Unum Group (BSP:U1NM34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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BSP:U1NM34 Unum Group BSP:U1NM34
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Price R$58.65
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What is Unum Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Unum Group BSP:U1NM34 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates BSP:U1NM34 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R$49.10. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Insurance companies, Unum Group ranks worse than 55.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Unum Group's current share price is R$58.65375. Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$39.42. Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.49.

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

BSP:U1NM34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.96   Max: 1.74
Current: 1.57

During the past years, Unum Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.96.

BSP:U1NM34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.5% of 409 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs BSP:U1NM34: 1.57

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.

Unum Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$44.179. 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$39.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Unum Group  (BSP:U1NM34) 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.


Unum Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Unum Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unum Group'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.

Unum Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Unum Group 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 0.80 1.09 0.93 1.72 1.60

Unum Group 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 1.66 1.68 1.66 1.44 1.64

BSP:U1NM34 vs GL, JXN, PRI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Unum 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.


Unum Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Unum 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.

Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.65375/39.42
=1.49

* 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.

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

For example, Unum Group'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)
=44.179/333.9520*333.9520
=44.179

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Unum Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.380 241.428 22.657
201612 15.875 241.432 21.959
201703 15.839 243.801 21.696
201706 17.065 244.955 23.265
201709 16.651 246.819 22.529
201712 17.839 246.524 24.165
201803 17.844 249.554 23.879
201806 20.775 251.989 27.532
201809 19.441 252.439 25.719
201812 19.468 251.233 25.878
201903 20.762 254.202 27.276
201906 21.609 256.143 28.173
201909 24.317 256.759 31.628
201912 24.691 256.974 32.087
202003 31.258 258.115 40.442
202006 35.623 257.797 46.146
202009 37.694 260.280 48.363
202012 34.652 260.474 44.427
202103 36.515 264.877 46.037
202106 33.602 271.696 41.302
202109 37.048 274.310 45.103
202112 39.250 278.802 47.014
202203 31.259 287.504 36.309
202206 31.683 296.311 35.708
202209 29.402 296.808 33.082
202212 29.151 296.797 32.800
202303 29.695 301.836 32.855
202306 28.379 305.109 31.062
202309 30.857 307.789 33.480
202312 30.306 306.746 32.994
202403 33.399 312.332 35.711
202406 38.623 314.175 41.054
202409 40.406 315.301 42.796
202412 47.397 315.605 50.152
202503 45.663 319.799 47.684
202506 44.864 322.561 46.448
202509 42.980 324.800 44.191
202512 45.966 324.054 47.370
202603 44.230 330.213 44.731
202606 44.179 333.952 44.179

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 1.49 mean?
Unum Group (BSP:U1NM34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 as of Sep. 15, 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 Unum Group and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #227 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Unum Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.74. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Unum Group's value of 1.49 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #227 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GL and JXN?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #227 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Unum Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Unum Group's value of 1.49 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Unum Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Unum 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 1.43, based on 409 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. Unum Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 4.2% 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 Unum Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unum Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Unum Group (BSP:U1NM34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49. The stock's GF Value™ is R$49.10, compared to a current price of R$58.65 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 4.2% above the Insurance industry median of 1.43. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Unum Group (BSP:U1NM34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Sep. 15, 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 Unum Group (BSP:U1NM34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$58.65 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$49.10.

Key valuation signals for BSP:U1NM34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: R$49.10 vs. price of R$58.65 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% above the Insurance median (#227 of 409)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:U1NM34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unum Group Business Description

Other Exchanges UNM:USA0LJN:UKUUM:Germany
Address 1 Fountain Square, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37402
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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