Brighthouse Financial (FRA:BROC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:BROC Brighthouse Financial Inc FRA:BROC
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Price €51.50
GF Value €73.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Brighthouse Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Brighthouse Financial FRA:BROC 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:BROC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 417 Insurance companies, Brighthouse Financial ranks better than 92.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Brighthouse Financial's current share price is €51.50. Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €136.49. Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.38.

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

FRA:BROC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.41   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.38

During the past years, Brighthouse Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.41.

FRA:BROC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.09% of 417 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs FRA:BROC: 0.38

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.

Brighthouse Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €98.863. 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 €136.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Brighthouse Financial  (FRA:BROC) 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.


Brighthouse Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Brighthouse Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brighthouse Financial'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.

Brighthouse Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Brighthouse Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Brighthouse Financial Quarterly Data
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FRA:BROC vs GNW, FG, CNO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Brighthouse Financial'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.


Brighthouse Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Brighthouse Financial 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.

Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.50/136.49
=0.38

* 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.

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

For example, Brighthouse Financial'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)
=98.863/333.9520*333.9520
=98.863

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Brighthouse Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 114.804 241.432 158.798
201703 115.165 243.801 157.750
201706 119.042 244.955 162.292
201709 96.430 246.819 130.472
201712 102.404 246.524 138.721
201803 92.142 249.554 123.304
201806 96.018 251.989 127.249
201809 92.942 252.439 122.953
201812 107.830 251.233 143.333
201903 114.252 254.202 150.096
201906 127.873 256.143 166.717
201909 147.048 256.759 191.257
201912 137.274 256.974 178.395
202003 183.464 258.115 237.368
202006 199.690 257.797 258.680
202009 170.119 260.280 218.271
202012 167.947 260.474 215.324
202103 145.257 264.877 183.137
202106 158.808 271.696 195.197
202109 168.324 274.310 204.922
202112 183.455 278.802 219.744
202203 153.498 287.504 178.297
202206 131.932 296.311 148.692
202209 83.815 296.808 94.304
202212 76.498 296.797 86.075
202303 79.734 301.836 88.218
202306 68.668 305.109 75.159
202309 58.925 307.789 63.934
202312 71.378 306.746 77.709
202403 61.657 312.332 65.925
202406 62.814 314.175 66.768
202409 83.192 315.301 88.113
202412 80.776 315.605 85.472
202503 83.744 319.799 87.450
202506 86.105 322.561 89.146
202509 94.854 324.800 97.527
202512 101.098 324.054 104.186
202603 83.777 330.213 84.726
202606 98.863 333.952 98.863

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 0.38 mean?
Brighthouse Financial (FRA:BROC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 as of Aug. 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 Brighthouse Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #33 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Brighthouse Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.42. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Brighthouse Financial's value of 0.38 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #33 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brighthouse Financial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brighthouse Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GNW and FG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Brighthouse Financial ranks #33 out of 417 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Brighthouse Financial in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Brighthouse Financial's value of 0.38 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Brighthouse Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Brighthouse Financial 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 1.41, based on 417 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. Brighthouse Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is 73% 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 Brighthouse Financial 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. Brighthouse Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brighthouse Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brighthouse Financial (FRA:BROC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.49, compared to a current price of €51.50 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 73% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Brighthouse Financial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Brighthouse Financial (FRA:BROC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Aug. 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 Brighthouse Financial (FRA:BROC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brighthouse Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €51.50 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.49. GuruFocus considers Brighthouse Financial to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BROC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (near median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: €73.49 vs. price of €51.50 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Insurance median (#33 of 417)

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


Brighthouse Financial Business Description

Address 11225 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Brighthouse Financial Inc is a United States-based provider of annuity products and life insurance through independent distribution channels and marketing arrangements with distribution partners. Its segments are: Annuities, that derives majority of the revenue, includes variable, fixed, index-linked, and income annuities; The life segment includes variable, term, universal, and whole life policies; The Run-off segment consists of products that are no longer actively sold and are separately managed, including ULSG, structured settlements, pension risk transfer contracts, certain company-owned life insurance policies and certain funding agreements; and The Corporate & Other segment consists of activities related to funding agreements associated with the company.
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