Primerica (FRA:PI7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.30 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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What is Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Primerica FRA:PI7 -0.74% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:PI7 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €270.62. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Insurance companies, Primerica ranks worse than 92.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Primerica's current share price is €268.00. Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €50.58. Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.30.

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

FRA:PI7' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.58   Max: 6.45
Current: 5.45

During the past years, Primerica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 4.58.

FRA:PI7's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.09% of 417 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs FRA:PI7: 5.45

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.

Primerica's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €70.876. 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 €50.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Primerica  (FRA:PI7) 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.


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primerica'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.

Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Primerica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Primerica Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:PI7 vs JXN, LNC, GL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Primerica'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.


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Primerica 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.

Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=268.00/50.58
=5.30

* 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.

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

For example, Primerica'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)
=70.876/333.9520*333.9520
=70.876

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Primerica Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.668 241.428 32.738
201612 25.325 241.432 35.030
201703 25.587 243.801 35.048
201706 25.083 244.955 34.196
201709 24.208 246.819 32.754
201712 27.099 246.524 36.709
201803 26.321 249.554 35.223
201806 27.773 251.989 36.807
201809 28.784 252.439 38.078
201812 30.090 251.233 39.997
201903 31.756 254.202 41.719
201906 33.411 256.143 43.560
201909 35.185 256.759 45.763
201912 36.092 256.974 46.904
202003 34.225 258.115 44.281
202006 36.774 257.797 47.637
202009 37.097 260.280 47.597
202012 38.394 260.474 49.225
202103 40.007 264.877 50.440
202106 42.480 271.696 52.214
202109 45.200 274.310 55.028
202112 46.815 278.802 56.076
202203 45.133 287.504 52.425
202206 44.473 296.311 50.122
202209 44.189 296.808 49.719
202212 52.072 296.797 58.591
202303 49.285 301.836 54.529
202306 51.896 305.109 56.802
202309 61.310 307.789 66.522
202312 54.135 306.746 58.936
202403 58.107 312.332 62.129
202406 57.984 314.175 61.634
202409 52.348 315.301 55.445
202412 64.654 315.605 68.413
202503 63.204 319.799 66.001
202506 61.472 322.561 63.643
202509 60.983 324.800 62.701
202512 65.665 324.054 67.671
202603 69.543 330.213 70.330
202606 70.876 333.952 70.876

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 5.30 mean?
Primerica (FRA:PI7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 as of Aug. 14, 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 Primerica and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Primerica ranks #384 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 6.45. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Primerica's value of 5.30 is 275.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primerica ranks #384 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Primerica has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JXN and LNC?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Primerica ranks #384 out of 417 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Primerica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Primerica's value of 5.30 is 275.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Primerica's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Primerica 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 1.41, 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. Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30 is 275.9% 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 Primerica 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. Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primerica stock overvalued right now?
Primerica (FRA:PI7) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €270.62, compared to a current price of €268.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 275.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Primerica's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Primerica (FRA:PI7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.30 as of Aug. 14, 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 Primerica (FRA:PI7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primerica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €268.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €270.62.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PI7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.30 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.58)
  • GF Value™: €270.62 vs. price of €268.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 275.9% above the Insurance median (#384 of 417)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Primerica Business Description

Other Exchanges PRI:USAPI7:Germany
Address 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA, USA, 30099
Primerica Inc is a provider of financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The company offers life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and other financial products, distributed on behalf of third parties. Primerica has three main subsidiaries: Primerica Financial Services, a marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company, a principal life insurance underwriting entity; and PFS Investments, which offers investment and savings products, brokerage services, and registered investment advisory. It has three segments Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. Geogriphically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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