MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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FRA:MGC MGIC Investment Corp FRA:MGC
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What is MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MGIC Investment FRA:MGC +1.59% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:MGC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, MGIC Investment ranks worse than 61.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), MGIC Investment's current share price is €25.60. MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.44. MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

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

FRA:MGC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.6   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.77

During the past years, MGIC Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.60.

FRA:MGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.2% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs FRA:MGC: 1.77

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.

MGIC Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.437. 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 €14.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MGIC Investment  (FRA:MGC) 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.


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGIC Investment'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.

MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MGIC Investment 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 1.68 1.27 1.60 1.69 1.83

MGIC Investment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.69 1.83 1.81 1.83 1.58

FRA:MGC vs ESNT, ACT, RYAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, MGIC Investment'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.


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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MGIC Investment 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.

MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.60/14.44
=1.77

* 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.

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

For example, MGIC Investment'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)
=20.437/330.2130*330.2130
=20.437

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MGIC Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.562 241.018 8.990
201609 6.662 241.428 9.112
201612 7.093 241.432 9.701
201703 7.250 243.801 9.820
201706 7.194 244.955 9.698
201709 7.087 246.819 9.482
201712 7.193 246.524 9.635
201803 7.057 249.554 9.338
201806 7.833 251.989 10.265
201809 8.258 252.439 10.802
201812 8.860 251.233 11.645
201903 9.487 254.202 12.324
201906 10.084 256.143 13.000
201909 10.831 256.759 13.930
201912 11.167 256.974 14.350
202003 11.339 258.115 14.506
202006 11.497 257.797 14.727
202009 11.318 260.280 14.359
202012 11.408 260.474 14.462
202103 11.715 264.877 14.605
202106 12.022 271.696 14.611
202109 12.588 274.310 15.153
202112 13.431 278.802 15.908
202203 13.392 287.504 15.381
202206 14.164 296.311 15.785
202209 15.312 296.808 17.035
202212 14.936 296.797 16.618
202303 15.474 301.836 16.929
202306 15.776 305.109 17.074
202309 16.276 307.789 17.462
202312 17.068 306.746 18.374
202403 17.451 312.332 18.450
202406 18.186 314.175 19.114
202409 18.617 315.301 19.497
202412 19.882 315.605 20.802
202503 19.794 319.799 20.439
202506 19.170 322.561 19.625
202509 19.487 324.800 19.812
202512 20.040 324.054 20.421
202603 20.437 330.213 20.437

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 1.77 mean?
MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 21, 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 MGIC Investment and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #254 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.02. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. MGIC Investment's value of 1.77 is 28.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #254 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MGIC Investment has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ESNT and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #254 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MGIC Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. MGIC Investment's value of 1.77 is 28.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MGIC Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.38, MGIC Investment 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 1.38, 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. MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 28.3% 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 MGIC Investment and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGIC Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.69, compared to a current price of €25.60 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 28.3% above the Insurance industry median of 1.38. MGIC Investment's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 21, 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 MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.60 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.69. GuruFocus considers MGIC Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MGC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: €24.69 vs. price of €25.60 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.3% above the Insurance median (#254 of 415)

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


MGIC Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges MTG:USAMTG:Mexico
Address 250 E. Kilbourn Avenue, MGIC Plaza, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202
MGIC Investment Corp provides private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services. The insurance premiums that these customers pay for the protection account for close to the majority of the company's total revenue. Investment income accounts for the remaining revenue. The company sells its insurance products in all states of the United States and in Puerto Rico. Its greatest exposure is in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and New York.
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