Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.44 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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TSX:IFC Intact Financial Corp TSX:IFC
87 GF Score
Price C$291.09
GF Value C$256.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Intact Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Intact Financial TSX:IFC -1.12% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.44 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates TSX:IFC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of C$256.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Insurance companies, Intact Financial ranks worse than 78.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Intact Financial's current share price is C$291.09. Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$119.40. Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.44.

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

TSX:IFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.12   Max: 2.84
Current: 2.46

During the past years, Intact Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.84. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.12.

TSX:IFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.35% of 411 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs TSX:IFC: 2.46

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.

Intact Financial's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$35.971. 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 C$119.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Intact Financial  (TSX:IFC) 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.


Intact Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Intact Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Intact Financial'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.

Intact Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Intact Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Intact Financial 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 2.67 2.82 2.37 2.46 2.11

TSX:IFC vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Intact Financial'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.


Intact Financial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Intact Financial 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.

Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=291.09/119.40
=2.44

* 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.

Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Intact Financial'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)
=35.971/132.2623*132.2623
=35.971

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Intact Financial Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 16.215 102.002 21.025
201609 16.895 101.765 21.958
201612 16.066 101.449 20.946
201703 17.168 102.634 22.124
201706 17.473 103.029 22.431
201709 16.768 103.345 21.460
201712 18.864 103.345 24.142
201803 18.305 105.004 23.057
201806 18.664 105.557 23.386
201809 19.045 105.636 23.845
201812 20.007 105.399 25.106
201903 20.280 106.979 25.073
201906 19.993 107.690 24.555
201909 20.007 107.611 24.590
201912 21.068 107.769 25.856
202003 21.000 107.927 25.735
202006 21.741 108.401 26.527
202009 21.930 108.164 26.816
202012 22.483 108.559 27.392
202103 20.210 110.298 24.235
202106 24.932 111.720 29.516
202109 29.790 112.905 34.897
202112 31.805 113.774 36.973
202203 32.788 117.646 36.862
202206 32.730 120.806 35.834
202209 30.639 120.648 33.589
202212 32.219 120.964 35.228
202303 33.023 122.702 35.596
202306 30.342 124.203 32.311
202309 31.370 125.230 33.131
202312 37.375 125.072 39.524
202403 33.696 126.258 35.299
202406 33.843 127.522 35.101
202409 38.068 127.285 39.557
202412 34.362 127.364 35.684
202503 35.831 129.181 36.686
202506 35.422 129.892 36.068
202509 37.524 130.287 38.093
202512 37.278 130.366 37.820
202603 35.971 132.262 35.971

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 2.44 mean?
Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.44 as of Jul. 22, 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 Intact Financial and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Intact Financial ranks #322 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Intact Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.44 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 2.84. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Intact Financial's value of 2.44 is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intact Financial ranks #322 out of 411 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intact Financial has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intact Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Intact Financial ranks #322 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Intact Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Intact Financial's value of 2.44 is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Intact Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 2.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Intact Financial 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 1.21, 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. Intact Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.44 is 101.7% 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 Intact Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intact Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.44, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intact Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$256.54, compared to a current price of C$291.09 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.44, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 101.7% above the Insurance industry median of 1.21. Intact Financial's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Intact Financial (TSX:IFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.44 as of Jul. 22, 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 Intact Financial (TSX:IFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intact Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$291.09 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$256.54. GuruFocus considers Intact Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:IFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.44 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: C$256.54 vs. price of C$291.09 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.7% above the Insurance median (#322 of 411)

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


Intact Financial Business Description

Address 700 University Avenue, Suite 1500-A, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5G 0A1
Intact Financial Corp is a property and casualty insurance company that provides written premiums in Canada. The company distributes insurance under the Intact Insurance brand through a network of brokers and a wholly-owned subsidiary, BrokerLink, and directly to consumers through Belairdirect. The majority of the company's direct premiums are written in the personal automotive space. Intact directly manages its investments through its subsidiary Intact Investment Management. The vast majority of these invested assets are fixed-income securities. Its asset mix is designed to generate interest and dividend income. The company has three reportable segments Canada, UK & International, and U.S.
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