Progressive (FRA:PGV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.01 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:PGV Progressive Corp FRA:PGV
90 GF Score
Price €181.25
GF Value €241.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Progressive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Progressive FRA:PGV 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:PGV with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €241.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Progressive ranks worse than 73.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Progressive's current share price is €181.25. Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €90.01. Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.01.

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

FRA:PGV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08   Med: 2.01   Max: 3.46
Current: 2.04

During the past years, Progressive's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.46. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.01.

FRA:PGV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.73% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs FRA:PGV: 2.04

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.

Progressive's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €35.063. 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 €90.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Progressive  (FRA:PGV) 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.


Progressive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Progressive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Progressive'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.

Progressive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Progressive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.89 2.07 2.23 2.92 2.41

Progressive Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 3.01 2.69 2.41 2.01 2.13

FRA:PGV vs CB, TRV, ALL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Progressive'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.


Progressive Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Progressive 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.

Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=181.25/90.01
=2.01

* 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.

Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=35.063/333.9520*333.9520
=35.063

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Progressive Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 9.038 241.428 12.502
201612 9.952 241.432 13.766
201703 10.124 243.801 13.868
201706 10.060 244.955 13.715
201709 9.722 246.819 13.154
201712 10.265 246.524 13.905
201803 10.282 249.554 13.759
201806 11.707 251.989 15.515
201809 12.404 252.439 16.409
201812 12.029 251.233 15.990
201903 14.022 254.202 18.421
201906 14.242 256.143 18.568
201909 14.731 256.759 19.160
201912 16.462 256.974 21.393
202003 14.369 258.115 18.591
202006 16.585 257.797 21.484
202009 15.805 260.280 20.279
202012 15.970 260.474 20.475
202103 16.373 264.877 20.643
202106 16.831 271.696 20.688
202109 17.160 274.310 20.891
202112 18.839 278.802 22.566
202203 18.330 287.504 21.291
202206 18.570 296.311 20.929
202209 21.976 296.808 24.726
202212 21.648 296.797 24.358
202303 22.750 301.836 25.171
202306 24.132 305.109 26.413
202309 24.806 307.789 26.915
202312 26.354 306.746 28.691
202403 27.002 312.332 28.871
202406 28.669 314.175 30.474
202409 30.226 315.301 32.014
202412 32.933 315.605 34.847
202503 32.111 319.799 33.532
202506 32.442 322.561 33.588
202509 32.594 324.800 33.512
202512 33.019 324.054 34.028
202603 32.690 330.213 33.060
202606 35.063 333.952 35.063

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 2.01 mean?
Progressive (FRA:PGV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 as of Aug. 14, 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 Progressive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Progressive ranks #306 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Progressive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 is near median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.46. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Progressive's value of 2.01 is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Progressive ranks #306 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Progressive has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progressive's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CB and TRV?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Progressive ranks #306 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Progressive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Progressive's value of 2.01 is 64.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Progressive's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Progressive 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 1.22, based on 415 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. Progressive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 is 64.8% 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 Progressive and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Progressive's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progressive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progressive (FRA:PGV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €241.87, compared to a current price of €181.25 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 64.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.22. Progressive's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Progressive (FRA:PGV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 14, 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 Progressive (FRA:PGV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progressive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €181.25 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €241.87. GuruFocus considers Progressive to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PGV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.01 (near median its 10-year median of 2.01)
  • GF Value™: €241.87 vs. price of €181.25 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% above the Insurance median (#306 of 415)

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


Progressive Business Description

Address 300 North Commons Boulevard, Mayfield Village, OH, USA, 44143
Progressive underwrites private and commercial auto insurance and specialty lines; it has almost 27 million personal auto policies in force and is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. Progressive markets its policies through independent insurance agencies in the US and Canada and directly via the internet and telephone. Its premiums are split between the agent and the direct channel. The company also offers commercial auto policies and entered homeowners insurance through an acquisition in 2015.
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