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Kinsale Capital GroupKNSL +0.66%80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 14.79. GuruFocus rates KNSL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $585.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Kinsale Capital Group ranks worse than 96.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KNSL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.53 Med: 14.79 Max: 20.6
Current: 9.44
During the past years, Kinsale Capital Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.60. The lowest was 8.53. And the median was 14.79.
KNSL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.14% of 414
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415
vs KNSL: 9.44
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.
Kinsale Capital Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $89.346. 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 $38.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) 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.
Kinsale Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kinsale Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kinsale Capital Group'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.
Kinsale Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
KNSL vs THG, MCY, SIGI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Kinsale Capital Group'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.
Kinsale Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kinsale Capital Group 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.
* 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.
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 9.50 mean?
Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 as of Aug. 04, 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 Kinsale Capital Group and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 14.79. Over the past decade, Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.53 to 20.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinsale Capital Group ranks #398 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kinsale Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.53 to a high of 20.60. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Kinsale Capital Group's value of 9.50 is 571.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinsale Capital Group ranks #398 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kinsale Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinsale Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to THG and MCY?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Kinsale Capital Group ranks #398 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kinsale Capital Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Kinsale Capital Group's value of 9.50 is 571.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinsale Capital Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.53 to 20.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Kinsale Capital Group 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 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. Kinsale Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 is 571.4% 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 Kinsale Capital Group 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. Kinsale Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 14.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinsale Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $585.36, compared to a current price of $362.82 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 571.4% above the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Kinsale Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50 as of Aug. 04, 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 Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinsale Capital Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $362.82 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of $585.36.
GuruFocus considers Kinsale Capital Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KNSL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.50 (36% below median its 10-year median of 14.79)
GF Value™: $585.36 vs. price of $362.82 (38% below fair value)
Industry Position: 571.4% above the Insurance median (#398 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinsale Capital Group Inc is an insurance holding company. The company is engaged in offering property, casualty, and specialty insurance products. It offers specialty insurance products for allied health, healthcare, life sciences, professional, and a public entity. The company operates in only one reportable segment which is the Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance segment, which includes commercial excess and surplus lines liability and property insurance products through its underwriting divisions. The company generates revenues in the form of premiums and investment income.
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