Generali (LTS:0K78) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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What is Generali Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Generali LTS:0K78 +0.24% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0K78 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 418 Insurance companies, Generali ranks worse than 72.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Generali's current share price is €44.18. Generali's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.99. Generali's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.33.

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

LTS:0K78' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 2.32
Current: 2.32

During the past years, Generali's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

LTS:0K78's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.97% of 418 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs LTS:0K78: 2.32

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.

Generali's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €21.233. 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 €18.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Generali  (LTS:0K78) 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.


Generali Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Generali Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generali'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.

Generali Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Generali 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 1.24 1.00 1.13 1.56 1.96

Generali Quarterly Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.69 0.00 1.96 0.00 2.23

LTS:0K78 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Generali'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.


Generali Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Generali 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.18/18.99
=2.33

* 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.

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

For example, Generali's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=21.233/126.4000*126.4000
=21.233

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Generali Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201209 12.470 99.070 15.910
201212 12.339 99.070 15.743
201303 12.185 99.535 15.474
201306 11.965 99.814 15.152
201309 12.351 100.000 15.612
201312 12.707 99.721 16.107
201403 0.000 99.907 0.000
201406 14.215 100.093 17.951
201409 14.479 99.814 18.336
201412 14.907 99.721 18.895
201503 16.766 99.814 21.232
201506 14.958 100.279 18.854
201509 14.625 100.000 18.486
201512 15.138 99.814 19.170
201603 15.982 99.600 20.282
201606 15.750 99.900 19.928
201612 15.738 100.300 19.833
201706 15.181 101.100 18.980
201712 16.081 101.200 20.085
201806 15.098 102.400 18.637
201812 15.082 102.300 18.635
201906 17.243 103.100 21.140
201912 18.071 102.800 22.220
202006 16.654 102.900 20.457
202012 19.131 102.600 23.569
202106 18.041 104.200 21.885
202112 18.613 106.600 22.070
202206 12.073 112.500 13.565
202212 17.224 119.000 18.295
202306 17.307 119.700 18.276
202312 18.782 119.700 19.833
202403 0.000 120.200 0.000
202406 18.910 120.700 19.803
202412 19.972 121.200 20.829
202503 0.000 122.500 0.000
202506 19.575 122.700 20.165
202509 0.000 123.100 0.000
202512 21.331 122.600 21.992
202603 0.000 124.560 0.000
202606 21.233 126.400 21.233

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 2.33 mean?
Generali (LTS:0K78) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 as of Aug. 13, 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 Generali and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Generali ranks #305 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Generali's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Generali's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Generali's value of 2.33 is 65.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generali ranks #305 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Generali has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generali's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Generali ranks #305 out of 418 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Generali in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Generali's value of 2.33 is 65.8% above this benchmark. 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 1.41, based on 418 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. Generali's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.33 is 65.8% 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 Generali and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generali's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generali stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generali (LTS:0K78) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.31, compared to a current price of €44.18 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 and 65.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Generali's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Generali (LTS:0K78), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 as of Aug. 13, 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 Generali (LTS:0K78) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generali stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.18 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.31. GuruFocus considers Generali to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0K78:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.33
  • GF Value™: €36.31 vs. price of €44.18 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 65.8% above the Insurance median (#305 of 418)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K78 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Generali Business Description

Address Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, 2, Trieste, ITA, 34132
The roots of Generali date back to the 1830s and the Bora wind and rough seas that hit the Trieste region. Over that decade, Generali sought to expand throughout Italy, but growth was held back by the fragmented nature of Italy. The Italian Revolution in the 1840s paved the way for easier expansion in the country. After World War I, Trieste was handed back to Italy. The dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire created a fragmented Europe and a fragmented Generali. To this day, Generali remains quite a diversified company, with its core operations remaining in the historical Austro-Hungarian countries of Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, Germany, and Italy. France is also an important contributor to life and savings.
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