ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.83 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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ASX:CVW ClearView Wealth Ltd ASX:CVW
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What is ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ClearView Wealth ASX:CVW 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates ASX:CVW with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Insurance companies, ClearView Wealth ranks better than 77.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), ClearView Wealth's current share price is A$0.645. ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.78. ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CVW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.76   Max: 2.33
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, ClearView Wealth's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.33. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.76.

ASX:CVW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.03% of 418 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs ASX:CVW: 0.82

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.

ClearView Wealth's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.546. 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 A$0.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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ClearView Wealth  (ASX:CVW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ClearView Wealth Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ClearView Wealth Semi-Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.59 0.00

ASX:CVW vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, ClearView Wealth'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.


ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ClearView Wealth Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.645/0.78
=0.83

* 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.

ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, ClearView Wealth's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=0.546/131.5506*131.5506
=0.546

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

ClearView Wealth Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.689 0.000
201706 0.630 0.000
201806 0.665 0.000
201906 0.700 0.000
202006 0.671 0.000
202106 0.728 0.000
202206 0.748 0.000
202306 0.755 0.000
202406 0.548 0.000
202506 0.546 131.551 0.546

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 mean?
ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ClearView Wealth and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearView Wealth ranks #96 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ClearView Wealth's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.33. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. ClearView Wealth's value of 0.83 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ClearView Wealth ranks #96 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ClearView Wealth has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearView Wealth's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, ClearView Wealth ranks #96 out of 418 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ClearView Wealth in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. ClearView Wealth's value of 0.83 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ClearView Wealth's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 2.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.42, ClearView Wealth has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.42, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ClearView Wealth's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is 41.3% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ClearView Wealth and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearView Wealth's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearView Wealth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.76, compared to a current price of A$0.65 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 41.3% below the Insurance industry median of 1.42. ClearView Wealth's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Jul. 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 ClearView Wealth (ASX:CVW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearView Wealth stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.65 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.76. GuruFocus considers ClearView Wealth to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CVW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.83 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: A$0.76 vs. price of A$0.65 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the Insurance median (#96 of 418)

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


ClearView Wealth Business Description

Other Exchanges CVWLF:USA
Address 20 Bond Street, Level 15, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
ClearView Wealth Ltd is an ASX-listed Australian life insurance business. It operates as a non-operating holding company. The company's operating segments include Life Insurance. It offers advised life insurance products and also has an in-force (closed) portfolio of non-advised life insurance products.
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