The Hartford Insurance Group (FRA:HFF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 95% Above Median

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FRA:HFF The Hartford Insurance Group Inc FRA:HFF
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What is The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Hartford Insurance Group FRA:HFF +1.15% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:HFF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.93. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks worse than 75.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), The Hartford Insurance Group's current share price is €122.95. The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.11. The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

FRA:HFF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.28   Max: 2.56
Current: 2.48

During the past years, The Hartford Insurance Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.28.

FRA:HFF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.66% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:HFF: 2.48

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 Hartford Insurance Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.385. 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 €49.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Hartford Insurance Group  (FRA:HFF) 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 Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hartford Insurance 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.

The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Hartford Insurance Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Hartford Insurance Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:HFF vs ACGL, AIG, PLGO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Hartford 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 Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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The Hartford 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.

The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=122.95/49.11
=2.50

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

For example, The Hartford Insurance Group'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)
=58.385/330.2130*330.2130
=58.385

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Hartford Insurance Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 42.580 241.018 58.338
201609 43.789 241.428 59.892
201612 42.851 241.432 58.608
201703 43.076 243.801 58.344
201706 42.408 244.955 57.168
201709 40.439 246.819 54.102
201712 31.954 246.524 42.802
201803 29.767 249.554 39.388
201806 29.968 251.989 39.271
201809 30.414 252.439 39.784
201812 31.246 251.233 41.069
201903 34.349 254.202 44.620
201906 36.609 256.143 47.195
201909 39.602 256.759 50.931
201912 39.888 256.974 51.256
202003 37.754 258.115 48.300
202006 41.506 257.797 53.165
202009 41.398 260.280 52.521
202012 41.782 260.474 52.969
202103 40.807 264.877 50.873
202106 42.594 271.696 51.768
202109 43.591 274.310 52.475
202112 46.265 278.802 54.796
202203 42.730 287.504 49.078
202206 40.468 296.311 45.098
202209 39.895 296.808 44.385
202212 39.970 296.797 44.470
202303 41.958 301.836 45.903
202306 41.534 305.109 44.951
202309 41.345 307.789 44.357
202312 46.063 306.746 49.587
202403 46.910 312.332 49.596
202406 48.493 314.175 50.968
202409 51.659 315.301 54.102
202412 53.513 315.605 55.990
202503 53.566 319.799 55.310
202506 52.780 322.561 54.032
202509 55.197 324.800 56.117
202512 57.499 324.054 58.592
202603 58.385 330.213 58.385

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 2.50 mean?
The Hartford Insurance Group (FRA:HFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Jul. 23, 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 Hartford Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #314 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.56. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. The Hartford Insurance Group's value of 2.50 is 79.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #314 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Hartford Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ACGL and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #314 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Hartford Insurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. The Hartford Insurance Group's value of 2.50 is 79.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hartford Insurance Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.39, The Hartford 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 1.39, 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 Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 79.9% 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 Hartford Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
The Hartford Insurance Group (FRA:HFF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.93, compared to a current price of €122.95 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 79.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.39. The Hartford Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hartford Insurance Group (FRA:HFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Jul. 23, 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 Hartford Insurance Group (FRA:HFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hartford Insurance Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €122.95 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €117.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
  • GF Value™: €117.93 vs. price of €122.95 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.9% above the Insurance median (#314 of 415)

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


The Hartford Insurance Group Business Description

Address One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA, 06155
The Hartford Insurance Group Inc. provides property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust, and integrity. The Company currently conducts business principally in five reportable segments, including Business Insurance, Personal Insurance, Property & Casualty Other Operations, Employee Benefits, and Hartford Funds, as well as a Corporate category. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Business Insurance.
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