AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:ATTB34 AT&T Inc BSP:ATTB34
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Price R$36.94
GF Value R$39.66
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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AT&T BSP:ATTB34 -1.02% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates BSP:ATTB34 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$39.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 61.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), AT&T's current share price is R$36.94. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$42.97. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ATTB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.38
Current: 0.87

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.89.

BSP:ATTB34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
61.92% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs BSP:ATTB34: 0.87

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.

AT&T's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$7.816. 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 R$42.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AT&T  (BSP:ATTB34) 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.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AT&T'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.

AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

AT&T Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.67 0.62 0.87 0.99

AT&T Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.08 1.12 1.10 0.99 1.15

BSP:ATTB34 vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T'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.


AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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AT&T 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.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=36.94/42.97
=0.86

* 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.

AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AT&T's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.816/330.2130*330.2130
=7.816

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 7.464 241.018 10.226
201609 7.164 241.428 9.799
201612 7.566 241.432 10.348
201703 6.634 243.801 8.985
201706 7.076 244.955 9.539
201709 6.700 246.819 8.964
201712 7.407 246.524 9.921
201803 6.727 249.554 8.901
201806 7.688 251.989 10.075
201809 8.558 252.439 11.195
201812 8.471 251.233 11.134
201903 7.817 254.202 10.154
201906 7.858 256.143 10.130
201909 8.323 256.759 10.704
201912 8.725 256.974 11.212
202003 9.658 258.115 12.356
202006 9.877 257.797 12.651
202009 10.625 260.280 13.480
202012 3.506 260.474 4.445
202103 11.031 264.877 13.752
202106 8.005 271.696 9.729
202109 7.344 274.310 8.841
202112 7.775 278.802 9.209
202203 6.523 287.504 7.492
202206 6.553 296.311 7.303
202209 6.867 296.808 7.640
202212 7.275 296.797 8.094
202303 7.001 301.836 7.659
202306 6.741 305.109 7.296
202309 6.954 307.789 7.461
202312 7.272 306.746 7.828
202403 6.930 312.332 7.327
202406 7.432 314.175 7.811
202409 7.737 315.301 8.103
202412 9.091 315.605 9.512
202503 8.138 319.799 8.403
202506 7.899 322.561 8.086
202509 7.658 324.800 7.786
202512 8.563 324.054 8.726
202603 7.816 330.213 7.816

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.86 mean?
AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 20, 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 AT&T and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #115 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. AT&T's value of 0.86 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #115 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #115 out of 302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts AT&T in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. AT&T's value of 0.86 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.16, AT&T 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 PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.16, based on 302 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. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.86 is 25.9% 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 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 AT&T 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. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.66, compared to a current price of R$36.94 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 25.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 AT&T (BSP:ATTB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 20, 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 AT&T (BSP:ATTB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$36.94 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.66. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ATTB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: R$39.66 vs. price of R$36.94 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#115 of 302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ATTB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AT&T Business Description

Address 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX, USA, 75202
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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