ELFIF (E-L Financial) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $14.16 (As of Mar. 2026)


ELFIF E-L Financial Corp Ltd ELFIF
60 GF Score
Price $11.94
GF Value $10.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

E-L Financial ELFIF -0.25% 60 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $14.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ELFIF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

E-L Financial's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.854. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $14.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, E-L Financial's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 9.60% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of E-L Financial was 11.30% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), E-L Financial's current stock price is $11.9425. E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.16. E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.84.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of E-L Financial was 0.98. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.74.


E-L Financial  (OTCPK:ELFIF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.9425/14.16
=0.84

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of E-L Financial was 0.98. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.74.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

E-L Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.82 11.39 12.58 12.67 14.17

E-L Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 12.75 13.52 13.72 14.17 14.16

ELFIF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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E-L Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, E-L Financial's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=17.854/132.2623*132.2623
=17.854

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

E-L Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.123 102.002 11.830
201609 9.349 101.765 12.151
201612 8.776 101.449 11.442
201703 9.718 102.634 12.523
201706 9.936 103.029 12.755
201709 10.794 103.345 13.814
201712 10.319 103.345 13.206
201803 10.850 105.004 13.667
201806 10.883 105.557 13.636
201809 11.097 105.636 13.894
201812 9.739 105.399 12.221
201903 10.976 106.979 13.570
201906 11.130 107.690 13.670
201909 11.349 107.611 13.949
201912 11.364 107.769 13.947
202003 9.700 107.927 11.887
202006 11.401 108.401 13.911
202009 12.060 108.164 14.747
202012 13.090 108.559 15.948
202103 14.864 110.298 17.824
202106 15.845 111.720 18.759
202109 14.976 112.905 17.544
202112 14.629 113.774 17.006
202203 14.078 117.646 15.827
202206 12.823 120.806 14.039
202209 12.568 120.648 13.778
202212 12.544 120.964 13.716
202303 13.055 122.702 14.072
202306 13.805 124.203 14.701
202309 13.379 125.230 14.130
202312 14.771 125.072 15.620
202403 15.793 126.258 16.544
202406 15.621 127.522 16.202
202409 16.840 127.285 17.499
202412 16.564 127.364 17.201
202503 15.538 129.181 15.909
202506 17.058 129.892 17.369
202509 18.038 130.287 18.311
202512 18.483 130.366 18.752
202603 17.854 132.262 17.854

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $14.16 mean?
E-L Financial (ELFIF) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $14.16 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on E-L Financial and its competitors.
Is E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
E-L Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $14.16. Overall, E-L Financial has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to AFL and MET?
E-L Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $14.16 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Insurance company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on E-L Financial and its competitors. E-L Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-L Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-L Financial (ELFIF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.72, compared to a current price of $11.94 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $14.16. E-L Financial's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For E-L Financial (ELFIF), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $14.16 as of Mar. 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 E-L Financial (ELFIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-L Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.94 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.72. GuruFocus considers E-L Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ELFIF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $14.16
  • GF Value™: $10.72 vs. price of $11.94 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ELFIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


E-L Financial Business Description

Address 165 University Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3B8
E-L Financial Corp Ltd operates as an investment and insurance holding company that provides a broad range of wealth management products, individual insurance products, group plans, and financial services to meet the needs of individuals, professionals, and businesses. The firm has two segments; The Empire Life operating segment underwrites life and health insurance policies and provides segregated funds, mutual funds, and annuity products, and the E-L Corporate segment operations include the oversight of investments in equities held through holdings of common shares, investment funds, closed-end investment companies, and other private companies.
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