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Combined Ratio % is a profitability metric of an insurance company to measure its performance in daily operations. It measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prudential Financial's Combined Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
PRU's Combined Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Combined Ratio % only.
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Combined Ratio % Explanation
Combined Ratio % measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses and losses. A ratio below 100 percent suggests that the company is making an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100 percent means that it paid more in the claim than it received. However, a ratio above 100 percent does not necessarily mean the company is losing money because the investment income is not included in the calculation.
Compared to Claims Ratio % and Expense Ratio %, the combined ratio is most important because it provides a comprehensive measure of an insurer's profitability.
Prudential Financial Combined Ratio % Related Terms
Prudential Financial Combined Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prudential Financial's Combined 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 Insurance - Life subindustry, Prudential Financial's Combined Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Combined 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.
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Combined Ratio % Calculation
Combined Ratio % is calculated as:
Combined Ratio %
=
( Incurred Losses
+
Expenses )
/
Earned Premium
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100%
* 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Combined Ratio % of 0.00% mean?
Prudential Financial (PRU) has a Combined Ratio % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Combined Ratio measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses. View historical data on Prudential Financial and its competitors.
Is Prudential Financial's Combined Ratio % too high?
Prudential Financial's current Combined Ratio % is 0.00%. Overall, Prudential Financial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prudential Financial's Combined Ratio % compare to MET and AFL?
Prudential Financial's Combined Ratio % of 0.00% 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 Combined Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Combined Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Combined Ratio % 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 Combined Ratio % mean?
A high Combined Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Combined Ratio measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses. View historical data on Prudential Financial and its competitors. Prudential Financial's current Combined Ratio % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prudential Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prudential Financial (PRU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.80, compared to a current price of $124.54 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Combined Ratio % is 0.00%. Prudential Financial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Combined Ratio % calculated?
Combined Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Prudential Financial (PRU), the current Combined Ratio % is 0.00% 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 Prudential Financial (PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prudential Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $124.54 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.80.
GuruFocus considers Prudential Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRU:
Combined Ratio %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $110.80 vs. price of $124.54 (12.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prudential Financial is one of the largest US life insurers, offering annuities, life insurance, and asset-management products. The United States and Japan are its two largest markets. Its US business contributed about 50% of adjusted 2025 earnings and includes institutional retirement (mostly pension risk transfer), individual retirement (annuities), group insurance, and individual life insurance. Its international business represented about 39% of adjusted earnings, with a strong market position in Japan, and the firm also has a presence in emerging markets like Brazil. The company's investment management business, PGIM, contributed approximately 11% of its 2025 adjusted earnings. PGIM had around $1.47 trillion in assets under management at the end of fourth-quarter 2025.
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