Airtel AfricaAARTY 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.21 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.42. GuruFocus rates AARTY with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks worse than 82.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AARTY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 3.42 Max: 3.73
Current: 3.11
During the past 10 years, Airtel Africa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 3.11. And the median was 3.42.
AARTY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 82.39% of 301
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs AARTY: 3.11
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Airtel Africa's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $17.540. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $14.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.
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Airtel Africa (OTCPK:AARTY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Airtel Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Airtel Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
AARTY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Airtel Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Airtel Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 3.21 mean?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.21 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.42. Over the past decade, Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.11 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #248 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Airtel Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.21 is near median its 10-year median of 3.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 3.73. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. Airtel Africa's value of 3.21 is 176.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #248 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #248 out of 301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Airtel Africa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. Airtel Africa's value of 3.21 is 176.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Airtel Africa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.11 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Airtel Africa 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 PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.16, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Airtel Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.21 is 176.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.21. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 176.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.21 as of Jul. 09, 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.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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