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The historical rank and industry rank for Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SV2'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.08
Current: 1.36
During the past years, Selective Insurance Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.64.
FRA:SV2's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 54.5% of 411
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs FRA:SV2: 1.36
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.
Selective Insurance Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.000. 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 €59.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Selective Insurance Group (FRA:SV2) 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.
Selective Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Selective Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Selective Insurance Group'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.
Selective Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
FRA:SV2 vs RLI, MCY, WTM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Selective Insurance Group'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.
Selective Insurance Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Selective Insurance Group 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.
* 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 PS Ratio of 1.33 mean?
Selective Insurance Group (FRA:SV2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 as of Aug. 03, 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 Selective Insurance Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #224 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Selective Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 2.08. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Selective Insurance Group's value of 1.33 is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #224 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Selective Insurance Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Selective Insurance Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RLI and MCY?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Selective Insurance Group ranks #224 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Selective Insurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Selective Insurance Group's value of 1.33 is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Selective Insurance Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Selective Insurance Group 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 1.20, based on 411 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. Selective Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33 is 10.8% 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 Selective Insurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Selective Insurance Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Selective Insurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Selective Insurance Group (FRA:SV2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.33. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.70, compared to a current price of €79.50 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 10.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.20. Selective Insurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Selective Insurance Group (FRA:SV2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33 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 Selective Insurance Group (FRA:SV2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Selective Insurance Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €79.50 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €86.70.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SV2:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.33 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: €86.70 vs. price of €79.50 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Insurance median (#224 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SV2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Selective Insurance Group Inc is a regional property-casualty insurer based in New Jersey, with its operations focused in the New York metropolitan area. The Company has four operating segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. Majority of revenue is gained from Standard Commercial Lines segment, which comprises of property and casualty insurance products and services provided in the standard marketplace to commercial enterprises, which are typically businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government agencies.
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