Deutsche Telekom AG (HAM:DTE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.21 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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HAM:DTE Deutsche Telekom AG HAM:DTE
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Price €28.82
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Deutsche Telekom AG HAM:DTE -0.62% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:DTE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks worse than 51.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Deutsche Telekom AG's current share price is €28.82. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €23.74. Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.21.

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

HAM:DTE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 1   Max: 1.57
Current: 1.21

During the past years, Deutsche Telekom AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.00.

HAM:DTE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
51.46% of 309 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs HAM:DTE: 1.21

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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.218. 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 €23.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Deutsche Telekom AG  (HAM:DTE) 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.


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom AG'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.

Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Deutsche Telekom AG 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 0.92 0.95 1.03 1.31 1.21

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 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 1.36 1.26 1.20 1.37 1.01

HAM:DTE vs VZ, TMUS, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom AG'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.


Deutsche Telekom AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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Deutsche Telekom AG 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.

Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=28.82/23.738
=1.21

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Deutsche Telekom AG'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)
=6.218/131.3638*131.3638
=6.218

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 3.923 101.017 5.102
201612 4.197 101.217 5.447
201703 4.004 101.417 5.186
201706 4.046 102.117 5.205
201709 3.890 102.717 4.975
201712 4.040 102.617 5.172
201803 3.765 102.917 4.806
201806 3.858 104.017 4.872
201809 4.029 104.718 5.054
201812 4.272 104.217 5.385
201903 4.110 104.217 5.181
201906 4.146 105.718 5.152
201909 4.220 106.018 5.229
201912 4.504 105.818 5.591
202003 4.205 105.718 5.225
202006 5.701 106.618 7.024
202009 5.565 105.818 6.908
202012 5.823 105.518 7.249
202103 5.564 107.518 6.798
202106 5.606 108.486 6.788
202109 5.540 109.435 6.650
202112 5.751 110.384 6.844
202203 5.570 113.968 6.420
202206 5.598 115.760 6.353
202209 5.818 118.818 6.432
202212 5.982 119.345 6.584
202303 5.594 122.402 6.004
202306 5.472 123.140 5.837
202309 5.538 124.195 5.858
202312 5.899 123.773 6.261
202403 5.623 125.038 5.907
202406 5.738 125.882 5.988
202409 5.785 126.198 6.022
202412 6.285 127.041 6.499
202503 6.080 127.779 6.251
202506 5.874 128.412 6.009
202509 5.949 129.255 6.046
202512 6.556 129.361 6.658
202603 6.184 131.258 6.189
202606 6.218 131.364 6.218

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 1.21 mean?
Deutsche Telekom AG (HAM:DTE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.21 as of Sep. 16, 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #159 out of 309 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.21 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.57. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 1.21 is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #159 out of 309 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 PS Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #159 out of 309 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Deutsche Telekom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 1.21 is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Telekom AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 PS Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.18, based on 309 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.21 is 2.5% 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 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. 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 (HAM:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.50, compared to a current price of €28.82 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 2.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.18. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deutsche Telekom AG (HAM:DTE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 as of Sep. 16, 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 (HAM:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.82 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.50. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:DTE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.21 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: €28.50 vs. price of €28.82 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#159 of 309)

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