AT&T (T) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — Near Median


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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AT&T T +0.49% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates T with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 63.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), AT&T's current share price is $20.58. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.13. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

T' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.38
Current: 0.82

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.90.

T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.46% of 301 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs T: 0.82

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 $4.484. 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 $25.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AT&T  (NYSE:T) 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
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AT&T Quarterly Data
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T 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
=20.58/25.13
=0.82

* 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)
=4.484/330.2130*330.2130
=4.484

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.541 241.018 8.962
201609 6.607 241.428 9.037
201612 6.767 241.432 9.255
201703 6.364 243.801 8.620
201706 6.442 244.955 8.684
201709 6.417 246.819 8.585
201712 6.744 246.524 9.033
201803 6.155 249.554 8.144
201806 6.116 251.989 8.015
201809 6.248 252.439 8.173
201812 6.544 251.233 8.601
201903 6.106 254.202 7.932
201906 6.114 256.143 7.882
201909 6.061 256.759 7.795
201912 6.377 256.974 8.194
202003 5.930 258.115 7.586
202006 5.711 257.797 7.315
202009 5.903 260.280 7.489
202012 2.044 260.474 2.591
202103 5.873 264.877 7.322
202106 4.776 271.696 5.805
202109 4.173 274.310 5.023
202112 4.125 278.802 4.886
202203 3.932 287.504 4.516
202206 3.895 296.311 4.341
202209 3.929 296.808 4.371
202212 4.161 296.797 4.629
202303 4.033 301.836 4.412
202306 4.167 305.109 4.510
202309 4.224 307.789 4.532
202312 4.452 306.746 4.793
202403 4.175 312.332 4.414
202406 4.140 314.175 4.351
202409 4.192 315.301 4.390
202412 4.470 315.605 4.677
202503 4.240 319.799 4.378
202506 4.273 322.561 4.374
202509 4.284 324.800 4.355
202512 4.709 324.054 4.798
202603 4.484 330.213 4.484

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 0.82 mean?
AT&T (T) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 as of Jul. 06, 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 0.90. 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 #110 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. 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 0.82 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #110 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, 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 #110 out of 301 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 0.82 is 29.3% 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 0.90 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 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. AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 29.3% 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 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 (T) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.64, compared to a current price of $20.58 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 29.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 (T), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 06, 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 (T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.58 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.64. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for T:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $23.64 vs. price of $20.58 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#110 of 301)

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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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