Marsh (HAM:MSN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.59 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — Near Median


HAM:MSN Marsh HAM:MSN
64 GF Score
Price €156.20
GF Value €221.14
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marsh HAM:MSN -0.51% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.59 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates HAM:MSN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €221.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Marsh ranks worse than 94.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Marsh's current share price is €156.20. Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.58. Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.59.

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

HAM:MSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77   Med: 8.11   Max: 11.79
Current: 7.68

During the past years, Marsh's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.79. The lowest was 4.77. And the median was 8.11.

HAM:MSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.94% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs HAM:MSN: 7.68

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.

Marsh's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.136. 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 €20.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Marsh  (HAM:MSN) 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.


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marsh'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.

Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marsh Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Marsh 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 11.55 10.09 9.08 8.25 7.47

HAM:MSN vs AON, AJG, WTW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Marsh'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.


Marsh Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Marsh 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=156.20/20.58
=7.59

* 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.

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

For example, Marsh'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)
=26.136/330.2130*330.2130
=26.136

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Marsh Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.358 241.018 15.561
201609 11.507 241.428 15.739
201612 11.420 241.432 15.619
201703 11.859 243.801 16.062
201706 12.137 244.955 16.361
201709 11.565 246.819 15.473
201712 12.224 246.524 16.374
201803 12.678 249.554 16.776
201806 13.076 251.989 17.135
201809 12.685 252.439 16.593
201812 13.104 251.233 17.223
201903 13.805 254.202 17.933
201906 14.090 256.143 18.164
201909 13.701 256.759 17.621
201912 13.926 256.974 17.895
202003 13.049 258.115 16.694
202006 14.425 257.797 18.477
202009 14.386 260.280 18.251
202012 14.739 260.474 18.685
202103 15.576 264.877 19.418
202106 16.549 271.696 20.113
202109 16.369 274.310 19.705
202112 19.349 278.802 22.917
202203 19.778 287.504 22.716
202206 20.262 296.311 22.580
202209 19.456 296.808 21.646
202212 20.071 296.797 22.331
202303 20.675 301.836 22.619
202306 22.346 305.109 24.185
202309 21.679 307.789 23.258
202312 22.722 306.746 24.460
202403 23.189 312.332 24.517
202406 25.244 314.175 26.533
202409 25.116 315.301 26.304
202412 25.929 315.605 27.129
202503 26.407 319.799 27.267
202506 27.803 322.561 28.463
202509 26.348 324.800 26.787
202512 26.596 324.054 27.101
202603 26.136 330.213 26.136

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 7.59 mean?
Marsh (HAM:MSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.59 as of Jul. 11, 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 Marsh and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.77 to 11.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Marsh ranks #394 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.59 is near median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 11.79. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Marsh's value of 7.59 is 442.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marsh ranks #394 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marsh has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marsh's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AON and AJG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Marsh ranks #394 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marsh in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Marsh's value of 7.59 is 442.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Marsh's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.77 to 11.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Marsh 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 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. Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.59 is 442.1% 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 Marsh 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. Marsh's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marsh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marsh (HAM:MSN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €221.14, compared to a current price of €156.20 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 442.1% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Marsh's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Marsh (HAM:MSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.59 as of Jul. 11, 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 Marsh (HAM:MSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marsh stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €156.20 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €221.14. GuruFocus considers Marsh to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.59 (near median its 10-year median of 8.11)
  • GF Value™: €221.14 vs. price of €156.20 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 442.1% above the Insurance median (#394 of 415)

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


Marsh Business Description

Address 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036-2774
Marsh is a professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. The company operates through two main segments: risk and insurance services and consulting. In risk and insurance services, the firm offers services via Marsh (an insurance broker) and Guy Carpenter (a risk and reinsurance specialist). The consulting division comprises Mercer (a provider of human resource services) and Oliver Wyman (a management and economic consultancy). About half of its revenue is generated outside the US.
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