Assured Guaranty (STU:DHU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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STU:DHU Assured Guaranty Ltd STU:DHU
75 GF Score
Price €66.00
GF Value €77.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Assured Guaranty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Assured Guaranty STU:DHU +2.33% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates STU:DHU with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Insurance companies, Assured Guaranty ranks better than 79.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Assured Guaranty's current share price is €66.00. Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €86.36. Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.76.

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

STU:DHU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.44
Current: 0.77

During the past years, Assured Guaranty's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.98.

STU:DHU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.14% of 417 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs STU:DHU: 0.77

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.

Assured Guaranty's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €109.527. 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 €86.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Assured Guaranty  (STU:DHU) 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.


Assured Guaranty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Assured Guaranty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Assured Guaranty'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.

Assured Guaranty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Assured Guaranty 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 0.86 0.92 0.99 1.07 0.97

Assured Guaranty 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 0.98 0.92 0.97 0.85 0.81

STU:DHU vs NMIH, RDN, RYAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Assured Guaranty'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.


Assured Guaranty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Assured Guaranty 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.

Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=66.00/86.36
=0.76

* 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.

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

For example, Assured Guaranty'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)
=109.527/333.9520*333.9520
=109.527

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Assured Guaranty Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 45.171 241.428 62.482
201612 48.175 241.432 66.636
201703 50.440 243.801 69.091
201706 50.201 244.955 68.440
201709 48.930 246.819 66.203
201712 49.810 246.524 67.475
201803 48.385 249.554 64.749
201806 51.806 251.989 68.657
201809 52.905 252.439 69.988
201812 55.577 251.233 73.876
201903 57.711 254.202 75.816
201906 59.608 256.143 77.715
201909 62.594 256.759 81.412
201912 64.059 256.974 83.248
202003 62.759 258.115 81.198
202006 68.072 257.797 88.181
202009 67.601 260.280 86.735
202012 70.416 260.474 90.280
202103 71.129 264.877 89.678
202106 72.828 271.696 89.516
202109 75.166 274.310 91.509
202112 82.473 278.802 98.787
202203 80.995 287.504 94.080
202206 80.312 296.311 90.514
202209 81.989 296.808 92.250
202212 81.006 296.797 91.147
202303 82.253 301.836 91.005
202306 82.748 305.109 90.570
202309 85.111 307.789 92.346
202312 93.189 306.746 101.454
202403 94.018 312.332 100.526
202406 96.750 314.175 102.840
202409 100.101 315.301 106.022
202412 103.905 315.605 109.945
202503 104.348 319.799 108.966
202506 101.516 322.561 105.101
202509 103.205 324.800 106.113
202512 107.031 324.054 110.300
202603 107.507 330.213 108.724
202606 109.527 333.952 109.527

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 0.76 mean?
Assured Guaranty (STU:DHU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Aug. 14, 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 Assured Guaranty and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #87 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Assured Guaranty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.44. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Assured Guaranty's value of 0.76 is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #87 out of 417 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Assured Guaranty has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Assured Guaranty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NMIH and RDN?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #87 out of 417 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Assured Guaranty in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Assured Guaranty's value of 0.76 is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Assured Guaranty's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Assured Guaranty has consistently been below 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. Assured Guaranty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 46.1% below 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 Assured Guaranty 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. Assured Guaranty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Assured Guaranty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty (STU:DHU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €77.17, compared to a current price of €66.00 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 46.1% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Assured Guaranty's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Assured Guaranty (STU:DHU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 14, 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 Assured Guaranty (STU:DHU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.00 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.17. GuruFocus considers Assured Guaranty to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DHU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: €77.17 vs. price of €66.00 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.1% below the Insurance median (#87 of 417)

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


Assured Guaranty Business Description

Other Exchanges AGO:USA
Address 30 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton, BMU, HM 08
Assured Guaranty Ltd. provides credit protection products to the United States and international public finance and structured finance markets and manages assets across collateralized loan obligations as well as opportunity funds and liquid funds that build on its corporate credit, asset-based finance, municipal, and healthcare experience. The company operates in two segments: the Insurance segment and the Asset Management segment. The majority of the revenue earned by the company is from the Insurance segment.
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