Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.84 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:WTY Willis Towers Watson PLC FRA:WTY
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Price €251.20
GF Value €287.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Willis Towers Watson FRA:WTY -2.56% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.84 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:WTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €287.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Willis Towers Watson ranks worse than 80.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Willis Towers Watson's current share price is €251.20. Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €88.31. Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.84.

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

FRA:WTY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35   Med: 3.31   Max: 4.39
Current: 2.83

During the past years, Willis Towers Watson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.39. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 3.31.

FRA:WTY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.43% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs FRA:WTY: 2.83

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.

Willis Towers Watson's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €73.189. 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 €88.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Willis Towers Watson  (FRA:WTY) 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.


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson'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.

Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Willis Towers Watson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Willis Towers Watson Quarterly Data
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FRA:WTY vs BRO, ERIE, NP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.


Willis Towers Watson Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Willis Towers Watson 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.

Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=251.20/88.31
=2.84

* 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.

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

For example, Willis Towers Watson'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)
=73.189/140.8000*140.8000
=73.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

Willis Towers Watson Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 71.074 101.000 99.081
201609 69.928 101.500 97.004
201612 70.006 102.200 96.447
201703 70.957 102.700 97.281
201706 67.854 103.500 92.308
201709 62.886 104.300 84.893
201712 64.753 105.000 86.831
201803 65.362 105.100 87.564
201806 66.971 105.900 89.042
201809 66.290 106.600 87.558
201812 67.172 107.100 88.308
201903 69.123 107.000 90.958
201906 69.231 107.900 90.340
201909 69.837 108.400 90.711
201912 71.677 108.500 93.015
202003 72.163 108.600 93.559
202006 71.274 108.800 92.237
202009 69.273 109.200 89.319
202012 68.965 109.400 88.759
202103 75.068 109.700 96.350
202106 75.093 111.400 94.911
202109 77.724 112.400 97.362
202112 96.145 114.700 118.023
202203 89.042 116.500 107.615
202206 88.821 120.500 103.784
202209 91.443 122.300 105.275
202212 88.567 125.300 99.523
202303 88.639 126.800 98.426
202306 86.185 129.400 93.778
202309 85.338 130.100 92.357
202312 85.138 130.500 91.858
202403 85.409 131.600 91.380
202406 85.419 133.000 90.429
202409 66.920 133.500 70.579
202412 75.974 135.100 79.179
202503 75.829 136.100 78.448
202506 71.768 138.400 73.013
202509 68.615 138.900 69.554
202512 71.640 139.900 72.101
202603 73.189 140.800 73.189

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 2.84 mean?
Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.84 as of Jul. 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 Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #333 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.84 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 4.39. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's value of 2.84 is 102.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #333 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRO and ERIE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #333 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Willis Towers Watson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's value of 2.84 is 102.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Willis Towers Watson's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.35 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Willis Towers Watson 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 1.40, 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.84 is 102.9% 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 Willis Towers Watson 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.84, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €287.77, compared to a current price of €251.20 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.84, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 102.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.84 as of Jul. 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €251.20 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €287.77. GuruFocus considers Willis Towers Watson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WTY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.84 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: €287.77 vs. price of €251.20 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 102.9% above the Insurance median (#333 of 414)

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


Willis Towers Watson Business Description

Address c/o Willis Group Limited, 51 Lime Street, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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