TELUS (TSX:T) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.02 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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TSX:T TELUS Corp TSX:T
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What is TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

TELUS TSX:T +0.20% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSX:T with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of C$21.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Telecommunication Services companies, TELUS ranks better than 54.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), TELUS's current share price is C$14.72. TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14.37. TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.02.

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

TSX:T' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 2.29   Max: 2.84
Current: 1.02

During the past years, TELUS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.84. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.29.

TSX:T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
54.82% of 301 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs TSX:T: 1.02

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.

TELUS's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3.194. 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 C$14.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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TELUS  (TSX: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.


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TELUS'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.

TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

TELUS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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TELUS 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 1.47 1.55 1.55 1.28 1.24

TSX:T vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, TELUS'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.


TELUS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

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


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TELUS 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=14.72/14.37
=1.02

* 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.

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

For example, TELUS'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)
=3.194/132.2623*132.2623
=3.194

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

TELUS Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.623 102.002 3.401
201609 2.724 101.765 3.540
201612 2.772 101.449 3.614
201703 2.682 102.634 3.456
201706 2.754 103.029 3.535
201709 2.855 103.345 3.654
201712 2.917 103.345 3.733
201803 2.816 105.004 3.547
201806 2.886 105.557 3.616
201809 3.003 105.636 3.760
201812 3.094 105.399 3.883
201903 2.905 106.979 3.592
201906 2.982 107.690 3.662
201909 3.062 107.611 3.763
201912 3.162 107.769 3.881
202003 2.926 107.927 3.586
202006 2.856 108.401 3.485
202009 3.075 108.164 3.760
202012 3.133 108.559 3.817
202103 3.091 110.298 3.707
202106 3.024 111.720 3.580
202109 3.108 112.905 3.641
202112 3.244 113.774 3.771
202203 3.084 117.646 3.467
202206 3.153 120.806 3.452
202209 3.302 120.648 3.620
202212 3.498 120.964 3.825
202303 3.420 122.702 3.686
202306 3.398 124.203 3.618
202309 3.420 125.230 3.612
202312 3.496 125.072 3.697
202403 3.292 126.258 3.449
202406 3.297 127.522 3.420
202409 3.368 127.285 3.500
202412 3.535 127.364 3.671
202503 3.310 129.181 3.389
202506 3.288 129.892 3.348
202509 3.284 130.287 3.334
202512 3.376 130.366 3.425
202603 3.194 132.262 3.194

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 1.02 mean?
TELUS (TSX:T) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 as of Jul. 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 TELUS and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #136 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 2.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15. TELUS's value of 1.02 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TELUS ranks #136 out of 301 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TELUS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELUS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TELUS ranks #136 out of 301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts TELUS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15. TELUS's value of 1.02 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TELUS's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 2.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.15, TELUS 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 1.15, 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. TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.02 is 11.3% 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 TELUS and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TELUS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELUS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS (TSX:T) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$21.43, compared to a current price of C$14.72 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 11.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.15. TELUS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 TELUS (TSX:T), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.02 as of Jul. 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 TELUS (TSX:T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELUS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$14.72 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$21.43. GuruFocus considers TELUS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:T:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.02 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: C$21.43 vs. price of C$14.72 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#136 of 301)

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


TELUS Business Description

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Address 510 West Georgia Street, 23rd Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6B 0M3
Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting almost 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus' sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.
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