JRVR (James River Group Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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JRVR James River Group Holdings Inc JRVR
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Price $4.03
GF Value $5.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is James River Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

James River Group Holdings JRVR -0.86% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates JRVR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Insurance companies, James River Group Holdings ranks better than 97.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), James River Group Holdings's current share price is $4.025. James River Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.16. James River Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.15.

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

JRVR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.15

During the past years, James River Group Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.24.

JRVR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
97.06% of 408 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs JRVR: 0.15

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.

James River Group Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.436. 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 $26.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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James River Group Holdings  (NAS:JRVR) 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.


James River Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


James River Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for James River Group Holdings'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.

James River Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

James River Group Holdings Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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James River Group Holdings Quarterly Data
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JRVR vs FACO, OSG, MBI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, James River Group Holdings'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.


James River Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where James River Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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James River Group Holdings 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.

James River Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.025/26.16
=0.15

* 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.

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

For example, James River Group Holdings'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)
=3.436/333.9520*333.9520
=3.436

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

James River Group Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 5.056 241.428 6.994
201612 5.620 241.432 7.774
201703 5.817 243.801 7.968
201706 6.678 244.955 9.104
201709 7.309 246.819 9.889
201712 7.209 246.524 9.766
201803 7.232 249.554 9.678
201806 7.528 251.989 9.977
201809 7.396 252.439 9.784
201812 7.066 251.233 9.392
201903 7.027 254.202 9.232
201906 7.181 256.143 9.362
201909 7.619 256.759 9.910
201912 7.850 256.974 10.202
202003 3.619 258.115 4.682
202006 6.067 257.797 7.859
202009 5.734 260.280 7.357
202012 6.260 260.474 8.026
202103 5.958 264.877 7.512
202106 5.539 271.696 6.808
202109 5.123 274.310 6.237
202112 1.165 278.802 1.395
202203 5.377 287.504 6.246
202206 4.898 296.311 5.520
202209 5.373 296.808 6.045
202212 1.952 296.797 2.196
202303 5.074 301.836 5.614
202306 5.145 305.109 5.631
202309 4.839 307.789 5.250
202312 5.774 306.746 6.286
202403 4.506 312.332 4.818
202406 4.950 314.175 5.262
202409 5.055 315.301 5.354
202412 3.071 315.605 3.250
202503 2.888 319.799 3.016
202506 3.742 322.561 3.874
202509 3.753 324.800 3.859
202512 3.646 324.054 3.757
202603 3.284 330.213 3.321
202606 3.436 333.952 3.436

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 0.15 mean?
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 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 James River Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, James River Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #12 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is James River Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
James River Group Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.74. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. James River Group Holdings' value of 0.15 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #12 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James River Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James River Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FACO and OSG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, James River Group Holdings ranks #12 out of 408 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places James River Group Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. James River Group Holdings' value of 0.15 is 87.8% below this benchmark. Historically, James River Group Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.23, James River Group Holdings 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.23, based on 408 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. James River Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.15 is 87.8% 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 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 James River Group Holdings 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. James River Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James River Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings (JRVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.79, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 87.8% below the Insurance industry median of 1.23. James River Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 20, 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 James River Group Holdings (JRVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James River Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.79. GuruFocus considers James River Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JRVR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.15 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $5.79 vs. price of $4.03 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.8% below the Insurance median (#12 of 408)

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


James River Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 405, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 27517
James River Group Holdings Inc is a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies focused on underwriting small and middle market casualty risks within the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) lines market. The Company operates in two specialty property-casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance.
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