Central Insurance (DHA:CENTRALINS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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DHA:CENTRALINS Central Insurance PLC DHA:CENTRALINS
82 GF Score
Price BDT43.70
GF Value BDT42.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Central Insurance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Central Insurance DHA:CENTRALINS +1.86% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates DHA:CENTRALINS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT42.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Central Insurance ranks better than 68.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Central Insurance's current share price is BDT43.70. Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT40.10. Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.09.

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

DHA:CENTRALINS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.03   Max: 1.11
Current: 1.01

During the past years, Central Insurance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.03.

DHA:CENTRALINS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.12% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs DHA:CENTRALINS: 1.01

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.

Central Insurance's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT51.242. 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 BDT40.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central Insurance  (DHA:CENTRALINS) 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.


Central Insurance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Central Insurance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Insurance'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.

Central Insurance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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DHA:CENTRALINS vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Central Insurance'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.


Central Insurance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Central Insurance 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.

Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.70/40.10
=1.09

* 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.

Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=51.242/330.2130*330.2130
=51.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Central Insurance Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201112 17.057 225.672 24.959
201212 14.879 229.601 21.399
201312 17.260 233.049 24.456
201412 17.895 234.812 25.166
201512 18.651 236.525 26.039
201612 19.261 241.432 26.344
201712 20.204 246.524 27.063
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 0.000 252.439 0.000
201812 21.026 251.233 27.636
201903 21.585 254.202 28.039
201906 20.874 256.143 26.910
201909 21.531 256.759 27.691
201912 21.861 256.974 28.092
202003 22.359 258.115 28.604
202006 22.704 257.797 29.082
202009 22.845 260.280 28.983
202012 23.273 260.474 29.504
202103 23.941 264.877 29.846
202106 26.320 271.696 31.989
202109 24.727 274.310 29.766
202112 49.349 278.802 58.449
202203 50.059 287.504 57.495
202206 48.757 296.311 54.335
202209 49.377 296.808 54.934
202212 49.446 296.797 55.013
202303 49.977 301.836 54.676
202306 49.016 305.109 53.049
202309 49.702 307.789 53.323
202312 49.958 306.746 53.780
202403 50.280 312.332 53.159
202406 49.467 314.175 51.992
202409 49.861 315.301 52.219
202412 50.170 315.605 52.492
202503 50.528 319.799 52.173
202506 49.797 322.561 50.978
202509 50.328 324.800 51.167
202512 50.694 324.054 51.657
202603 51.242 330.213 51.242

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 1.09 mean?
Central Insurance (DHA:CENTRALINS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Aug. 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 Central Insurance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Insurance ranks #132 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central Insurance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 1.11. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Central Insurance's value of 1.09 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Insurance ranks #132 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Insurance has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Insurance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Central Insurance ranks #132 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Central Insurance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Central Insurance's value of 1.09 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Insurance's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Central Insurance 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 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. Central Insurance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 23% 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 Central Insurance 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. Central Insurance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Insurance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Insurance (DHA:CENTRALINS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT42.73, compared to a current price of BDT43.70 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 23% below the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Central Insurance's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Central Insurance (DHA:CENTRALINS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Aug. 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 Central Insurance (DHA:CENTRALINS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Insurance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT43.70 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT42.73. GuruFocus considers Central Insurance to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:CENTRALINS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
  • GF Value™: BDT42.73 vs. price of BDT43.70 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 23% below the Insurance median (#132 of 414)

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


Central Insurance Business Description

Address No. 7-8 Motijheel C/A, Central Insurance Bhaban, CIC Tower, 3rd and 4th Floor, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
Central Insurance PLC is a Non-life Insurance Company, engaged in the business of providing all kinds of non-life insurance products and services in Bangladesh. Its products and services include: Fire Insurance, Marine Cargo, Marine Hull, Engineering, Overseas Mediclaim and Holiday, Motor, Various Liability, Aviation Hull and Liability and Miscellaneous Insurances.
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