Swiss Life Holding AGSWSDF -2.44%70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates SWSDF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $950.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Insurance companies, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks worse than 72.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SWSDF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.26 Max: 2.36
Current: 2.23
During the past 13 years, Swiss Life Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.36. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.26.
SWSDF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.79% of 419
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs SWSDF: 2.23
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.
Swiss Life Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $328.343. 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 $531.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Swiss Life Holding AG (OTCPK:SWSDF) 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.
Swiss Life Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Swiss Life Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swiss Life Holding AG'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.
Swiss Life Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
SWSDF vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Swiss Life Holding AG'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.
Swiss Life Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Swiss Life Holding AG 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.
* 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.
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 1.98 mean?
Swiss Life Holding AG (SWSDF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.98 as of Jun. 29, 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 Swiss Life Holding AG and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks #305 out of 419 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Swiss Life Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.98 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 2.36. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Swiss Life Holding AG's value of 1.98 is 44.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks #305 out of 419 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swiss Life Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks #305 out of 419 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Swiss Life Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37. Swiss Life Holding AG's value of 1.98 is 44.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Swiss Life Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Swiss Life Holding AG 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 1.37, based on 419 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. Swiss Life Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.98 is 44.5% 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 Swiss Life Holding AG and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Life Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Life Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Life Holding AG (SWSDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $950.27, compared to a current price of $1,053.30 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 44.5% above the Insurance industry median of 1.37. Swiss Life Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Swiss Life Holding AG (SWSDF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Jun. 29, 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 Swiss Life Holding AG (SWSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Life Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,053.30 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $950.27.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Life Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWSDF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.98 (57% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $950.27 vs. price of $1,053.30 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% above the Insurance median (#305 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Life is predominantly a life and long-term savings company that generates the main share of its revenue and earnings from its domestic market of Switzerland. The company also operates in France, Germany, and a few smaller but wealthy European countries. The company has an asset manager as well. Swiss Life has three main sources of income that vary in significance by geography. Savings income relates to spread-based earnings, the risk result relates to a margin on insurance products, and the fee result relates to fees from asset management, financial advice, and unit-linked sales. The fee result has been growing in importance over time.
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