PRI (Primerica) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.47 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 20% Above Median


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Price $302.55
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What is Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Primerica PRI +1.13% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.47 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates PRI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $303.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Insurance companies, Primerica ranks worse than 92.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), Primerica's current share price is $302.55. Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.27. Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.47.

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

PRI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.57   Max: 6.45
Current: 5.41

During the past years, Primerica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 4.57.

PRI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.57% of 417 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs PRI: 5.41

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.

Primerica's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.397. 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 $55.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Primerica  (NYSE:PRI) 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.


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primerica'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.

Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Primerica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Primerica Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PRI vs JXN, LNC, CNO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Primerica'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.


Primerica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Primerica 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=302.55/55.27
=5.47

* 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.

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

For example, Primerica'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)
=80.397/330.2130*330.2130
=80.397

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Primerica Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.910 241.018 35.499
201609 26.563 241.428 36.332
201612 26.714 241.432 36.537
201703 27.365 243.801 37.064
201706 28.184 244.955 37.994
201709 28.854 246.819 38.603
201712 32.069 246.524 42.956
201803 32.455 249.554 42.945
201806 32.445 251.989 42.517
201809 33.587 252.439 43.935
201812 34.232 251.233 44.993
201903 35.883 254.202 46.613
201906 37.753 256.143 48.670
201909 38.750 256.759 49.836
201912 40.102 256.974 51.531
202003 37.818 258.115 48.382
202006 41.412 257.797 53.045
202009 43.695 260.280 55.435
202012 46.708 260.474 59.214
202103 47.628 264.877 59.376
202106 51.180 271.696 62.203
202109 53.177 274.310 64.014
202112 52.899 278.802 62.654
202203 49.705 287.504 57.089
202206 47.011 296.311 52.390
202209 43.751 296.808 48.675
202212 55.161 296.797 61.372
202303 52.767 301.836 57.728
202306 56.226 305.109 60.852
202309 65.432 307.789 70.199
202312 59.034 306.746 63.550
202403 63.160 312.332 66.776
202406 62.416 314.175 65.602
202409 58.100 315.301 60.848
202412 67.701 315.605 70.835
202503 68.328 319.799 70.553
202506 70.902 322.561 72.584
202509 71.577 324.800 72.770
202512 76.891 324.054 78.352
202603 80.397 330.213 80.397

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 5.47 mean?
Primerica (PRI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.47 as of Jul. 07, 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 Primerica and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Primerica ranks #386 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.47 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 6.45. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Primerica's value of 5.47 is 287.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primerica ranks #386 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Primerica has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primerica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JXN and LNC?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Primerica ranks #386 out of 417 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Primerica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Primerica's value of 5.47 is 287.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Primerica's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Primerica 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 417 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. Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.47 is 287.9% 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 Primerica 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. Primerica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.47, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primerica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primerica (PRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $303.47, compared to a current price of $302.55 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.47, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 287.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Primerica's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Primerica (PRI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.47 as of Jul. 07, 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 Primerica (PRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primerica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $302.55 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $303.47. GuruFocus considers Primerica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PRI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.47 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
  • GF Value™: $303.47 vs. price of $302.55 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 287.9% above the Insurance median (#386 of 417)

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


Primerica Business Description

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Address 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA, USA, 30099
Primerica Inc is a provider of financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The company offers life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and other financial products, distributed on behalf of third parties. Primerica has three main subsidiaries: Primerica Financial Services, a marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company, a principal life insurance underwriting entity; and PFS Investments, which offers investment and savings products, brokerage services, and registered investment advisory. It has three segments Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. Geogriphically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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