MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.59 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 88% Above Median

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FRA:MGC MGIC Investment Corp FRA:MGC
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Price €24.40
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What is MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

MGIC Investment FRA:MGC -1.61% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.59 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:MGC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Insurance companies, MGIC Investment ranks worse than 97.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), MGIC Investment's current share price is €24.40. MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.70. MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MGC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 3.51   Max: 7.3
Current: 6.86

During the past years, MGIC Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.30. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 3.51.

FRA:MGC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.07% of 410 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.225 vs FRA:MGC: 6.86

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MGIC Investment's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.178. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €3.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MGIC Investment  (FRA:MGC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

MGIC Investment Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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MGIC Investment Quarterly Data
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FRA:MGC vs ESNT, ACT, RYAN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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MGIC Investment Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.40/3.70
=6.59

* 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.

MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, MGIC Investment's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.178/330.2130*330.2130
=1.178

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MGIC Investment Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.526 241.018 0.721
201609 0.601 241.428 0.822
201612 0.545 241.432 0.745
201703 0.607 243.801 0.822
201706 0.594 244.955 0.801
201709 0.580 246.819 0.776
201712 0.586 246.524 0.785
201803 0.550 249.554 0.728
201806 0.621 251.989 0.814
201809 0.650 252.439 0.850
201812 0.659 251.233 0.866
201903 0.685 254.202 0.890
201906 0.687 256.143 0.886
201909 0.776 256.759 0.998
201912 0.758 256.974 0.974
202003 0.760 258.115 0.972
202006 0.769 257.797 0.985
202009 0.704 260.280 0.893
202012 0.698 260.474 0.885
202103 0.702 264.877 0.875
202106 0.693 271.696 0.842
202109 0.711 274.310 0.856
202112 0.768 278.802 0.910
202203 0.824 287.504 0.946
202206 0.884 296.311 0.985
202209 0.963 296.808 1.071
202212 0.920 296.797 1.024
202303 0.900 301.836 0.985
202306 0.927 305.109 1.003
202309 0.973 307.789 1.044
202312 0.934 306.746 1.005
202403 0.992 312.332 1.049
202406 1.063 314.175 1.117
202409 1.059 315.301 1.109
202412 1.128 315.605 1.180
202503 1.149 319.799 1.186
202506 1.108 322.561 1.134
202509 1.121 324.800 1.140
202512 1.135 324.054 1.157
202603 1.178 330.213 1.178

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.59 mean?
MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.59 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MGIC Investment and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 7.30. According to the industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #398 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.59 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 7.30. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. MGIC Investment's value of 6.59 is 438% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #398 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGIC Investment has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGIC Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ESNT and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #398 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places MGIC Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. MGIC Investment's value of 6.59 is 438% above this benchmark. Historically, MGIC Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 7.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 1.23, MGIC Investment 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.23, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.59 is 438% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MGIC Investment and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGIC Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.59, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGIC Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.61, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.59, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 438% above the Insurance industry median of 1.23. MGIC Investment's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.59 as of Jul. 17, 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 MGIC Investment (FRA:MGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.61. GuruFocus considers MGIC Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MGC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.59 (88% above median its 10-year median of 3.51)
  • GF Value™: €23.61 vs. price of €24.40 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 438% above the Insurance median (#398 of 410)

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


MGIC Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges MTG:USAMTG:Mexico
Address 250 E. Kilbourn Avenue, MGIC Plaza, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202
MGIC Investment Corp provides private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services. The insurance premiums that these customers pay for the protection account for close to the majority of the company's total revenue. Investment income accounts for the remaining revenue. The company sells its insurance products in all states of the United States and in Puerto Rico. Its greatest exposure is in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and New York.
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