VRSK (Verisk Analytics) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.49 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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What is Verisk Analytics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Verisk Analytics VRSK -0.90% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.49 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 23.12. GuruFocus rates VRSK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $318.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, Verisk Analytics ranks worse than 98.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Verisk Analytics's current share price is $193.11. Verisk Analytics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.04. Verisk Analytics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 17.49.

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

VRSK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.22   Med: 23.12   Max: 46.23
Current: 17.65

During the past years, Verisk Analytics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 46.23. The lowest was 14.22. And the median was 23.12.

VRSK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.08% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs VRSK: 17.65

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.

Verisk Analytics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9.137. 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 $11.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Verisk Analytics  (NAS:VRSK) 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.


Verisk Analytics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Verisk Analytics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verisk Analytics'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.

Verisk Analytics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Verisk Analytics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Verisk Analytics 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 25.82 21.04 19.11 16.59 16.26

VRSK vs EFX, BAH, FCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Verisk Analytics'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.


Verisk Analytics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Verisk Analytics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Verisk Analytics 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.

Verisk Analytics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=193.11/11.04
=17.49

* 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.

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

For example, Verisk Analytics'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)
=-9.137/333.9520*333.9520
=-9.137

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Verisk Analytics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.765 241.428 12.124
201612 7.982 241.432 11.041
201703 8.352 243.801 11.440
201706 8.910 244.955 12.147
201709 10.167 246.819 13.756
201712 11.678 246.524 15.820
201803 13.230 249.554 17.704
201806 12.588 251.989 16.682
201809 12.992 252.439 17.187
201812 12.628 251.233 16.786
201903 13.263 254.202 17.424
201906 13.490 256.143 17.588
201909 12.610 256.759 16.401
201912 13.856 256.974 18.007
202003 12.803 258.115 16.565
202006 13.390 257.797 17.345
202009 14.877 260.280 19.088
202012 16.572 260.474 21.247
202103 16.965 264.877 21.389
202106 17.005 271.696 20.901
202109 16.816 274.310 20.472
202112 17.423 278.802 20.869
202203 16.735 287.504 19.439
202206 14.861 296.311 16.749
202209 12.682 296.808 14.269
202212 11.308 296.797 12.724
202303 0.473 301.836 0.523
202306 2.028 305.109 2.220
202309 2.652 307.789 2.877
202312 2.163 306.746 2.355
202403 1.976 312.332 2.113
202406 3.020 314.175 3.210
202409 2.119 315.301 2.244
202412 0.713 315.605 0.754
202503 0.879 319.799 0.918
202506 2.231 322.561 2.310
202509 2.703 324.800 2.779
202512 2.233 324.054 2.301
202603 -8.913 330.213 -9.014
202606 -9.137 333.952 -9.137

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 17.49 mean?
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.49 as of Aug. 03, 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 23.12. Over the past decade, Verisk Analytics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.22 to 46.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #714 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Verisk Analytics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Verisk Analytics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.49 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.22 to a high of 46.23. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Verisk Analytics' value of 17.49 is 1028.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #714 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verisk Analytics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verisk Analytics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EFX and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #714 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Verisk Analytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Verisk Analytics' value of 17.49 is 1028.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Verisk Analytics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.22 to 46.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.12 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Verisk Analytics 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 a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.55, based on 728 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. Verisk Analytics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.49 is 1028.4% 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verisk Analytics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.49, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 23.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verisk Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $318.78, compared to a current price of $193.11 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.49, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.12 and 1028.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.55. Verisk Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Verisk Analytics (VRSK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.49 as of Aug. 03, 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 Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $193.11 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $318.78. GuruFocus considers Verisk Analytics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VRSK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.49 (24% below median its 10-year median of 23.12)
  • GF Value™: $318.78 vs. price of $193.11 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1028.4% above the Business Services median (#714 of 728)

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


Verisk Analytics Business Description

Address 545 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 07310-1686
Verisk is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for property-casualty insurers. Verisk traces its history to Insurance Services Office, a nonprofit advisory organization founded in 1971 by US P&C insurers. ISO was formed as an association of insurance companies to assist with a variety of insurance use cases, such as reporting to regulators, defining policies, and determining independent premium rates. As the firm expanded its use cases, it became a for-profit company, renamed Verisk, and went public in 2009. Verisk's single segment (insurance) provides underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, loss costs, and catastrophe modeling. For claims, Verisk's solutions include property repair estimates and antifraud tools. About 83% of Verisk's revenue is US-based.
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