KCLI (Kansas City Life Insurance Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.56 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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KCLI Kansas City Life Insurance Co KCLI
65 GF Score
Price $33.40
GF Value $37.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kansas City Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kansas City Life Insurance Co KCLI 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates KCLI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.30 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 410 Insurance companies, Kansas City Life Insurance Co ranks better than 79.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current share price is $33.40. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $59.59. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KCLI' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.69.

KCLI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
79.02% of 410 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.225 vs KCLI: 0.56

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.

Kansas City Life Insurance Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.173. 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 $59.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kansas City Life Insurance Co  (OTCPK:KCLI) 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.


Kansas City Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kansas City Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kansas City Life Insurance Co'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.

Kansas City Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kansas City Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Kansas City Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.56 0.53 0.54 0.55 0.54

KCLI vs CIA, SNFCA, UTGN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Kansas City Life Insurance Co'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.


Kansas City Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kansas City Life Insurance Co 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.

Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=33.40/59.59
=0.56

* 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.

Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kansas City Life Insurance Co'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)
=12.173/330.2130*330.2130
=12.173

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kansas City Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 11.221 241.018 15.374
201609 11.635 241.428 15.914
201612 11.584 241.432 15.844
201703 11.507 243.801 15.586
201706 11.946 244.955 16.104
201709 11.594 246.819 15.511
201712 11.583 246.524 15.515
201803 11.305 249.554 14.959
201806 11.594 251.989 15.193
201809 11.885 252.439 15.547
201812 12.290 251.233 16.154
201903 13.436 254.202 17.454
201906 13.414 256.143 17.293
201909 13.058 256.759 16.794
201912 13.010 256.974 16.718
202003 12.706 258.115 16.255
202006 15.153 257.797 19.410
202009 13.221 260.280 16.773
202012 11.412 260.474 14.467
202103 12.634 264.877 15.750
202106 12.889 271.696 15.665
202109 12.518 274.310 15.069
202112 13.035 278.802 15.439
202203 12.320 287.504 14.150
202206 11.830 296.311 13.184
202209 12.398 296.808 13.793
202212 12.605 296.797 14.024
202303 13.071 301.836 14.300
202306 12.808 305.109 13.862
202309 12.661 307.789 13.583
202312 12.617 306.746 13.582
202403 13.149 312.332 13.902
202406 12.649 314.175 13.295
202409 12.929 315.301 13.540
202412 11.943 315.605 12.496
202503 12.187 319.799 12.584
202506 12.633 322.561 12.933
202509 12.830 324.800 13.044
202512 12.433 324.054 12.669
202603 12.173 330.213 12.173

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 0.56 mean?
Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 16, 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 Kansas City Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansas City Life Insurance Co ranks #86 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.18. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's value of 0.56 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansas City Life Insurance Co ranks #86 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kansas City Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CIA and SNFCA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Kansas City Life Insurance Co ranks #86 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kansas City Life Insurance Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's value of 0.56 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Kansas City Life Insurance Co 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 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. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.56 is 54.3% 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 Kansas City Life Insurance Co 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. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansas City Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.30, compared to a current price of $33.40 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 54.3% below the Insurance industry median of 1.23. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.56 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 Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansas City Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.40 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.30. GuruFocus considers Kansas City Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KCLI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.56 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: $37.30 vs. price of $33.40 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100
  • Industry Position: 54.3% below the Insurance median (#86 of 410)

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


Kansas City Life Insurance Co Business Description

Address 3520 Broadway, Kansas, MO, USA, 64111-2565
Kansas City Life Insurance Co is a Missouri-domiciled insurance company providing individual life, annuity, and group products through general agencies located throughout the United States. The company operates its business in three segments; The Individual Insurance segment consists of individual insurance products for Kansas City Life, Grange Life, and the assumed reinsurance transactions; The Group Insurance segment consists of sales of group life, dental, vision, disability, accident, and critical illness products; and The Old American segment consists of individual insurance products designed largely as final expense products. The company makes the majority of its revenue from the Individual Insurance Segment.
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