Radian Group (FRA:RAG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:RAG Radian Group Inc FRA:RAG
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What is Radian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Radian Group FRA:RAG -1.27% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.89. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Radian Group ranks worse than 51.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Radian Group's current share price is €31.20. Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.93. Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

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

FRA:RAG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.07
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Radian Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.07. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.39.

FRA:RAG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.21% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs FRA:RAG: 1.43

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.

Radian Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.850. 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 €22.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Radian Group  (FRA:RAG) 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.


Radian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Radian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Radian 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.

Radian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Radian Group 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 1.38 1.06 1.39 1.38 1.42

Radian Group 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 1.39 1.48 1.45 1.42 1.26

FRA:RAG vs RYAN, MTG, ESNT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Radian 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.


Radian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Radian 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.

Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.20/22.93
=1.36

* 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.

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

For example, Radian 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)
=30.85/330.2130*330.2130
=30.850

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Radian Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.652 241.018 15.964
201609 12.005 241.428 16.420
201612 12.693 241.432 17.361
201703 12.699 243.801 17.200
201706 12.053 244.955 16.248
201709 11.645 246.819 15.580
201712 11.746 246.524 15.733
201803 11.485 249.554 15.197
201806 12.851 251.989 16.840
201809 13.447 252.439 17.590
201812 14.365 251.233 18.881
201903 15.478 254.202 20.106
201906 16.301 256.143 21.015
201909 17.613 256.759 22.652
201912 18.114 256.974 23.277
202003 18.370 258.115 23.501
202006 18.484 257.797 23.676
202009 18.271 260.280 23.180
202012 18.380 260.474 23.301
202103 18.596 264.877 23.183
202106 19.104 271.696 23.219
202109 19.959 274.310 24.027
202112 21.486 278.802 25.448
202203 21.563 287.504 24.766
202206 22.350 296.311 24.907
202209 24.038 296.808 26.743
202212 23.557 296.797 26.209
202303 24.500 301.836 26.803
202306 24.466 305.109 26.479
202309 25.011 307.789 26.833
202312 26.327 306.746 28.341
202403 26.959 312.332 28.502
202406 27.550 314.175 28.956
202409 28.267 315.301 29.604
202412 29.924 315.605 31.309
202503 30.044 319.799 31.022
202506 28.769 322.561 29.451
202509 29.260 324.800 29.748
202512 30.136 324.054 30.709
202603 30.850 330.213 30.850

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 1.36 mean?
Radian Group (FRA:RAG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Jul. 16, 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 Radian Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Radian Group ranks #212 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Radian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 2.07. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Radian Group's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Radian Group ranks #212 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Radian Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Radian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RYAN and MTG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Radian Group ranks #212 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Radian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Radian Group's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Radian Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 2.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Radian Group 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 1.40, 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. Radian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 2.9% 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 Radian Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Radian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Radian Group stock overvalued right now?
Radian Group (FRA:RAG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.89, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 2.9% below the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Radian Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Radian Group (FRA:RAG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Jul. 16, 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 Radian Group (FRA:RAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.89.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RAG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: €31.89 vs. price of €31.20 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% below the Insurance median (#212 of 414)

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


Radian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RDN:USARAG:Germany
Address 550 East Swedesford Road, Suite 350, Wayne, PA, USA, 19087
Radian Group Inc is engaged in mortgage and real estate services. It provides both credit-related mortgage insurance coverage and other products and services across the residential real estate and mortgage finance industries. It has one reportable segment, Mortgage Insurance, which primarily derives its revenue by providing private mortgage insurance on residential first-lien mortgage loans to mortgage lending institutions and mortgage credit investors.
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