Aflac (MEX:AFL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:AFL Aflac Inc MEX:AFL
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Price MXN2,049.15
GF Value MXN1,713.03
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What is Aflac Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aflac MEX:AFL 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates MEX:AFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,713.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Insurance companies, Aflac ranks worse than 78.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Aflac's current share price is MXN2049.15. Aflac's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN876.74. Aflac's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

MEX:AFL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 2.29   Max: 2.79
Current: 2.76

During the past years, Aflac's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.79. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.29.

MEX:AFL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.61% of 416 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs MEX:AFL: 2.76

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.

Aflac's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,058.268. 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 MXN876.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Aflac  (MEX:AFL) 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.


Aflac Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aflac Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aflac'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.

Aflac Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aflac 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 1.82 2.00 2.13 2.47 2.43

Aflac 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 2.59 2.40 2.49 2.43 2.34

MEX:AFL vs MET, PRU, UNM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Aflac'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.


Aflac Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Aflac 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2049.15/876.74
=2.34

* 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.

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

For example, Aflac'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)
=1058.268/330.2130*330.2130
=1,058.268

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Aflac Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 508.429 241.018 696.586
201609 539.873 241.428 738.411
201612 520.290 241.432 711.615
201703 481.131 243.801 651.661
201706 490.769 244.955 661.584
201709 506.301 246.819 677.368
201712 618.628 246.524 828.637
201803 568.639 249.554 752.430
201806 607.923 251.989 796.638
201809 569.499 252.439 744.956
201812 609.936 251.233 801.681
201903 676.902 254.202 879.308
201906 732.619 256.143 944.474
201909 790.561 256.759 1,016.726
201912 751.475 256.974 965.649
202003 861.762 258.115 1,102.474
202006 951.209 257.797 1,218.407
202009 1,019.784 260.280 1,293.783
202012 964.043 260.474 1,222.155
202103 964.023 264.877 1,201.814
202106 986.959 271.696 1,199.527
202109 1,040.855 274.310 1,252.976
202112 1,046.034 278.802 1,238.922
202203 910.999 287.504 1,046.329
202206 836.615 296.311 932.335
202209 778.718 296.808 866.361
202212 638.189 296.797 710.042
202303 588.506 301.836 643.834
202306 587.957 305.109 636.333
202309 672.808 307.789 721.825
202312 645.104 306.746 694.456
202403 684.975 312.332 724.190
202406 850.036 314.175 893.429
202409 878.202 315.301 919.736
202412 989.687 315.605 1,035.495
202503 993.244 319.799 1,025.588
202506 957.640 322.561 980.358
202509 1,001.043 324.800 1,017.726
202512 1,023.710 324.054 1,043.167
202603 1,058.268 330.213 1,058.268

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 2.34 mean?
Aflac (MEX:AFL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Jul. 29, 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 Aflac and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Aflac's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Aflac ranks #327 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Aflac's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aflac's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 2.79. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Aflac's value of 2.34 is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aflac ranks #327 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aflac has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aflac's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MET and PRU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Aflac ranks #327 out of 416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aflac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Aflac's value of 2.34 is 66% above this benchmark. Historically, Aflac's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Aflac 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 416 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. Aflac's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 66% 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 Aflac 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. Aflac's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aflac stock overvalued right now?
Aflac (MEX:AFL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,713.03, compared to a current price of MXN2,049.15 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 66% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Aflac's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Aflac (MEX:AFL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 29, 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 Aflac (MEX:AFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aflac stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,049.15 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,713.03.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AFL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,713.03 vs. price of MXN2,049.15 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66% above the Insurance median (#327 of 416)

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


Aflac Business Description

Address 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, USA, 31999
Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the United States and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accident, dental and vision, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling the majority of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work, and also reaches out to its customers outside of their worksite through digital mediums. The company has two reportable business segments: Aflac Japan, which generates the maximum revenue, and Aflac U.S.
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