WR Berkley (MIL:1WRB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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MIL:1WRB WR Berkley Corp MIL:1WRB
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Price €62.10
GF Value €56.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is WR Berkley Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WR Berkley MIL:1WRB 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WRB with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Insurance companies, WR Berkley ranks worse than 87.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), WR Berkley's current share price is €62.10. WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.23. WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.60.

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

MIL:1WRB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79   Med: 2.64   Max: 4.14
Current: 3.86

During the past years, WR Berkley's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.14. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 2.64.

MIL:1WRB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.26% of 416 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs MIL:1WRB: 3.86

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.

WR Berkley's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.605. 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 €17.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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WR Berkley  (MIL:1WRB) 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.


WR Berkley Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WR Berkley Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WR Berkley'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.

WR Berkley Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WR Berkley Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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WR Berkley 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 3.97 4.06 3.67 3.36 0.00

MIL:1WRB vs CINF, MKL, L: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, WR Berkley'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.


WR Berkley Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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WR Berkley 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.

WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.10/17.23
=3.60

* 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.

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

For example, WR Berkley'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)
=22.605/330.2130*330.2130
=22.605

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

WR Berkley Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.541 241.018 14.442
201609 10.687 241.428 14.617
201612 11.698 241.432 16.000
201703 11.838 243.801 16.034
201706 11.496 244.955 15.497
201709 11.086 246.819 14.832
201712 11.150 246.524 14.935
201803 10.778 249.554 14.262
201806 11.307 251.989 14.817
201809 11.307 252.439 14.791
201812 11.609 251.233 15.259
201903 12.379 254.202 16.081
201906 12.834 256.143 16.545
201909 13.306 256.759 17.113
201912 13.249 256.974 17.025
202003 12.287 258.115 15.719
202006 12.867 257.797 16.481
202009 12.693 260.280 16.103
202012 12.965 260.474 16.436
202103 13.501 264.877 16.831
202106 13.678 271.696 16.624
202109 14.219 274.310 17.117
202112 14.803 278.802 17.533
202203 15.669 287.504 17.997
202206 15.488 296.311 17.260
202209 16.076 296.808 17.885
202212 16.054 296.797 17.861
202303 16.469 301.836 18.017
202306 16.457 305.109 17.811
202309 16.741 307.789 17.961
202312 17.766 306.746 19.125
202403 18.611 312.332 19.676
202406 18.973 314.175 19.942
202409 19.917 315.301 20.859
202412 21.095 315.605 22.071
202503 21.738 319.799 22.446
202506 21.241 322.561 21.745
202509 21.977 324.800 22.343
202512 21.966 324.054 22.383
202603 22.605 330.213 22.605

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 3.60 mean?
WR Berkley (MIL:1WRB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 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 WR Berkley and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #363 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WR Berkley's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 4.14. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. WR Berkley's value of 3.60 is 155.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #363 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WR Berkley has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WR Berkley's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CINF and MKL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, WR Berkley ranks #363 out of 416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WR Berkley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. WR Berkley's value of 3.60 is 155.3% above this benchmark. Historically, WR Berkley's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 4.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.41, WR Berkley 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. WR Berkley's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 155.3% 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 WR Berkley 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. WR Berkley's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WR Berkley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WR Berkley (MIL:1WRB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.31, compared to a current price of €62.10 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 155.3% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. WR Berkley's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 WR Berkley (MIL:1WRB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 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 WR Berkley (MIL:1WRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WR Berkley stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €62.10 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.31. GuruFocus considers WR Berkley to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WRB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: €56.31 vs. price of €62.10 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 155.3% above the Insurance median (#363 of 416)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WR Berkley Business Description

Address 475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT, USA, 06830
W.R. Berkley is an insurance holding company with a host of subsidiaries that primarily underwrite commercial casualty insurance. The firm specializes in niche products that include various excess and surplus lines, workers' compensation insurance, self-insurance consulting, reinsurance, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses.
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