Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
NASDAQ: ERIC · TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Updated 2026-04-29
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR (ERIC) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for ERIC.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
ERIC historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in ERIC's own 5Y range.
ERIC intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
ERIC valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 13.95x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 1.48x
Is ERIC overvalued in 2026?
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR (ERIC) currently trades at $11.44 per share with a market capitalization of $37,639,729,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 42/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 13.9x, above its 5-year median of 13.1x. The PEG ratio of 3.53 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, ERIC is currently trading more expensive than 63% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 63th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates ERIC's intrinsic value at $80.79 per share, against the current market price of $11.44. This implies a margin of safety of +86.21%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.
The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: ERIC appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 42/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is ERIC overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 42/100, ERIC appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is ERIC's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates ERIC's intrinsic value at $80.79 per share, versus the current price of $11.44. This produces a margin of safety of +86.21%.
What P/E ratio does ERIC trade at?
ERIC trades at a P/E of 13.9x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 13.1x.
Is ERIC a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 42/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does ERIC's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, ERIC currently sits in the 63th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is ERIC's Smart Value Score?
ERIC's Smart Value Score is 42/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.