Swiss Life Holding AG (XSWX:SLHN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 88% Above Median

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XSWX:SLHN Swiss Life Holding AG XSWX:SLHN
76 GF Score
Price CHF942.80
GF Value CHF808.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Swiss Life Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Swiss Life Holding AG XSWX:SLHN +0.08% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SLHN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF808.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks worse than 73.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Swiss Life Holding AG's current share price is CHF942.80. Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF398.27. Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:SLHN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.37
Current: 2.37

During the past 13 years, Swiss Life Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.26.

XSWX:SLHN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.91% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs XSWX:SLHN: 2.37

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 CHF261.657. 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 CHF398.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Swiss Life Holding AG  (XSWX:SLHN) 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

Swiss Life Holding AG 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 1.36 1.13 1.37 1.69 2.30

Swiss Life Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.37 0.00 1.69 0.00 2.30

XSWX:SLHN 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.


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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.

Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=942.80/398.27
=2.37

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Swiss Life Holding AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=261.657/107.2000*107.2000
=261.657

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Swiss Life Holding AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 428.271 99.380 461.973
201712 454.505 100.213 486.194
201812 442.167 100.906 469.747
201912 512.848 101.063 543.989
202012 540.022 100.241 577.514
202112 301.346 101.776 317.407
202212 307.401 104.666 314.843
202312 283.632 106.461 285.600
202412 263.591 107.128 263.768
202512 261.657 107.200 261.657

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 2.37 mean?
Swiss Life Holding AG (XSWX:SLHN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 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 88% 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 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks #306 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Swiss Life Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Swiss Life Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 is 88% 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 2.37. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Swiss Life Holding AG's value of 2.37 is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Life Holding AG ranks #306 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swiss Life Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 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 #306 out of 414 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 1.40. Swiss Life Holding AG's value of 2.37 is 69.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Swiss Life Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.40, 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 1.40, based on 414 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 2.37 is 69.3% 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 1.40 — 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 2.37, which is 88% 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 (XSWX:SLHN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF808.47, compared to a current price of CHF942.80 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 69.3% above the Insurance industry median of 1.40. Swiss Life Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Swiss Life Holding AG (XSWX:SLHN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 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 (XSWX:SLHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Life Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF942.80 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF808.47. GuruFocus considers Swiss Life Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SLHN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (88% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF808.47 vs. price of CHF942.80 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.3% above the Insurance median (#306 of 414)

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


Swiss Life Holding AG Business Description

Address General-Guisan-Quai 40, P.O. Box 2831, Zurich, CHE, CH-8022
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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