SBI Life Insurance Co (NSE:SBILIFE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.90 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

NSE:SBILIFE SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd NSE:SBILIFE
89 GF Score
Price ₹1,790.40
GF Value ₹2,069.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is SBI Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SBI Life Insurance Co NSE:SBILIFE -0.26% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:SBILIFE with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,069.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, SBI Life Insurance Co ranks worse than 72.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), SBI Life Insurance Co's current share price is ₹1790.40. SBI Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹942.85. SBI Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.90.

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

NSE:SBILIFE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 2.08   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.9

During the past years, SBI Life Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 2.08.

NSE:SBILIFE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
72.05% of 415 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs NSE:SBILIFE: 1.90

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.

SBI Life Insurance Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹461.630. 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 ₹942.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


SBI Life Insurance Co  (NSE:SBILIFE) 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.


SBI Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SBI Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for SBI 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.

SBI Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SBI Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.97

SBI Life Insurance Co 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 2.11 2.02 2.22 1.97 1.87

NSE:SBILIFE vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, SBI 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.


SBI Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


NSE:SBILIFE
89GF Score
SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd NSE:SBILIFE
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

SBI 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1790.40/942.85
=1.90

* 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.

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

For example, SBI Life Insurance Co'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)
=461.63/167.3573*167.3573
=461.630

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

SBI Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 78.430 105.961 123.874
201612 60.324 105.196 95.970
201703 106.229 105.196 169.001
201706 64.658 107.109 101.028
201709 78.052 109.021 119.817
201712 96.876 109.404 148.193
201803 99.726 109.786 152.021
201806 69.723 111.317 104.824
201809 97.503 115.142 141.719
201812 121.675 115.142 176.853
201903 156.409 118.202 221.453
201906 97.859 120.880 135.485
201909 127.890 123.175 173.764
201912 158.953 126.235 210.733
202003 52.875 124.705 70.960
202006 164.024 127.000 216.146
202009 186.507 130.118 239.885
202012 267.737 130.889 342.334
202103 203.303 131.771 258.208
202106 159.927 134.084 199.613
202109 256.247 135.847 315.685
202112 206.685 138.161 250.362
202203 205.181 138.822 247.357
202206 48.103 142.347 56.555
202209 276.684 144.661 320.094
202212 267.982 145.763 307.683
202303 212.925 146.865 242.635
202306 278.183 150.280 309.795
202309 287.026 151.492 317.085
202312 389.746 152.924 426.530
202403 350.990 153.035 383.840
202406 345.729 155.789 371.402
202409 402.146 157.882 426.280
202412 187.981 158.323 198.708
202503 229.912 157.552 244.221
202506 389.230 159.755 407.752
202509 229.989 162.289 237.171
202512 459.711 163.281 471.188
202603 40.815 164.272 41.581
202606 461.630 167.357 461.630

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 1.90 mean?
SBI Life Insurance Co (NSE:SBILIFE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 as of Aug. 18, 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 SBI Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, SBI Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, SBI Life Insurance Co ranks #299 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is SBI Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SBI Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is near median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 2.28. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. SBI Life Insurance Co's value of 1.90 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBI Life Insurance Co ranks #299 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBI Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBI Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, SBI Life Insurance Co ranks #299 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SBI Life Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.23. SBI Life Insurance Co's value of 1.90 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SBI Life Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.23, SBI Life Insurance Co 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 1.23, 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. SBI Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.90 is 54.5% 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 SBI 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. SBI Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBI Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBI Life Insurance Co (NSE:SBILIFE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,069.00, compared to a current price of ₹1,790.40 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 54.5% above the Insurance industry median of 1.23. SBI Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 SBI Life Insurance Co (NSE:SBILIFE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.90 as of Aug. 18, 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 SBI Life Insurance Co (NSE:SBILIFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBI Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,790.40 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,069.00. GuruFocus considers SBI Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SBILIFE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.90 (near median its 10-year median of 2.08)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,069.00 vs. price of ₹1,790.40 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% above the Insurance median (#299 of 415)

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


SBI Life Insurance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 540719:India
Address M. V. Road and Western Express Highway Junction, Natraj, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400069
SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd is a life insurance company in India. The company offers insurance products for individuals and groups, including Poorna Suraksha, Sampoorn Cancer Suraksha, eShield, CapAssure Gold, and others. The company has many products catering to various customer needs in the life, health, pension, and micro-insurance segments. The company operates through the following segments: Participating, Non-Participating, and Linked. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Non-Participating segment, which includes endowment products, a variable insurance plan, an immediate annuity product, group protection products, and others.
89GF Score

Get the complete analysis for NSE:SBILIFE

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₹1,790.40
Price
₹2,069.00
GF Value