HVRRF (Hannover Rueck SE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 11% Above Median


HVRRF Hannover Rueck SE HVRRF
76 GF Score
Price $274.90
GF Value $350.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hannover Rueck SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hannover Rueck SE HVRRF 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates HVRRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $350.17 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 416 Insurance companies, Hannover Rueck SE ranks worse than 75.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Hannover Rueck SE's current share price is $274.90. Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $110.31. Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.49.

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

HVRRF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72   Med: 2.24   Max: 3.09
Current: 2.51

During the past years, Hannover Rueck SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 2.24.

HVRRF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.72% of 416 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs HVRRF: 2.51

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.

Hannover Rueck SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $132.930. 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 $110.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hannover Rueck SE  (OTCPK:HVRRF) 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.


Hannover Rueck SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hannover Rueck SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hannover Rueck SE'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.

Hannover Rueck SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hannover Rueck SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hannover Rueck SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HVRRF vs RGA, EG, RNR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Hannover Rueck SE'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.


Hannover Rueck SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Hannover Rueck SE 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.

Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=274.90/110.31
=2.49

* 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.

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

For example, Hannover Rueck SE'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)
=132.93/131.2583*131.2583
=132.930

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Hannover Rueck SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 78.460 100.717 102.252
201609 81.722 101.017 106.187
201612 78.698 101.217 102.056
201703 82.627 101.417 106.940
201706 79.774 102.117 102.539
201709 81.044 102.717 103.563
201712 83.691 102.617 107.050
201803 85.411 102.917 108.931
201806 80.612 104.017 101.723
201809 80.826 104.718 101.311
201812 82.796 104.217 104.279
201903 92.303 104.217 116.253
201906 91.191 105.718 113.222
201909 97.987 106.018 121.316
201912 96.999 105.818 120.320
202003 95.882 105.718 119.046
202006 99.801 106.618 122.866
202009 105.704 105.818 131.117
202012 110.915 105.518 137.972
202103 109.011 107.518 133.081
202106 110.401 108.486 133.576
202109 111.299 109.435 133.494
202112 94.607 110.384 112.498
202203 97.666 113.968 112.483
202206 78.620 115.760 89.146
202209 67.741 118.818 74.834
202212 79.580 119.345 87.524
202303 84.619 122.402 90.741
202306 83.162 123.140 88.644
202309 84.723 124.195 89.542
202312 91.573 123.773 97.111
202403 97.795 125.038 102.660
202406 95.205 125.882 99.272
202409 102.537 126.198 106.649
202412 102.409 127.041 105.808
202503 108.309 127.779 111.258
202506 106.116 128.412 108.468
202509 116.792 129.255 118.602
202512 125.534 129.361 127.376
202603 132.930 131.258 132.930

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 2.49 mean?
Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Jul. 08, 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 Hannover Rueck SE and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hannover Rueck SE ranks #315 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hannover Rueck SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 3.09. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Hannover Rueck SE's value of 2.49 is 76% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hannover Rueck SE ranks #315 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hannover Rueck SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hannover Rueck SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Hannover Rueck SE ranks #315 out of 416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hannover Rueck SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Hannover Rueck SE's value of 2.49 is 76% above this benchmark. Historically, Hannover Rueck SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Hannover Rueck SE 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 1.42, based on 416 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. Hannover Rueck SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 76% 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 Hannover Rueck SE and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hannover Rueck SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hannover Rueck SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $350.17, compared to a current price of $274.90 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 76% above the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Hannover Rueck SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Jul. 08, 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 Hannover Rueck SE (HVRRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannover Rueck SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $274.90 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $350.17. GuruFocus considers Hannover Rueck SE to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HVRRF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
  • GF Value™: $350.17 vs. price of $274.90 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100
  • Industry Position: 76% above the Insurance median (#315 of 416)

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


Hannover Rueck SE Business Description

Address Karl-Wiechert-Allee 50, Hannover, NI, DEU, 30625
Hannover Re is a reinsurance company headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Its roots go back to the 1920s when, in conjunction with the Gerling Group, Haftpflichtverband founded Eisen- und Stahl-Industrie to provide reinsurance services. In the 1960s ownership of the business was turned over to Haftpflichtverband, and Aktiengesellschaft für Transport und- Rückversicherung was founded. This was the basis of Hannover Re. The business expanded into life and health reinsurance in the 1990s, and over the next 30 years expanded beyond its core domestic market of Germany to write business internationally. Hannover sold its commercial specialty insurance business to Talanx in January 2019. Hannover was listed in the 1990s on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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