.311 128.412 18.732
202509 18.701 129.255 19.006
202512 19.064 129.361 19.359
202603 19.022 131.258 19.037
202606 18.564 131.364 18.564

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 2.81 mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (XTER:DTE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 as of Sep. 15, 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 19% above median its historical median of 2.36. 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 #190 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. 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 1.74. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 2.81 is 61.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #190 out of 288 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 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 VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #190 out of 288 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 1.74. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 2.81 is 61.5% 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 2.36 vs. the industry median of 1.74, 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 1.74, 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 is 61.5% 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 1.74 — 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 2.81, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. 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 (XTER:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.87, compared to a current price of €28.93 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 61.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.74. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 (XTER:DTE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81 as of Sep. 15, 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 (XTER:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.93 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.87. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:DTE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.81 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
  • GF Value™: €28.87 vs. price of €28.93 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#190 of 288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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