iA Financial (STU:1OD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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STU:1OD iA Financial Corp Inc STU:1OD
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Price €127.00
GF Value €86.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

iA Financial STU:1OD 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates STU:1OD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €86.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, iA Financial ranks worse than 82.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), iA Financial's current share price is €127.00. iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €41.89. iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.03.

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

STU:1OD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.62   Max: 3.11
Current: 2.99

During the past years, iA Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.62.

STU:1OD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.13% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs STU:1OD: 2.99

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.

iA Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €49.831. 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 €41.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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iA Financial  (STU:1OD) 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.


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iA Financial'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.

iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

iA Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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iA Financial 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 2.36 2.47 2.73 2.31 2.86

STU:1OD vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, iA Financial'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.


iA Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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iA Financial 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.

iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=127.00/41.89
=3.03

* 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.

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

For example, iA Financial'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)
=49.831/133.5265*133.5265
=49.831

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

iA Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 26.559 101.765 34.848
201612 29.377 101.449 38.666
201703 29.505 102.634 38.386
201706 28.532 103.029 36.978
201709 29.831 103.345 38.543
201712 29.153 103.345 37.667
201803 28.512 105.004 36.257
201806 30.613 105.557 38.725
201809 31.289 105.636 39.550
201812 31.290 105.399 39.640
201903 32.077 106.979 40.037
201906 33.297 107.690 41.285
201909 35.128 107.611 43.588
201912 35.281 107.769 43.713
202003 34.156 107.927 42.257
202006 35.179 108.401 43.333
202009 35.238 108.164 43.501
202012 35.892 108.559 44.147
202103 38.270 110.298 46.330
202106 40.324 111.720 48.195
202109 41.023 112.905 48.516
202112 42.954 113.774 50.411
202203 44.082 117.646 50.033
202206 45.329 120.806 50.102
202209 47.489 120.648 52.558
202212 43.786 120.964 48.333
202303 44.172 122.702 48.069
202306 45.416 124.203 48.825
202309 45.193 125.230 48.187
202312 47.420 125.072 50.625
202403 46.875 126.258 49.574
202406 47.372 127.522 49.603
202409 47.645 127.285 49.981
202412 53.557 127.364 56.148
202503 52.247 129.181 54.005
202506 48.227 129.892 49.576
202509 48.684 130.287 49.894
202512 53.083 130.366 54.370
202603 53.932 132.262 54.447
202606 49.831 133.527 49.831

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 3.03 mean?
iA Financial (STU:1OD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 iA Financial and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #340 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.11. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. iA Financial's value of 3.03 is 116.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #340 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iA Financial has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iA Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, iA Financial ranks #340 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places iA Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. iA Financial's value of 3.03 is 116.4% above this benchmark. Historically, iA Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.40, iA Financial 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 1.40, 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. iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 116.4% 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 iA Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iA Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iA Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iA Financial (STU:1OD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.43, compared to a current price of €127.00 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 116.4% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. iA Financial's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 iA Financial (STU:1OD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 iA Financial (STU:1OD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iA Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €127.00 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €86.43. GuruFocus considers iA Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1OD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (87% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
  • GF Value™: €86.43 vs. price of €127.00 (46.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.4% above the Insurance median (#340 of 414)

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


iA Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges IAFNF:USAIAG:Canada
Address 1080 Grande Allee West, Quebec, QC, CAN, G1S 1C7
iA Financial Corp Inc is an insurance and wealth management group based in Canada. It offers various life and health insurance products, savings and retirement plans, mutual funds, securities, loans, auto and home insurance, creditor insurance, replacement insurance, replacement warranties, extended warranties, and other ancillary products for dealer services and other financial products and services. The company's products and services are offered on both an individual and group basis and extend throughout Canada and the United States. Its operating segments are: Insurance, Canada; Wealth Management; U.S. Operations; Investment; and Corporate. Maximum revenue is generated from the Insurance, Canada segment.
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