CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 106% Above Median

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NAI:CIC CIC Insurance Group Ltd NAI:CIC
78 GF Score
Price KES4.80
GF Value KES3.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CIC Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CIC Insurance Group NAI:CIC +2.13% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates NAI:CIC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Insurance companies, CIC Insurance Group ranks better than 50.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), CIC Insurance Group's current share price is KES4.80. CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was KES3.39. CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.42.

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

NAI:CIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.83
Current: 1.39

During the past 13 years, CIC Insurance Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.69.

NAI:CIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.49% of 412 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs NAI:CIC: 1.39

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.

CIC Insurance Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was KES4.144. 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 KES3.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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CIC Insurance Group  (NAI:CIC) 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.


CIC Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CIC Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIC Insurance 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.

CIC Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CIC Insurance Group 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 0.71 0.58 0.65 0.60 1.35

CIC Insurance Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.58 0.65 0.60 1.35

NAI:CIC vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, CIC Insurance 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.


CIC Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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CIC Insurance 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.

CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.80/3.39
=1.42

* 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.

CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, CIC Insurance Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=4.144/324.0540*324.0540
=4.144

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

CIC Insurance Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.551 241.432 3.424
201712 2.628 246.524 3.454
201812 2.694 251.233 3.475
201912 2.727 256.974 3.439
202012 2.662 260.474 3.312
202112 2.671 278.802 3.105
202212 2.573 296.797 2.809
202312 2.674 306.746 2.825
202412 3.848 315.605 3.951
202512 4.144 324.054 4.144

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 1.42 mean?
CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 26, 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 CIC Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #204 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CIC Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.83. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. CIC Insurance Group's value of 1.42 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #204 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIC Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIC Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, CIC Insurance Group ranks #204 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts CIC Insurance Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. CIC Insurance Group's value of 1.42 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CIC Insurance Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.39, CIC Insurance 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 1.39, based on 412 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. CIC Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 2.2% 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 CIC Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIC Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIC Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.42, compared to a current price of KES4.80 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 2.2% above the Insurance industry median of 1.39. CIC Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 26, 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 CIC Insurance Group (NAI:CIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIC Insurance Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES4.80 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.42. GuruFocus considers CIC Insurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (106% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: KES3.42 vs. price of KES4.80 (40.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.2% above the Insurance median (#204 of 412)

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


CIC Insurance Group Business Description

Address Mara Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 59485, CIC Plaza, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
CIC Insurance Group Ltd operates as a Co-operative insurer in Africa, offering insurance and investment services across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi. Its diverse portfolio includes General Insurance, Life Assurance, Microinsurance, Asset Management and Pharmaceutical services. The Company's reportable segments are long-term business, general insurance business, asset management, and other business. The majority of revenue is derived from the Asset Management segment.
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