The Hartford Insurance Group (STU:HFF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.32 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 78% Above Median

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STU:HFF The Hartford Insurance Group Inc STU:HFF
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What is The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Hartford Insurance Group STU:HFF +1.58% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates STU:HFF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Insurance companies, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks worse than 73.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), The Hartford Insurance Group's current share price is €118.75. The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €51.16. The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.32.

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

STU:HFF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.3   Max: 2.56
Current: 2.37

During the past years, The Hartford Insurance Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.30.

STU:HFF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.84% of 409 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs STU:HFF: 2.37

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.

The Hartford Insurance Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €62.145. 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 €51.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Hartford Insurance Group  (STU:HFF) 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.


The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hartford 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.

The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Hartford Insurance Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Hartford Insurance Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:HFF vs AIG, ACGL, PLGO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Hartford 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.


The Hartford Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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The Hartford 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=118.75/51.163
=2.32

* 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.

The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Hartford Insurance Group'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)
=62.145/333.9520*333.9520
=62.145

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Hartford Insurance Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 43.732 241.428 60.492
201612 42.855 241.432 59.278
201703 43.074 243.801 59.002
201706 41.777 244.955 56.955
201709 40.770 246.819 55.163
201712 31.492 246.524 42.660
201803 29.845 249.554 39.938
201806 29.985 251.989 39.738
201809 30.554 252.439 40.420
201812 31.096 251.233 41.334
201903 34.566 254.202 45.410
201906 36.324 256.143 47.358
201909 40.006 256.759 52.034
201912 39.483 256.974 51.310
202003 38.020 258.115 49.191
202006 41.616 257.797 53.910
202009 41.582 260.280 53.352
202012 41.543 260.474 53.262
202103 41.334 264.877 52.113
202106 43.274 271.696 53.190
202109 44.250 274.310 53.871
202112 45.970 278.802 55.063
202203 42.295 287.504 49.128
202206 40.918 296.311 46.116
202209 40.321 296.808 45.367
202212 39.539 296.797 44.489
202303 41.348 301.836 45.748
202306 41.246 305.109 45.145
202309 41.676 307.789 45.219
202312 45.474 306.746 49.507
202403 47.212 312.332 50.480
202406 48.705 314.175 51.771
202409 51.373 315.301 54.412
202412 54.113 315.605 57.259
202503 53.609 319.799 55.982
202506 51.861 322.561 53.692
202509 55.136 324.800 56.690
202512 57.328 324.054 59.079
202603 58.581 330.213 59.244
202606 62.145 333.952 62.145

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 2.32 mean?
The Hartford Insurance Group (STU:HFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.32 as of Sep. 15, 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 The Hartford Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #302 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.32 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.56. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. The Hartford Insurance Group's value of 2.32 is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #302 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hartford Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hartford Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AIG and ACGL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Hartford Insurance Group ranks #302 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Hartford Insurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. The Hartford Insurance Group's value of 2.32 is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hartford Insurance Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.43, The Hartford 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 1.43, 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. The Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.32 is 62.2% 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 The Hartford Insurance Group 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. The Hartford Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hartford Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hartford Insurance Group (STU:HFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.47, compared to a current price of €118.75 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 62.2% above the Insurance industry median of 1.43. The Hartford Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 The Hartford Insurance Group (STU:HFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 as of Sep. 15, 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 The Hartford Insurance Group (STU:HFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hartford Insurance Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €118.75 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.47. GuruFocus considers The Hartford Insurance Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.32 (78% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: €120.47 vs. price of €118.75 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Insurance median (#302 of 409)

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


The Hartford Insurance Group Business Description

Address One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA, 06155
The Hartford Insurance Group Inc. provides property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds. The company is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust, and integrity. The Company currently conducts business principally in five reportable segments, including Business Insurance, Personal Insurance, Property & Casualty Other Operations, Employee Benefits, and Hartford Funds, as well as a Corporate category. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Business Insurance.
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