Talanx AG (LTS:0QA8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.61 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 84% Above Median

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LTS:0QA8 Talanx AG LTS:0QA8
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Price €120.30
GF Value €105.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Talanx AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Talanx AG LTS:0QA8 +1.22% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QA8 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Talanx AG ranks worse than 78.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Talanx AG's current share price is €120.30. Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €46.13. Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.61.

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

LTS:0QA8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.42   Max: 2.78
Current: 2.61

During the past years, Talanx AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.78. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.42.

LTS:0QA8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.02% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs LTS:0QA8: 2.61

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.

Talanx AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €55.823. 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 €46.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Talanx AG  (LTS:0QA8) 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.


Talanx AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Talanx AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Talanx AG'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.

Talanx AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Talanx AG 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 1.16 1.11 1.54 1.89 2.53

Talanx AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 2.49 2.53 2.53 2.30 2.39

LTS:0QA8 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Talanx AG'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.


Talanx AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Talanx AG 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.

Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=120.30/46.13
=2.61

* 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.

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

For example, Talanx AG'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)
=55.823/131.3638*131.3638
=55.823

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Talanx AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 35.609 101.017 46.306
201612 35.752 101.217 46.401
201703 37.057 101.417 47.999
201706 35.475 102.117 45.635
201709 34.482 102.717 44.099
201712 34.862 102.617 44.628
201803 34.367 102.917 43.866
201806 33.988 104.017 42.924
201809 0.000 104.718 0.000
201812 34.466 104.217 43.444
201903 37.825 104.217 47.678
201906 38.042 105.718 47.271
201909 40.475 106.018 50.152
201912 40.147 105.818 49.839
202003 38.434 105.718 47.758
202006 39.977 106.618 49.256
202009 40.325 105.818 50.060
202012 41.009 105.518 51.054
202103 41.235 107.518 50.380
202106 41.306 108.486 50.017
202109 0.000 109.435 0.000
202112 34.476 110.384 41.029
202203 38.708 113.968 44.616
202206 32.556 115.760 36.944
202209 0.000 118.818 0.000
202212 34.103 119.345 37.537
202303 36.724 122.402 39.413
202306 36.688 123.140 39.138
202309 38.276 124.195 40.486
202312 40.456 123.773 42.937
202403 43.372 125.038 45.566
202406 42.737 125.882 44.598
202409 44.147 126.198 45.954
202412 45.158 127.041 46.695
202503 47.632 127.779 48.968
202506 45.893 128.412 46.948
202509 49.181 129.255 49.983
202512 52.155 129.361 52.963
202603 55.377 131.258 55.422
202606 55.823 131.364 55.823

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 2.61 mean?
Talanx AG (LTS:0QA8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 as of Aug. 22, 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 Talanx AG and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Talanx AG ranks #323 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Talanx AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.78. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Talanx AG's value of 2.61 is 85.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talanx AG ranks #323 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Talanx AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talanx AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Talanx AG ranks #323 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Talanx AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Talanx AG's value of 2.61 is 85.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Talanx AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Talanx AG 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 1.41, 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. Talanx AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 85.8% 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 Talanx AG 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. Talanx AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talanx AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talanx AG (LTS:0QA8) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.95, compared to a current price of €120.30 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 85.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Talanx AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Talanx AG (LTS:0QA8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 22, 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 Talanx AG (LTS:0QA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talanx AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €120.30 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €105.95. GuruFocus considers Talanx AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QA8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.61 (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.42)
  • GF Value™: €105.95 vs. price of €120.30 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.8% above the Insurance median (#323 of 414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Talanx AG Business Description

Address HDI-Platz 1, Hannover, NI, DEU, 30659
Talanx is the third largest insurer in Germany. It sells insurance to businesses, individuals, and reinsures other insurers. The origins of Talanx go back to the early 1900s and the founding of two mutuals in Germany, HDI and FSV, that were set up to provide liability insurance to the German iron and steel industry, and fire insurance to the German mining industry as a result of a growing dissatisfaction with providers of insurance. These two mutuals merged to form Halfplichtverband der Deutschen Industrie, or HDI, in 1970. Over the years companies outside of metals and mining have joined the mutual. HDI started providing reinsurance services in the mid-1920s, and individual insurance in the 1950s. HDI owns just over three-quarters of the Talanx share capital.
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