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During the past 12 months, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 89.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 26.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Helvetia Baloise Holding AG was 26.20% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Helvetia Baloise Holding AG was 3.10. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.24.
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (XSWX:HBAN) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG Book Value per Share Related Terms
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG Book Value per Share Historical Data
* 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.
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG Book Value per Share Chart
XSWX:HBAN vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG'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.
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
What does a Book Value per Share of CHF131.27 mean?
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (XSWX:HBAN) has a Book Value per Share of CHF131.27 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Helvetia Baloise Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's Book Value per Share too high?
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF131.27. Overall, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's Book Value per Share compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's Book Value per Share of CHF131.27 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Insurance company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Helvetia Baloise Holding AG and its competitors. Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF131.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helvetia Baloise Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (XSWX:HBAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF187.72, compared to a current price of CHF212.40 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF131.27. Helvetia Baloise Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (XSWX:HBAN), the current Book Value per Share is CHF131.27 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (XSWX:HBAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helvetia Baloise Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF212.40 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF187.72.
GuruFocus considers Helvetia Baloise Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBAN:
Book Value per Share: CHF131.27
GF Value™: CHF187.72 vs. price of CHF212.40 (13.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HBAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helvetia Baloise Holding AG is a multi-line insurance company. The company provides pension, specialty insurance and reinsurance services, and other financial solutions. The company represents it's seven reportable segments namely Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italian and Austrian Markets, Specialty Markets, and Corporate and other. Company generates majority revenue from Switzerland business segment.
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