IAFNF (iA Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 84% Above Median

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Price $143.70
GF Value $93.94
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What is iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

iA Financial IAFNF 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates IAFNF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, iA Financial ranks worse than 82.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), iA Financial's current share price is $143.70. iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.20. iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

IAFNF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.62   Max: 3.11
Current: 3.1

During the past years, iA Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.62.

IAFNF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.41% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs IAFNF: 3.10

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.

iA Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $62.349. 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 $48.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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iA Financial  (OTCPK:IAFNF) 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.


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iA Financial'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.

iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

iA Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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iA Financial Quarterly Data
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IAFNF vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, iA Financial'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.


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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iA Financial 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.

iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=143.70/48.20
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, iA Financial'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)
=62.349/132.2623*132.2623
=62.349

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

iA Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 29.514 102.002 38.270
201609 29.808 101.765 38.741
201612 30.988 101.449 40.400
201703 31.556 102.634 40.666
201706 32.058 103.029 41.154
201709 35.556 103.345 45.505
201712 34.501 103.345 44.155
201803 35.156 105.004 44.282
201806 35.763 105.557 44.811
201809 36.510 105.636 45.713
201812 35.597 105.399 44.670
201903 36.246 106.979 44.812
201906 37.624 107.690 46.209
201909 38.687 107.611 47.549
201912 39.201 107.769 48.110
202003 37.742 107.927 46.252
202006 39.616 108.401 48.336
202009 41.505 108.164 50.752
202012 43.664 108.559 53.198
202103 45.560 110.298 54.633
202106 48.584 111.720 57.517
202109 48.262 112.905 56.536
202112 48.535 113.774 56.422
202203 48.549 117.646 54.581
202206 47.916 120.806 52.460
202209 47.019 120.648 51.545
202212 46.384 120.964 50.716
202303 47.293 122.702 50.978
202306 49.205 124.203 52.398
202309 48.231 125.230 50.939
202312 51.713 125.072 54.686
202403 50.951 126.258 53.374
202406 50.992 127.522 52.888
202409 52.880 127.285 54.948
202412 56.081 127.364 58.238
202503 56.483 129.181 57.830
202506 55.625 129.892 56.640
202509 57.141 130.287 58.007
202512 62.158 130.366 63.062
202603 62.349 132.262 62.349

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 2.98 mean?
iA Financial (IAFNF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 iA Financial and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #342 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.11. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. iA Financial's value of 2.98 is 108.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #342 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iA Financial has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #342 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places iA Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. iA Financial's value of 2.98 is 108.4% above this benchmark. Historically, iA Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.43, iA Financial 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 1.43, 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. iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 108.4% 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 iA Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iA Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iA Financial (IAFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.94, compared to a current price of $143.70 — trading 53% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 108.4% above the Insurance industry median of 1.43. iA Financial's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 iA Financial (IAFNF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 iA Financial (IAFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iA Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $143.70 is trading 53% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.94. GuruFocus considers iA Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IAFNF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
  • GF Value™: $93.94 vs. price of $143.70 (53% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108.4% above the Insurance median (#342 of 415)

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


iA Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges 1OD:GermanyIAG:Canada
Address 1080 Grande Allee West, Quebec, QC, CAN, G1S 1C7
iA Financial Corp Inc is an insurance and wealth management group based in Canada. It offers various life and health insurance products, savings and retirement plans, mutual funds, securities, loans, auto and home insurance, creditor insurance, replacement insurance, replacement warranties, extended warranties, and other ancillary products for dealer services and other financial products and services. The company's products and services are offered on both an individual and group basis and extend throughout Canada and the United States. Its operating segments are: Insurance, Canada; Wealth Management; U.S. Operations; Investment; and Corporate. Maximum revenue is generated from the Insurance, Canada segment.
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