Willis Towers Watson (BSP:W1LT34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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BSP:W1LT34 Willis Towers Watson PLC BSP:W1LT34
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What is Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Willis Towers Watson BSP:W1LT34 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates BSP:W1LT34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$296.87. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Willis Towers Watson ranks worse than 85.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Willis Towers Watson's current share price is R$300.00. Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$117.32. Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.56.

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

BSP:W1LT34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35   Med: 3.3   Max: 4.39
Current: 3.28

During the past years, Willis Towers Watson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.39. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 3.30.

BSP:W1LT34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.02% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.395 vs BSP:W1LT34: 3.28

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.

Willis Towers Watson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$104.275. 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$117.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Willis Towers Watson  (BSP:W1LT34) 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.


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson'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.

Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Willis Towers Watson Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Willis Towers Watson Quarterly Data
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BSP:W1LT34 vs BRO, ERIE, NP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Willis Towers Watson 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.

Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=300.00/117.32
=2.56

* 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.

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

For example, Willis Towers Watson'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)
=104.275/142.3000*142.3000
=104.275

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

Willis Towers Watson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 63.830 101.500 89.488
201612 61.920 102.200 86.215
201703 59.337 102.700 82.217
201706 62.811 103.500 86.358
201709 58.697 104.300 80.082
201712 63.125 105.000 85.549
201803 66.067 105.100 89.451
201806 73.759 105.900 99.111
201809 79.454 106.600 106.063
201812 74.191 107.100 98.575
201903 74.994 107.000 99.735
201906 75.405 107.900 99.445
201909 79.211 108.400 103.983
201912 81.722 108.500 107.180
202003 97.404 108.600 127.630
202006 104.110 108.800 136.166
202009 110.151 109.200 143.539
202012 107.909 109.400 140.361
202103 125.897 109.700 163.310
202106 113.737 111.400 145.285
202109 120.677 112.400 152.779
202112 153.586 114.700 190.543
202203 122.001 116.500 149.019
202206 118.483 120.500 139.918
202209 118.685 122.300 138.094
202212 123.032 125.300 139.724
202303 123.577 126.800 138.683
202306 113.303 129.400 124.598
202309 112.449 130.100 122.994
202312 113.729 130.500 124.013
202403 115.575 131.600 124.972
202406 123.809 133.000 132.466
202409 102.827 133.500 109.605
202412 121.341 135.100 127.808
202503 118.008 136.100 123.384
202506 114.766 138.400 118.000
202509 107.975 138.900 110.618
202512 114.416 139.900 116.379
202603 110.621 140.800 111.799
202606 104.275 142.300 104.275

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 2.56 mean?
Willis Towers Watson (BSP:W1LT34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 as of Aug. 20, 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 Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #352 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 4.39. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's value of 2.56 is 83.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #352 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRO and ERIE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #352 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Willis Towers Watson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's value of 2.56 is 83.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Towers Watson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Willis Towers Watson 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 1.40, based on 414 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 83.5% 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 Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Willis Towers Watson (BSP:W1LT34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56. The stock's GF Value™ is R$296.87, compared to a current price of R$300.00 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 83.5% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Willis Towers Watson (BSP:W1LT34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 20, 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 Willis Towers Watson (BSP:W1LT34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$300.00 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$296.87.

Key valuation signals for BSP:W1LT34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
  • GF Value™: R$296.87 vs. price of R$300.00 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.5% above the Insurance median (#352 of 414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W1LT34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Willis Towers Watson Business Description

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Address c/o Willis Group Limited, 51 Lime Street, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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