Vodacom GroupVODAF 78 PB Ratio is 3.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Vodacom Group's share price is $8.98. Vodacom Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.86. Hence, Vodacom Group's PB Ratio of today is 3.14.
Warning Sign:
Vodacom Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.08) is close to 3-year high of 3.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VODAF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 2.82 Max: 11.23
Current: 3.08
During the past 13 years, Vodacom Group's highest PB Ratio was 11.23. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.82.
VODAF's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.68% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs VODAF: 3.08
During the past 12 months, Vodacom Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Vodacom Group was 48.80% per year. The lowest was -6.30% per year. And the median was 8.85% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Vodacom Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Vodacom Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom Group's PB 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Vodacom Group PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Vodacom Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a PB Ratio of 3.14 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.82. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 11.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #252 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Vodacom Group's PB Ratio too high?
Vodacom Group's current PB Ratio of 3.14 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 11.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Vodacom Group's value of 3.14 is 67% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #252 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #252 out of 342 companies for PB Ratio. This places Vodacom Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.88. Vodacom Group's value of 3.14 is 67% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 11.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Vodacom Group 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 PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.88, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vodacom Group's current PB Ratio of 3.14 is 67% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current PB Ratio is 3.14, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.82, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.14, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 67% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.88. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current PB Ratio is 3.14 as of Jun. 27, 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.82.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
PB Ratio: 3.14 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: $8.82 vs. price of $8.98 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67% above the Telecommunication Services median (#252 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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