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Powszechny Zaklad UbezpieczenWAR:PZU +0.89%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates WAR:PZU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of zł63.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Insurance companies, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen ranks worse than 67.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PZU'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.59 Max: 2.7
Current: 2.03
During the past years, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.70. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.59.
WAR:PZU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 67.48% of 409
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs WAR:PZU: 2.03
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.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł80.313. 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 zł67.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WAR:PZU) 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.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
WAR:PZU vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen'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.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen 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 1.14 mean?
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WAR:PZU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 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 Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen ranks #276 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 2.70. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's value of 1.14 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen ranks #276 out of 409 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen ranks #276 out of 409 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's value of 1.14 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.84 to 2.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen 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. Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 20.3% 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 Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen 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. Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WAR:PZU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł63.08, compared to a current price of zł77.00 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 20.3% below the Insurance industry median of 1.43. Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WAR:PZU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 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 Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (WAR:PZU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł77.00 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł63.08.
GuruFocus considers Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PZU:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: zł63.08 vs. price of zł77.00 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Insurance median (#276 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PZU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA is a property and casualty insurance company that operates in the Central and Eastern European region with an emphasis on the Polish market. The company's main strategic objectives include stable financial results, broad growth, and innovation. The vast majority of Powszechny's revenue is generated from gross written premiums, followed by results of its investment activities. The company serves clients through its own agency network along with sales through external agency centers.
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