IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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TSX:IGM IGM Financial Inc TSX:IGM
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Price C$83.29
GF Value C$51.04
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What is IGM Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IGM Financial TSX:IGM +0.46% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 1.87. GuruFocus rates TSX:IGM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$51.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, IGM Financial ranks worse than 90% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), IGM Financial's current share price is C$83.29. IGM Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$27.91. IGM Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

TSX:IGM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 1.87   Max: 3.04
Current: 2.98

During the past years, IGM Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.04. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.87.

TSX:IGM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs TSX:IGM: 2.98

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.

IGM Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$38.459. 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 C$27.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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IGM Financial  (TSX:IGM) 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.


IGM Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IGM Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IGM 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.

IGM Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IGM Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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IGM Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.70 1.63 1.89 2.27 2.37

TSX:IGM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, IGM 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.


IGM Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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IGM 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=83.29/27.91
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, IGM Financial's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=38.459/132.2623*132.2623
=38.459

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

IGM Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.865 102.002 24.462
201609 18.996 101.765 24.689
201612 19.112 101.449 24.917
201703 19.345 102.634 24.930
201706 19.525 103.029 25.065
201709 19.666 103.345 25.169
201712 19.425 103.345 24.860
201803 17.786 105.004 22.403
201806 18.131 105.557 22.718
201809 18.274 105.636 22.880
201812 18.480 105.399 23.190
201903 18.228 106.979 22.536
201906 18.453 107.690 22.663
201909 18.576 107.611 22.831
201912 18.880 107.769 23.171
202003 19.477 107.927 23.869
202006 19.439 108.401 23.718
202009 20.634 108.164 25.231
202012 20.956 108.559 25.532
202103 24.906 110.298 29.866
202106 25.410 111.720 30.082
202109 26.131 112.905 30.611
202112 26.910 113.774 31.283
202203 26.525 117.646 29.821
202206 25.168 120.806 27.555
202209 25.506 120.648 27.961
202212 25.511 120.964 27.894
202303 26.576 122.702 28.647
202306 25.953 124.203 27.637
202309 26.584 125.230 28.077
202312 27.970 125.072 29.578
202403 28.959 126.258 30.336
202406 29.842 127.522 30.951
202409 31.784 127.285 33.027
202412 32.793 127.364 34.054
202503 33.288 129.181 34.082
202506 34.263 129.892 34.888
202509 37.593 130.287 38.163
202512 38.039 130.366 38.592
202603 38.459 132.262 38.459

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 2.98 mean?
IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 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 IGM Financial and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 1.87. Over the past decade, IGM Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #900 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is IGM Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IGM Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 3.04. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. IGM Financial's value of 2.98 is 250.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #900 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IGM Financial has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IGM Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, IGM Financial ranks #900 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places IGM Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. IGM Financial's value of 2.98 is 250.6% above this benchmark. Historically, IGM Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 0.85, IGM 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,000 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. IGM Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 250.6% 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 IGM Financial and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IGM Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IGM Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$51.04, compared to a current price of C$83.29 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 250.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. IGM Financial's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 IGM Financial (TSX:IGM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Jul. 25, 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 IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IGM Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$83.29 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$51.04. GuruFocus considers IGM Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:IGM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (59% above median its 10-year median of 1.87)
  • GF Value™: C$51.04 vs. price of C$83.29 (63.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250.6% above the Asset Management median (#900 of 1000)

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


IGM Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges IGIFF:USAC7G:Germany
Address 447 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3B 3H5
IGM Financial is a leading nonbank Canadian wealth and asset management company. Power Corporation of Canada, which also holds a majority stake in Great-West Life co, has a majority stake (62%) in IGM. The company has two main operating segments, wealth management and asset management. As of December 2025, IGM's wealth management unit had CAD 159 billion in assets under advisement, or AUA, while the firm's asset management unit had CAD 151 billion in third-party assets under management, or AUM.
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