Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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BUE:TELFY Telefonica SA BUE:TELFY
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What is Telefonica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Telefonica BUE:TELFY 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates BUE:TELFY with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS714.66. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica ranks better than 80.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Telefonica's current share price is ARS689.00. Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS1,753.85. Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.39.

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

BUE:TELFY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.84
Current: 0.4

During the past years, Telefonica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.84. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.43.

BUE:TELFY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.46% of 302 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs BUE:TELFY: 0.40

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.

Telefonica's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS2,505.902. 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 ARS1,753.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Telefonica  (BUE:TELFY) 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.


Telefonica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Telefonica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telefonica'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.

Telefonica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Telefonica 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 0.36 0.33 0.35 0.41 0.38

Telefonica Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.47 0.48 0.38 0.42 0.39

BUE:TELFY vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica'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.


Telefonica Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Telefonica 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.

Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=689.00/1753.85
=0.39

* 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.

Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Telefonica's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2505.902/131.3300*131.3300
=2,505.902

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3300.

Telefonica Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 43.345 99.737 57.075
201612 45.256 101.842 58.360
201703 42.776 100.896 55.679
201706 40.197 101.848 51.833
201709 51.977 101.524 67.237
201712 58.027 102.975 74.005
201803 59.071 102.122 75.966
201806 69.011 104.165 87.009
201809 97.981 103.818 123.946
201812 85.692 104.193 108.010
201903 103.200 103.488 130.965
201906 119.677 104.612 150.243
201909 139.660 103.905 176.522
201912 110.873 105.015 138.656
202003 151.897 103.469 192.798
202006 151.814 104.254 191.241
202009 161.076 103.521 204.346
202012 158.963 104.456 199.860
202103 192.407 104.857 240.983
202106 182.800 107.102 224.151
202109 166.651 107.669 203.274
202112 200.556 111.298 236.654
202203 192.883 115.153 219.980
202206 180.991 118.044 201.361
202209 248.157 117.221 278.026
202212 313.662 117.650 350.133
202303 373.920 118.948 412.844
202306 323.837 120.278 353.592
202309 680.438 121.343 736.443
202312 707.359 121.300 765.851
202403 1,543.934 122.762 1,651.689
202406 1,109.479 124.409 1,171.204
202409 1,704.679 123.121 1,818.342
202412 1,486.700 124.753 1,565.075
202503 1,885.213 125.531 1,972.310
202506 1,673.711 127.251 1,727.364
202509 2,532.953 126.840 2,622.617
202512 2,450.769 128.400 2,506.694
202603 2,335.058 129.860 2,361.491
202606 2,505.902 131.330 2,505.902

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 0.39 mean?
Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 as of Aug. 30, 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 Telefonica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #59 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Telefonica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. Telefonica's value of 0.39 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #59 out of 302 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #59 out of 302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Telefonica in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. Telefonica's value of 0.39 is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Telefonica's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Telefonica 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. Telefonica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39 is 66.2% 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 Telefonica 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. Telefonica's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica stock overvalued right now?
Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS714.66, compared to a current price of ARS689.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 66.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. Telefonica's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Telefonica (BUE:TELFY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Aug. 30, 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 Telefonica (BUE:TELFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS689.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS714.66.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TELFY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: ARS714.66 vs. price of ARS689.00 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#59 of 302)

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


Telefonica Business Description

Address Ronda de la Comunicacion, s/n, Central Building Auditorium, Telefonica District, Madrid, ESP, 28050
Telefonica is a telecommunications operator with presence in Spain (where it is the incumbent operator), the UK, Germany, Brazil, and Latin American countries. The company derives more than 30% of its revenue from Spain, close to 20% from Germany, and 20% from Brazil. Its UK operations are held through a joint venture with Virgin Media. For several years, Telefonica has been simplifying its corporate structure by selling noncore assets.
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