Cincinnati Financial (STU:CCJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.11 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:CCJ Cincinnati Financial Corp STU:CCJ
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Price €148.45
GF Value €155.78
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What is Cincinnati Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cincinnati Financial STU:CCJ -0.17% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates STU:CCJ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 409 Insurance companies, Cincinnati Financial ranks worse than 69.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Cincinnati Financial's current share price is €148.45. Cincinnati Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €70.37. Cincinnati Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.11.

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

STU:CCJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 2.03   Max: 2.77
Current: 2.14

During the past years, Cincinnati Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.03.

STU:CCJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.44% of 409 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs STU:CCJ: 2.14

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.

Cincinnati Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €95.055. 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 €70.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cincinnati Financial  (STU:CCJ) 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.


Cincinnati Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cincinnati Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cincinnati 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.

Cincinnati Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cincinnati Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cincinnati 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 1.95 2.03 2.11 1.98 2.31

STU:CCJ vs WRB, MKL, L: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Cincinnati 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.


Cincinnati Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Cincinnati 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=148.45/70.368
=2.11

* 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.

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

For example, Cincinnati 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)
=95.055/333.9520*333.9520
=95.055

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Cincinnati Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.473 241.428 53.217
201612 40.715 241.432 56.318
201703 41.216 243.801 56.457
201706 39.441 244.955 53.771
201709 38.802 246.819 52.500
201712 41.883 246.524 56.737
201803 39.372 249.554 52.687
201806 41.697 251.989 55.260
201809 44.101 252.439 58.341
201812 42.089 251.233 55.947
201903 47.094 254.202 61.869
201906 49.100 256.143 64.015
201909 52.605 256.759 68.420
201912 53.944 256.974 70.103
202003 45.580 258.115 58.972
202006 51.262 257.797 66.405
202009 51.681 260.280 66.309
202012 54.803 260.474 70.263
202103 58.862 264.877 74.212
202106 62.068 271.696 76.290
202109 63.420 274.310 77.209
202112 71.890 278.802 86.111
202203 67.796 287.504 78.749
202206 63.406 296.311 71.461
202209 48.547 296.808 54.622
202212 62.995 296.797 70.881
202303 62.890 301.836 69.582
202306 64.477 305.109 70.572
202309 63.955 307.789 69.391
202312 69.757 306.746 75.944
202403 74.867 312.332 80.049
202406 76.323 314.175 81.127
202409 79.134 315.301 83.815
202412 86.044 315.605 91.046
202503 81.251 319.799 84.847
202506 77.946 322.561 80.699
202509 84.048 324.800 86.416
202512 87.179 324.054 89.842
202603 88.216 330.213 89.215
202606 95.055 333.952 95.055

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 2.11 mean?
Cincinnati Financial (STU:CCJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 as of Sep. 16, 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 Cincinnati Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, Cincinnati Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Cincinnati Financial ranks #284 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Cincinnati Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cincinnati Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 is near median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 2.77. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cincinnati Financial's value of 2.11 is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cincinnati Financial ranks #284 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cincinnati Financial has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cincinnati Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WRB and MKL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Cincinnati Financial ranks #284 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cincinnati Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cincinnati Financial's value of 2.11 is 47.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cincinnati Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Cincinnati 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 1.43, based on 409 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. Cincinnati Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.11 is 47.6% 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 Cincinnati Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cincinnati Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cincinnati Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cincinnati Financial (STU:CCJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.78, compared to a current price of €148.45 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 47.6% above the Insurance industry median of 1.43. Cincinnati Financial's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cincinnati Financial (STU:CCJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 as of Sep. 16, 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 Cincinnati Financial (STU:CCJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cincinnati Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €148.45 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €155.78. GuruFocus considers Cincinnati Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CCJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.11 (near median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: €155.78 vs. price of €148.45 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.6% above the Insurance median (#284 of 409)

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


Cincinnati Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges CINF:USA0HYE:UK
Address 6200 S. Gilmore Road, Fairfield, OH, USA, 45014-5141
Cincinnati Financial Corp is a property and casualty insurance company that generates income through written premiums. A select group of independent agencies actively markets the company's business, home, and automotive insurance within their communities. These agents offer the company's personal lines as well as its standard market, excess, and surplus commercial line policies in many regions in the United States. Cincinnati Financial also offers leasing and financing services. The company operates in segments: Commercial lines insurance, Personal lines insurance, Excess and surplus lines insurance, Life insurance, and Investments. The vast majority of the company's revenue is generated through commercial lines, followed by personal lines.
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