KMPR (Kemper) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — 56% Below Median


KMPR Kemper Corp KMPR
55 GF Score
Price $29.43
GF Value $55.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Kemper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kemper KMPR +1.27% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates KMPR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Kemper ranks better than 88.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-10), Kemper's current share price is $29.43. Kemper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $58.09. Kemper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.51.

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

KMPR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 1.15   Max: 2.21
Current: 0.5

During the past years, Kemper's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.21. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.15.

KMPR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.19% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs KMPR: 0.50

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.

Kemper's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.045. 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 $58.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kemper  (NYSE:KMPR) 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.


Kemper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kemper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kemper'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.

Kemper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kemper 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 1.13 0.90 0.87 1.18 0.71

Kemper 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 1.17 1.12 0.90 0.71 0.53

KMPR vs PRCH, UFCS, PRA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Kemper'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.


Kemper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Kemper 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.43/58.09
=0.51

* 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.

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

For example, Kemper'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)
=45.045/330.2130*330.2130
=45.045

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kemper Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 41.171 241.018 56.407
201609 40.512 241.428 55.410
201612 38.525 241.432 52.692
201703 38.670 243.801 52.376
201706 39.642 244.955 53.440
201709 40.476 246.819 54.152
201712 41.110 246.524 55.066
201803 40.048 249.554 52.992
201806 39.677 251.989 51.994
201809 47.326 252.439 61.907
201812 47.101 251.233 61.908
201903 51.133 254.202 66.423
201906 55.341 256.143 71.344
201909 58.435 256.759 75.152
201912 59.585 256.974 76.567
202003 57.535 258.115 73.606
202006 64.151 257.797 82.171
202009 66.469 260.280 84.328
202012 69.738 260.474 88.410
202103 66.739 264.877 83.201
202106 67.669 271.696 82.243
202109 65.217 274.310 78.508
202112 62.930 278.802 74.534
202203 53.205 287.504 61.109
202206 44.636 296.311 49.743
202209 38.157 296.808 42.451
202212 41.785 296.797 46.490
202303 41.369 301.836 45.258
202306 39.220 305.109 42.447
202309 36.849 307.789 39.534
202312 39.075 306.746 42.064
202403 40.241 312.332 42.545
202406 41.461 314.175 43.578
202409 43.303 315.301 45.351
202412 43.678 315.605 45.700
202503 45.602 319.799 47.087
202506 46.455 322.561 47.557
202509 45.382 324.800 46.138
202512 45.705 324.054 46.574
202603 45.045 330.213 45.045

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 0.51 mean?
Kemper (KMPR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Jul. 10, 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 Kemper and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Kemper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Kemper ranks #49 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Kemper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kemper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.21. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Kemper's value of 0.51 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kemper ranks #49 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kemper has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kemper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PRCH and UFCS?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Kemper ranks #49 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kemper in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Kemper's value of 0.51 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kemper's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Kemper 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 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. Kemper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 63.6% 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 Kemper 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. Kemper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kemper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kemper (KMPR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.64, compared to a current price of $29.43 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 63.6% below the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Kemper's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Kemper (KMPR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 10, 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 Kemper (KMPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kemper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.43 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.64. GuruFocus considers Kemper to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KMPR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: $55.64 vs. price of $29.43 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.6% below the Insurance median (#49 of 415)

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


Kemper Business Description

Other Exchanges UI2:Germany
Address 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
Kemper Corp is an insurance holding company that offers complementary insurance products through its subsidiaries, including personal and commercial automobile insurance to consumers in targeted markets and industries. Kemper also offers life and other insurance solutions based on the needs of its clients. The company offers its insurance products through a vast network of agents and brokers, mainly under the Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. It has two operating segments: Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance and Life Insurance. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance segment, whose principal products are specialty personal automobile and commercial automobile insurance. Geographically, it operates only in the United States.
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