Marsh (BSP:M1MC34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.74 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:M1MC34 Marsh BSP:M1MC34
87 GF Score
Price R$60.15
GF Value R$82.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marsh BSP:M1MC34 -2.86% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.74 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates BSP:M1MC34 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R$82.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Insurance companies, Marsh ranks worse than 96.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Marsh's current share price is R$60.15. Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$7.77. Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.74.

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

BSP:M1MC34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77   Med: 8.11   Max: 11.79
Current: 7.87

During the past years, Marsh's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.79. The lowest was 4.77. And the median was 8.11.

BSP:M1MC34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.08% of 408 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs BSP:M1MC34: 7.87

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.

Marsh's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$10.174. 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 R$7.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Marsh  (BSP:M1MC34) 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.


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marsh'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.

Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marsh Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.67 9.23 9.87 10.33 8.25

Marsh Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 10.09 9.08 8.25 7.47 6.99

BSP:M1MC34 vs AON, AJG, WTW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Marsh'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.


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Marsh 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.

Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.15/7.77
=7.74

* 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.

Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marsh's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=10.174/333.9520*333.9520
=10.174

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Marsh Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.626 241.428 3.632
201612 2.525 241.432 3.493
201703 2.479 243.801 3.396
201706 2.809 244.955 3.830
201709 2.699 246.819 3.652
201712 2.979 246.524 4.035
201803 3.204 249.554 4.288
201806 3.600 251.989 4.771
201809 3.801 252.439 5.028
201812 3.618 251.233 4.809
201903 3.744 254.202 4.919
201906 3.837 256.143 5.003
201909 3.885 256.759 5.053
201912 3.969 256.974 5.158
202003 4.403 258.115 5.697
202006 5.268 257.797 6.824
202009 5.719 260.280 7.338
202012 5.766 260.474 7.393
202103 6.531 264.877 8.234
202106 6.266 271.696 7.702
202109 6.354 274.310 7.736
202112 7.727 278.802 9.255
202203 6.775 287.504 7.870
202206 6.757 296.311 7.615
202209 6.313 296.808 7.103
202212 6.970 296.797 7.843
202303 7.206 301.836 7.973
202306 7.344 305.109 8.038
202309 7.142 307.789 7.749
202312 7.588 306.746 8.261
202403 7.845 312.332 8.388
202406 9.147 314.175 9.723
202409 9.648 315.301 10.219
202412 10.353 315.605 10.955
202503 10.274 319.799 10.729
202506 11.115 322.561 11.508
202509 10.366 324.800 10.658
202512 10.619 324.054 10.943
202603 9.876 330.213 9.988
202606 10.174 333.952 10.174

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 7.74 mean?
Marsh (BSP:M1MC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.74 as of Sep. 02, 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 Marsh and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.77 to 11.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Marsh ranks #392 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.74 is near median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 11.79. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Marsh's value of 7.74 is 448.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marsh ranks #392 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marsh has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AON and AJG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Marsh ranks #392 out of 408 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marsh in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Marsh's value of 7.74 is 448.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Marsh's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.77 to 11.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Marsh has consistently been above 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 1.41, based on 408 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. Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.74 is 448.9% above 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 Marsh and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marsh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marsh (BSP:M1MC34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$82.01, compared to a current price of R$60.15 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 448.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Marsh's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Marsh (BSP:M1MC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.74 as of Sep. 02, 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 Marsh (BSP:M1MC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marsh stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$60.15 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$82.01. GuruFocus considers Marsh to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:M1MC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.74 (near median its 10-year median of 8.11)
  • GF Value™: R$82.01 vs. price of R$60.15 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 448.9% above the Insurance median (#392 of 408)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:M1MC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marsh Business Description

Address 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036-2774
Marsh is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (a management and economic consultancy). About half of its revenue is generated outside the US.
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