Power of Canada (STU:PCR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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STU:PCR Power Corporation of Canada STU:PCR
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Price €58.12
GF Value €43.46
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What is Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Power of Canada STU:PCR -0.62% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates STU:PCR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks worse than 87.53% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Power of Canada's current share price is €58.12. Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €52.21. Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.11.

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

STU:PCR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.34   Max: 3.67
Current: 3.62

During the past years, Power of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.67. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.34.

STU:PCR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.53% of 409 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs STU:PCR: 3.62

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.

Power of Canada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.206. 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 €52.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Power of Canada  (STU:PCR) 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.


Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power of Canada'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.

Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Power of Canada 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 0.56 0.41 0.47 0.55 0.85

Power of Canada 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 0.63 0.69 0.87 0.80 1.04

STU:PCR vs MET, AFL, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada'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.


Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Power of Canada 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.

Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.12/52.206
=1.11

* 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.

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

For example, Power of Canada'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)
=44.206/133.5265*133.5265
=44.206

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Power of Canada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 48.860 101.765 64.110
201612 52.026 101.449 68.477
201703 52.488 102.634 68.287
201706 51.506 103.029 66.752
201709 51.782 103.345 66.905
201712 51.322 103.345 66.311
201803 49.749 105.004 63.262
201806 51.655 105.557 65.342
201809 52.351 105.636 66.173
201812 50.974 105.399 64.577
201903 53.323 106.979 66.555
201906 54.910 107.690 68.084
201909 56.903 107.611 70.607
201912 57.388 107.769 71.104
202003 34.176 107.927 42.282
202006 34.927 108.401 43.022
202009 19.303 108.164 23.829
202012 35.784 108.559 44.014
202103 37.756 110.298 45.707
202106 40.326 111.720 48.197
202109 42.628 112.905 50.414
202112 44.009 113.774 51.649
202203 44.692 117.646 50.725
202206 45.954 120.806 50.793
202209 46.738 120.648 51.727
202212 41.081 120.964 45.347
202303 21.840 122.702 23.767
202306 41.188 124.203 44.280
202309 42.744 125.230 45.576
202312 42.434 125.072 45.302
202403 42.818 126.258 45.283
202406 43.317 127.522 45.357
202409 42.645 127.285 44.736
202412 44.816 127.364 46.985
202503 43.533 129.181 44.997
202506 41.900 129.892 43.072
202509 42.098 130.287 43.145
202512 42.697 130.366 43.732
202603 43.120 132.262 43.532
202606 44.206 133.527 44.206

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 1.11 mean?
Power of Canada (STU:PCR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 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 Power of Canada and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #358 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 3.67. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Power of Canada's value of 1.11 is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #358 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Power of Canada has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #358 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Power of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Power of Canada's value of 1.11 is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Power of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 3.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Power of Canada 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 1.43, 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. Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 22.4% 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 Power of Canada 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. Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power of Canada (STU:PCR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.46, compared to a current price of €58.12 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 22.4% below the Insurance industry median of 1.43. Power of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Power of Canada (STU:PCR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 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 Power of Canada (STU:PCR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.12 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.46. GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:PCR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: €43.46 vs. price of €58.12 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.4% below the Insurance median (#358 of 409)

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


Power of Canada Business Description

Address 751 Victoria Square, Montreal, QC, CAN, H2Y 2J3
Power Corp. of Canada is a holding company with controlling interests in Great-West Lifeco (one of the big three Canadian life insurers), IGM Financial (Canada's largest nonbank asset manager), and other alternative asset management platforms (Sagard and Power Sustainable). The company also has minority interests in Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, a holding company with interests in European firms.
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