Unum GroupUNM +0.30%66 PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates UNM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Insurance companies, Unum Group ranks better than 52.92% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-26), Unum Group's share price is $88.92. Unum Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $67.76. Hence, Unum Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.31.
Warning Sign:
Unum Group stock PB Ratio (=1.31) is close to 10-year high of 1.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unum Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UNM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.92 Max: 1.37
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Unum Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.37. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.92.
UNM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.92% of 497
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs UNM: 1.31
During the past 12 months, Unum Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Unum Group was 42.20% per year. The lowest was -18.50% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Unum Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Unum Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unum Group's PB 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Unum Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Unum Group PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Unum Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unum Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Unum Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Unum Group (UNM) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Unum Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #234 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Unum Group's PB Ratio too high?
Unum Group's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.37. The Insurance industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Unum Group's value of 1.31 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #234 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unum Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unum Group's PB Ratio compare to GL and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Unum Group ranks #234 out of 497 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Unum Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Unum Group's value of 1.31 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Unum Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Unum Group 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 PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.38, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Unum Group's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 5.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Unum Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unum Group's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group (UNM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.95, compared to a current price of $88.92 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 5.1% below the Insurance industry median of 1.38. Unum Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Unum Group (UNM), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jun. 26, 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 Unum Group (UNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unum Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.92 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.95.
GuruFocus considers Unum Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UNM:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $73.95 vs. price of $88.92 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Insurance median (#234 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unum Group is a provider of group and individual income protection insurance products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Poland, and other countries. It is the domestic disability insurer, with the majority of premiums generated from employer plans. The company also offers a complementary portfolio of other insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and employer- and employee-paid group benefits. It has the following operating business segments: Unum USA, Unum International, Closed Block, Colonial Life, and Corporate. The Unum USA segment generates the majority of revenue. The firm markets its products through brokers.
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