Personal Group Holdings (LSE:PGH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.85 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:PGH Personal Group Holdings PLC LSE:PGH
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What is Personal Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Personal Group Holdings LSE:PGH 50 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates LSE:PGH with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Insurance companies, Personal Group Holdings ranks worse than 70.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Personal Group Holdings's current share price is £3.925. Personal Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £2.12. Personal Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.85.

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

LSE:PGH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.76   Max: 4.38
Current: 1.85

During the past 13 years, Personal Group Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.38. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.76.

LSE:PGH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
70.86% of 405 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs LSE:PGH: 1.85

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.

Personal Group Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.468. 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 £2.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Personal Group Holdings  (LSE:PGH) 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.


Personal Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Personal Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Personal 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.

Personal Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Personal Group Holdings 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 1.76 0.95 0.87 0.87 1.47

Personal Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.87 0.00 0.87 0.00 1.47

LSE:PGH vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Personal 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.


Personal Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Personal 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.925/2.12
=1.85

* 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.

Personal Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Personal Group Holdings's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.468/139.9000*139.9000
=1.468

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Personal Group Holdings Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 1.719 102.200 2.353
201712 1.446 105.000 1.927
201812 1.740 107.100 2.273
201912 2.278 108.500 2.937
202012 2.292 109.400 2.931
202112 2.387 114.700 2.911
202212 1.549 125.300 1.729
202312 1.209 130.500 1.296
202412 1.352 135.100 1.400
202512 1.468 139.900 1.468

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 1.85 mean?
Personal Group Holdings (LSE:PGH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 as of Aug. 24, 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 Personal Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Personal Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Personal Group Holdings ranks #287 out of 405 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Personal Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Personal Group Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 is near median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 4.38. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25. Personal Group Holdings' value of 1.85 is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Personal Group Holdings ranks #287 out of 405 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Personal Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Personal Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Personal Group Holdings ranks #287 out of 405 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Personal Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25. Personal Group Holdings' value of 1.85 is 48% above this benchmark. Historically, Personal Group Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 4.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Personal Group Holdings 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 1.25, based on 405 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. Personal Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.85 is 48% 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 Personal Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Personal Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Personal Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Personal Group Holdings (LSE:PGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.32, compared to a current price of £3.93 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 48% above the Insurance industry median of 1.25. Personal Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Personal Group Holdings (LSE:PGH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.85 as of Aug. 24, 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 Personal Group Holdings (LSE:PGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Personal Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.93 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.32. GuruFocus considers Personal Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PGH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.85 (near median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: £2.32 vs. price of £3.93 (69.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48% above the Insurance median (#287 of 405)

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


Personal Group Holdings Business Description

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Address 899 Silbury Boulevard, John Ormond House, Milton Keynes, GBR, MK9 3XL
Personal Group Holdings PLC and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in providing employee services and offering short-term accident and health insurance in the UK. The Group operates through two main segments: the Affordable Insurance segment, which provides simple insurance products underwritten by its subsidiaries and generates income through insurance premiums; and the Benefits & Reward segment, which contributes the majority of revenue by delivering a benefits platform to employers directly and via partners such as Sage for SME solutions, along with comprehensive reward services through its subsidiaries and generating income from digital platform subscriptions, commissions on third-party benefits, and consultancy services including industry surveys.
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