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The Hanover Insurance GroupBSP:THGI34 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates BSP:THGI34 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$435.15. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, The Hanover Insurance Group ranks worse than 73.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:THGI34'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 1.72 Max: 2.43
Current: 2.35
During the past years, The Hanover Insurance Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.72.
BSP:THGI34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.49% of 415
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs BSP:THGI34: 2.35
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.
The Hanover Insurance Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$265.980. 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$241.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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The Hanover Insurance Group (BSP:THGI34) 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.
The Hanover Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
The Hanover Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
The Hanover Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
BSP:THGI34 vs KNSL, MCY, SIGI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, The Hanover Insurance Group'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.
The Hanover Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
The Hanover Insurance Group 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.
* 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.
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 1.90 mean?
The Hanover Insurance Group (BSP:THGI34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 as of Jul. 21, 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 The Hanover Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hanover Insurance Group ranks #305 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Hanover Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.43. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. The Hanover Insurance Group's value of 1.90 is 37.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hanover Insurance Group ranks #305 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hanover Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hanover Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KNSL and MCY?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Hanover Insurance Group ranks #305 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Hanover Insurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. The Hanover Insurance Group's value of 1.90 is 37.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hanover Insurance Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 1.38, The Hanover Insurance Group 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 1.38, based on 415 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. The Hanover Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90 is 37.7% 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 The Hanover Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hanover Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hanover Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
The Hanover Insurance Group (BSP:THGI34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.90. The stock's GF Value™ is R$435.15, compared to a current price of R$460.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 37.7% above the Insurance industry median of 1.38. The Hanover Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 The Hanover Insurance Group (BSP:THGI34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.90 as of Jul. 21, 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 The Hanover Insurance Group (BSP:THGI34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hanover Insurance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$460.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$435.15.
Key valuation signals for BSP:THGI34:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.90 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: R$435.15 vs. price of R$460.00 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% above the Insurance median (#305 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:THGI34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc is a holding company whose primary business is offering property and casualty insurance products and services. The company markets itself through independent agents and brokers in the United States while conducting business through Hanover Insurance, Citizens and other THG subsidiaries. The company conducts business operations through four operating segments: Core Commercial, Specialty, Personal Lines, and Other. The company operates an investment portfolio that is exposed to fixed-income securities.
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