AT&T (XSWX:T) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.99 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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What is AT&T Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

AT&T XSWX:T -1.11% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates XSWX:T with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF19.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks better than 56.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), AT&T's current share price is CHF20.115. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF20.39. AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.99.

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

XSWX:T' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.35
Current: 1.01

During the past years, AT&T's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.89.

XSWX:T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
56.77% of 303 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs XSWX:T: 1.01

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 Jun. 2026 was CHF3.631. 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 CHF20.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AT&T  (XSWX: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
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
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 1.12 1.10 0.99 1.15 0.83

XSWX:T vs TMUS, VZ, 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
=20.115/20.39
=0.99

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AT&T'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)
=3.631/333.9520*333.9520
=3.631

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

AT&T Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 6.430 241.428 8.894
201612 6.898 241.432 9.541
201703 6.373 243.801 8.730
201706 6.236 244.955 8.502
201709 6.176 246.819 8.356
201712 6.656 246.524 9.017
201803 5.835 249.554 7.808
201806 6.055 251.989 8.024
201809 6.050 252.439 8.004
201812 6.491 251.233 8.628
201903 6.109 254.202 8.026
201906 6.041 256.143 7.876
201909 6.004 256.759 7.809
201912 6.266 256.974 8.143
202003 5.689 258.115 7.360
202006 5.433 257.797 7.038
202009 5.400 260.280 6.928
202012 1.816 260.474 2.328
202103 5.460 264.877 6.884
202106 4.335 271.696 5.328
202109 3.851 274.310 4.688
202112 3.799 278.802 4.550
202203 3.655 287.504 4.245
202206 3.779 296.311 4.259
202209 3.824 296.808 4.303
202212 3.876 296.797 4.361
202303 3.732 301.836 4.129
202306 3.752 305.109 4.107
202309 3.800 307.789 4.123
202312 3.850 306.746 4.191
202403 3.710 312.332 3.967
202406 3.700 314.175 3.933
202409 3.551 315.301 3.761
202412 3.986 315.605 4.218
202503 3.747 319.799 3.913
202506 3.475 322.561 3.598
202509 3.410 324.800 3.506
202512 3.753 324.054 3.868
202603 3.530 330.213 3.570
202606 3.631 333.952 3.631

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 0.99 mean?
AT&T (XSWX:T) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 as of Aug. 21, 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 11% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #131 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is AT&T's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
AT&T's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.99 is 11% above 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 1.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.16. AT&T's value of 0.99 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #131 out of 303 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 65/100 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 TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #131 out of 303 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 0.99 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.35 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 303 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 0.99 is 14.7% 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 0.99, which is 11% above 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 (XSWX:T) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF19.49, compared to a current price of CHF20.12 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 14.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.16. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 (XSWX:T), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 21, 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 (XSWX:T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF20.12 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF19.49. GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:T:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.99 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: CHF19.49 vs. price of CHF20.12 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#131 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:T 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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